Colombo, Oct 8 (whatzbuzzing.com/): The defending champions Australia Women edged past Pakistan Women in a tense Women’s World Cup 2025 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Australia managed to defend a modest total after a disciplined bowling effort helped them secure their third consecutive win of the tournament.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 201/9 | 50 ov | |
| Pakistan Women | 187 all out | 48.3 ov | Australia won by 14 runs |
- Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (AUS) – 45* (67 balls)
- Top Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner – 3/32
- Pakistan Best: Nashra Sandhu – 3/41, Bismah Maroof – 54 (78 balls)
How the Game Unfolded
After being put in to bat, Australia’s top order struggled against Pakistan’s spin duo Nashra Sandhu and
Sadia Iqbal. Ellyse Perry (31) and Beth Mooney (45*) held the innings together as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Australia finished on 201/9, a total that seemed below par but proved defendable.
Pakistan began steadily, with Sidra Ameen and Bismah Maroof adding 72 for the third wicket. However, once
Ashleigh Gardner broke the stand, Australia turned the game with sharp fielding and tight death bowling. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 187, falling short by 14 runs.
Post-Match Reactions
“It wasn’t an easy wicket to bat on. Credit to Pakistan bowlers for keeping us in check, but we knew 200 was defendable if we bowled smart.” — Beth Mooney
“We had the momentum early on, but lost key wickets at the wrong time. Still proud of how we fought till the end.” — Nashra Sandhu
“Every win in a World Cup counts. Pakistan pushed us hard today; good to see the girls holding their nerve.” — Meg Lanning
Points Table Update
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | +1.62 | 6 |
| Pakistan Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1.21 | 0 |
What’s Next?
- Australia vs India – Mumbai, Oct 11
- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Oct 10