Match 9 between Pakistan Women and Australia Women in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was an intense contest filled with drama, resilience, and record-breaking moments.
Pakistan were clinical in the first half of the innings, where their bowlers set an impressive tone. Their opening bowlers—Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim—made early inroads, taking crucial wickets and putting Australia under pressure. Sadia Iqbal was effective too, trapping Alyssa Healy in front early, and Diana Baig’s disciplined bowling further restricted Australia.
Despite the initial setbacks, Australia’s batting lineup showed resilience. Beth Mooney was the star of their comeback, anchoring the innings after they were reduced to 76/7. Her calm and calculated approach allowed her to anchor the innings with patience and precision.
Her partnership with Alana King was extraordinary—not just in size but in significance, as they added a record-breaking 106 runs for the ninth wicket, the highest in women’s ODI history. This incredible stand propelled Australia to a total of 221/9, showcasing Mooney’s mastery with a crisp 109 and King’s powerful support with 51 not out.
Australia’s bowlers then took charge in the second innings. Kim Garth was exceptional, claiming 3 wickets for just 14 runs, and Megan Schutt chipped in with two wickets. They executed a disciplined, aggressive bowling attack, leaving Pakistan reeling early.
Pakistan struggled against the seam and swing, losing wickets at regular intervals, which made recovery impossible. Their innings quickly imploded, and they were bowled out for just 114 in 36.3 overs, with only notable resistance coming from Sidra Amin, who top scored with 35 (52).
The 107-run win marked Australia’s resilient fightback after the top-order collapse and Beth Mooney’s sensational innings, which not only rescued their team but also set a new record for the highest ninth-wicket partnership in women’s ODIs.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained aggressive lines early, but their inability to sustain pressure and Australia’s remarkable middle-order resilience turned the tide strongly in Australia’s favor.
Australia’s collective effort with the bat and ball led to a comprehensive 107-run victory. Beth Mooney’s century was a defining feature, while their bowlers’ disciplined performance sealed their second win of the tournament. Pakistan, despite an encouraging start, couldn’t recover from their early setbacks and fell short on the big stage.
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