AUS-W vs PAK-W: Australia performed splendidly to register a seven-wicket victory.© AFP
Alana King’s two-wicket haul and Alyssa Healy’s 72-run knock helped Australia defeat Pakistan by seven wickets within the sixth match of the continued ICC Women’s 50-over World Cup on the Bay Oval on Tuesday. Chasing 191, Australia received off to a fast begin as openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes placed on 60 runs inside 11 overs. Pakistan received the much-needed breakthrough within the 11th over as Nashra Sandhu dismissed Haynes (34) and this introduced Meg Lanning to the center.
Lanning and Healy placed on 63 runs for the second wicket, however with 68 runs away from the goal, Australia misplaced the wicket of Lanning (35) within the 21st over on the bowling of Omaima Sohail. Healy additionally departed after taking part in a knock of 72 runs, however in the long run, Australia didn’t have any issue in chasing down the goal.
Ellyse Perry (26*) and Beth Mooney (23*) remained unbeaten on the crease for Australia.
Earlier, a spirited bowling efficiency helped Australia prohibit Pakistan to 190/6 within the allotted fifty overs. For Pakistan, Bismah Maroof top-scored with a knock of 78 runs. Aliya Riaz additionally scored 53.
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For Australia, Alana King returned with two wickets whereas Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Amanda Wellington and Nicola Carey took one wicket every.
Brief Scores: Pakistan 190/6 (Bismah Maroof 78*, Aliya Riaz 53; Alana King 2-24); Australia 193/3 (Alyssa Healy 72, Meg Lanning 35; Omaima Sohail 2-39).
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