Australia Women beat Pakistan Women by 107 runs in Match 9 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 8, 2025. It was an eventful match with ups and downs, in which Australia made a strong comeback after a weak beginning. Batting first, they were at 76/7 but with Beth Mooney's stunning innings of 109 runs off 114 balls. She was ably assisted by Alana King, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls. They assisted Australia in posting a healthy total of 221/9 in 50 overs.

Pakistan made a solid start to the game with the ball, and their bowlers caused trouble for the Australian top order. Nashra Sandhu was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal also bowled tightly. However, Pakistan failed to finish the job as Mooney and King built a record ninth-wicket partnership of 106 runs. This late recovery completely changed the momentum of the match in Australia’s favour.

Chasing 222 runs, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure. They lost five wickets for just 31 runs inside nine overs and never recovered. Sidra Amin fought hard with 35 runs, but no other batter stayed long enough at the crease. Australia's fast bowlers, Kim Garth (3/14), Megan Schutt (2/25), and Annabel Sutherland (2/15), bowled with good control and discipline and ensured that Pakistan could never get back into the match. This defeat was Pakistan's third consecutive loss, and Australia's second victory in a row propelled them to the highest point in the points table. Below are the main reasons for the Pakistan Women defeat:

1. Lack of Batting Partnerships

The Pakistan side struggled to build partnerships when chasing. After losing early wickets, none of the batters were able to settle in or support Sidra Amin. Incorrect shot selection and pressure on the bowlers by Australia resulted in a rapid downfall.

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2. Failure to Finish Australia’s Innings

Pakistan had the excellent opportunity to get Australia out cheaply when they were 76/7. But their bowlers failed to capitalize on that advantage. The impact of Beth Mooney and Alana King's 106-run partnership for the ninth wicket turned the match on its head and gave Australia a considerable total to defend from that point onward.

3. Poor Fielding from Pakistan Players

Pakistan's fielding also dropped off during the last 20 overs. Fatima Sana admitted that the team's energy dropped, which affected their standard of play. Missed opportunities and slow reactions in the field allowed Australia to seize momentum and finish the game strongly.

Australia Women registered a dramatic comeback to defeat Pakistan Women in Match 9 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, Australia were in big trouble at 76 for 7, but Beth Mooney played a brilliant knock of 109 runs from 114 balls. She added a record 106-run partnership with Alana King, who stayed unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls. Their efforts helped Australia recover and register a good overall of 221/9. Pakistan’s spinners, especially Nashra Sandhu with 3/37, bowled well early on but could not stop the late fightback.

In reply, Pakistan’s batting collapsed as they were all out for just 114 runs in 36.3 overs, losing the match by 107 runs. Sidra Amin was the only batter who fought with 35 runs, while the others failed to build partnerships. Australia bowlers, commanded by Kim Garth (3/14), Megan Schutt (2/25), and Annabel Sutherland, were terrific with the ball and never let Pakistan settle. This massive victory provided Australia with two crucial points and lifted their confidence before facing India in their next match.

AUS-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Beth Mooney (Player of the Match):

"I’d rate this innings pretty high because we were in a tricky situation. I just focused on building partnerships with Kim Garth and Alana King. It was about sticking to the plan and playing late in subcontinent conditions. Alana was brilliant, she’s such a great teammate and always lifts the group. It was tough out there, but worth it in the end."

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Fatima Sana (Pakistan Captain):

"We were on top in the first 20 overs, but Mooney played really well, and our energy dropped. That’s something we need to fix, maintaining intensity till the last ball. Our decision to bowl first was based on the pitch and our spin strength, but we need more partnerships in the middle and better energy in the field. Consistency is the key going forward."

Alyssa Healy (Australia Captain):

"Two points, and we move on. That’s one of the best innings I’ve seen Moons play in my career. At one stage, we thought 150-160 would be a good total, but she got us beyond 200, which was massive. We didn’t adapt well early on, getting out in similar ways, but we’ll learn and be ready for India next. Our depth really showed today, everyone’s contributing, though we’d like more runs from the top order. There are plenty of positives from this win, and we’ll focus on those."

Pakistan Women stunned the defending champions and record seven-time champions Australia Women in their league stage fixture at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at Colombo on Wednesday (October 8), where the Aussies were struggling deeply at 76/7. But then, Beth Mooney and Alana King rescued the Aussies with a stunning record-breaking ninth-wicket partnership. 

After Pakistan Women sent Aussies to bat first, the defending champions were seven down at just 76 runs, while they lost their eighth wicket at 115 runs when Kim Garth was dismissed for 11 runs. But Beth Mooney stuck to her crease, while Alana King provided strong support to guide Australia Women to a strong challenging total.  

Mooney and King set up a 106-run partnership for the tenth wicket, as that wicket was only broken on the final ball of the innings, where Mooney was dismissed after scoring a brilliant 109 runs off 114 balls with 11 fours. Meanwhile, King remained not out at 51 runs off 49 balls with three fours and three sixes.  

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Alana King scored a half-century at no. 10

With her 51 not out, Alana King set some great records, which are as follows.

• King became the first player to hit a half-century among the no.9 or lower-order batters in the Women's Cricket World Cup history. 
• King became the first player to record a 50+ score at no.10 or lower batting positions in the history of Women's ODI.

Alana King hit 3 sixes at no.10

While Alana King hit three sixes after coming to bat at number 10, it was surely a special one. 

• King became the first player to hit three sixes after coming to bat at no.8 or lower positions in the history of the Women's Cricket World Cup.
• King also became the first player to hit more than one six after coming to bat at the no.10 or lower positions in the Women's ODI history. 

Beth Mooney and Alana King set a century partnership for the 10th wicket

Mooney-King's century partnership was another special story in that innings. They added a 106-run partnership for the 10th wicket.

• It is the highest Women's ODI partnership for ninth or lower wickets. The previous record was a 77-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth (Australia Women) against South Africa Women at North Sydney in 2024.
• It is the highest partnership, actually the first century partnership, for the eighth or lower wickets in the history of the Women's Cricket World Cup. The previous record was a 76-run partnership between Kristen Beams and Alex Blackwell (Australia Women) against India Women at Derby in the Semi-final of the World Cup 2017. 

A wonderful day for Nashra Sandhu. The Pakistan Women's team spinner was absolutely on her business with brilliant bowling against the star-studded Australia Women's team (AUS-W vs PAK-W) on Wednesday during a match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. 

Before the match, the Australia Women's cricket team was the favorite to win the match, as they were one of the hot favorites to win the prestigious trophy as well. The team led by Alyssa Healy was quickly exposed by Pakistan's top bowling attack. The bowling unit of Pakistan started to crack the defense from the beginning of the first innings. Australia lost their first wicket on the last delivery of the seventh over of the innings. From then on, they never looked confident enough to get back on the track strongly. 

Ellyse Perry, who came to bat at number 3, could have helped her team to bounce back, but a smart delivery from Sandhu knocked her out of the crease. It was a absolute jaffa from the Pakistan spinner. On the turning track of Colombo, she forced the batter to play the ball using the front foot. 

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An unplay-able delivery from the Pakistan spinner 

The spinner pitched the ball on the line of the off stump, in the middle, and the right-handed batter came out of the crease and used his left foot to push the ball on the off side. After hitting the deck, the ball moved away from the batter, missed the bat entirely, and went into the gloves of the wicketkeeper. Pakistan keeper Sidra Nawaz did not make any mistake to uproot the stumps. 

Nashra gets Perry with a brilliant ball 🤩https://t.co/ylaZGQXVCT

— PCT Replays 2.0 (@ReplaysPCT) October 8, 2025

Ellyse Perry quickly turned to get back on the crease, but she was away only by a few inches when the keeper dislodged the ball. The bat was on into the crease, so after a review, the third umpire gave it an out. Ellyse Perry departed for 5 off 11.

AUS-W vs PAK-W 9th ODI Match Preview:

Australia Women will take on Pakistan Women in the 9th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. Their previous match was cancelled due to rain. The Australian women's team made a great start in this tournament, defeating the New Zealand Women's team by 89 runs in their opening match. Ashleigh Gardner was awarded Player of the Match for her excellent innings of 115 runs in this match. With 3 points, Australia Women's is in third place on the point table.

On the other hand, the performance of the Pakistan Women's team has been disappointing so far,  as they have lost both their matches and are at the bottom of the points table. They lost their last match against India Women by 88 runs. In that game, Sidra Ameen and Diana Baig delivered impressive performances but couldn't secure a victory for Pakistan Women.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Recent Performance:

AUS-W vs PAK-W ICC Women's World Cup, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup, 2025
• Match: AUS-W vs PAK-W Match 9 ODI
• Date: 8 Oct. 2025
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar Fan Code app.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

AUS-W vs PAK-W Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for this match doesn’t look promising, as rain is expected to interrupt play. The temperature is likely to hover around 27.1°C. Based on previous records, the average score at this venue ranges between 224 and 256 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to spinners, suggesting a low-scoring encounter.

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka Stats: 

R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium pitch favours the spinners. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

AUS-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Australia Women (AUS-W) Probable 11:

Alyssa Healy (WK/C), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

Pakistan Women (PAK-W) Probable 11:

Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Sana Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

AUS-W vs PAK-W- Top Picks from Australia Women

AUS-W vs PAK-W- Top Picks from Pakistan Women

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W) has been in excellent form. She smashed a century in the last match against NZ-W. 

Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) is an experienced all-rounder. She has scored 33 runs in the last match.

Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W) is a key bowler from AUS-W. She impressed with the ball in the last game and took 3 wickets. 

Sidra Ameen (PAK-W) is the backbone of the PAK-W batting unit. She smashed 81 runs against IND-W.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

AUS-W vs PAK-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

AUS-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

AUS-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

AUS-W is expected to win this match. AUS-W have depth in their batting unit. In the last match, they clinched an 89-run victory over NZ-W. Additionally, AUS-W had a strong head-to-head record against PAK-W. On the other hand, PAK-W's major concern is their batting unit; except for Sidra Ameen, other batters seem to struggle. 

AUS-W vs PAK-W 9th ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the AUS-W vs PAK-W match today?

Australia Women (AUS-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Australia Women.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the AUS-W vs PAK-W Dream11 team?

Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Sidra Ameen and Diana Baig

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 224 and 256 runs.

Australia Women and Pakistan Women meet in match nine of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Colombo. Australia Women is currently in the 2nd spot in the point table with a single win in the tournament. Their net run rate stands at +1.780. Pakistan Women are currently at the bottom of the point table with two consecutive losses. Their net run rate stands at -1.777.

Pakistan Women have had a forgettable start to their World Cup run, suffering heavy defeats in their first two outings, first to Bangladesh and then to India. They are yet to open their account and now face the defending champions, which only adds to the pressure.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Match Details

Date: 8th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Live Streaming: Fancode

AUS-W vs PAK-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters AUS-W vs PAK-W

• Ash Gardner (AUS-W) - 115 runs in this tournament 

• Sidra Amin (PAK-W) - 81 runs in this tournament 

• Phoebe Litchfield (AUS-W) - 45  runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler AUS-W vs PAK-W

• Diana Baig (PAK-W) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Annabelle Sutherland (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Molineux (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

AUS-W vs PAK-W Recent Performance

AUS-W vs PAK-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - AUS-W is expected to score 320-340 runs

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 100-140 runs

Scenario 2- If the PAK-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK-W is expected to score 180-200 runs.

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 8 wickets 

AUS-W vs PAK-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Playing XI 

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.

Pakistan Women (PAK-W) Playing XI 

Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Complete Squad

Australia Women - 

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Pakistan Women -

Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah. Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Australia Women to win

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

Australia Women (AUS W) will face off against Pakistan Women (PAK W) in Match No. 9 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, October 8, at 3:00 PM IST. Australia WI enters the encounter with an impressive win over New Zealand in their opening fixture, while their second match against Sri Lanka was abandoned and both teams received a point. Australia is preferred by Alyssa Healy and will look to continue their winning momentum and gain points on the points table.

On the other hand, Pakistan Women lost their first two matches to Bangladesh and India and sit last on the points table. Pakistan will be led by Fatima Sana, and the aim will be to obtain maximum points at every opportunity to improve their position in the semi-finals. This will be an interesting encounter, as Australia will look to continue to assert their dominance, while Pakistan will look for the upset.

AUS-W vs PAK-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

Australia completely dominates the head-to-head record against Pakistan.

• Matches Played: 16
• AUS-W Won: 16
• PAK-W Won: 0
• No Result: 0

AUS-W vs PAK-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has seen teams that bat first have success, as the first-innings scores are usually high and can be decisive.

• Total Matches: 180
• Matches won batting first: 99
• Matches won bowling first: 69
• Average 1st Innings Score: 233
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 191
• Highest Total: 375/5 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (15.2 overs) by SL vs IND
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/4 (48.3 overs) by SL vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 170/10 (49.2 overs) by WI-W vs SL-W

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AUS-W vs PAK-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS-W): Alyssa Healy (WK/C), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

Pakistan Women (PAK-W): Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz (WK), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of eight matches, the points table looks like this:

Preview

Aus-W vs Pak-W: Australia are almost through to the next round and are already looking like a side that could snatch the gold medal and walk home with ease. They have Pakistan ahead of them, who are on their way out of the tournament and struggling to make an impact. In both games, Pakistan has been uncompetitive with both bat and ball and have a lot of work to do.

Aus-W vs Pak-W Head to Head

Played-12 | Australia-10 | Pakistan-0 | No Result- 2

Match Details

Match: Aus-W vs Pak-W

Date: 3rd August 2022

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Weather Report

The weather at Birmingham is clear with a few clouds during the Aus-W vs Pak-W game.

Pitch Report

The track is flat and expected to be full of runs. Batting second is a better option.

Aus-W vs Pak-W Predicted Playing XI

Pak-W Women Playing XI

Ayesha Naseem, Omaima Sohail, Bismah Maroof(c),Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali(wk), Aliya Raz, Fatima Sana, Nida Dar, Aiman Anwer, Anam Amim, Diana Baig

Aus-W Women Playing XI

Beth Moony, Alyssa Healy(wk), Meg Lanning(c), Tahlia McGrath, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Nicola Carey, Jess Jonaseen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris

Key Players

Bismah Maroof

The Pakistan captain is pushing for the allowance of Pakistan cricketers in other leagues. She understands the sides lack of ability under pressure. Maroof herself probably feels the struggle considering her slow strike-rate, and knows that she needs to start looking for change if she is trying to bring a change in Pakistan Cricket. With a game to go against Australia, she has one last chance to make an impact and try creating something for the future.

Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning is constantly improving when it comes to steering an innings. She is consistent and steady, and looks a very reliable presence when the team is entering the back end of its innings. With a lot of skill, she is always a safe bet given the runs she offers.

Aus-W vs Pak-W Match Tips

Pak-W are full of issues in their team. Aus-W though are as settled as ever and should easily walk through the upcoming game.

Match Prediction: Aus-W Will Win the Matc