India, during the second semifinal of the Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy against Australia, made a strong start with the ball, thanks to the wicket of Alyssa Healy with the new ball. The right-handed batter couldn’t read the seam movement of Kranti Gaud before the play was delayed due to rain. After the break, India lost momentum before Phoebe Litchfield’s windy century.

By the time the left-handed batter was dismissed on 119 runs in just 93 balls with the help of 17 boundaries and three sixes at the team’s score of 180 in the 28th over, Australia looked set to cross the 350-run mark quite comfortably. But it was important for the hosts to put the brakes on the innings. And they needed a special fielding performance.

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On the last delivery of the 34th over, Shree Charani put the ball in the slot of Beth Mooney, who, on 24 runs off 22 balls, came down the track and looked to go inside-out over the extra-cover region. She couldn’t get the right elevation with the bat as Jamimah Rodrigues grabbed a fine juggling catch at the edge of the ring to send the batter back.

Watch: Jamimah Rodrigues’ good catch dismisses Beth Mooney during AUS-W vs IND-W clash

It was a clinical performance in the field from India, especially in a game where they had been sloppy from the very first over of the game. Their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, dropped Alyssa Healy in the third over of the innings, while balls have passed between the knees of the fielder for boundaries.

Caught in the covers! 🔒#BethMooney looks to clear the infield but ended up chipping it into the hands of #JemimahRodrigues. 👏#CWC25 Semi-Final 2 👉 IND v AUS 👉 LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/H6FmcwTyRj pic.twitter.com/F9buVlTABT

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

Rodrigues later dismissed Tahila McGrath on 12 runs thanks to a run-out. Shree Charani gets the caught and bowled dismissal against Annabel Sutherland for three runs in six deliveries, while Asleigh Gardner retained her aggressive approach with the bat.

Earlier in the game, Phoebe Litchfield’s special knock of 119 runs in 93 balls with the help of 17 boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 127.96 had already helped the tourists to cross the 275-run mark in the 43rd over, and they would hope to get over the 350-run mark in their allotted 50 overs.

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. 

Australia, whose last league stage clash against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the Women’s World Cup 2025 was washed out due to persistent rain, locked horns with Pakistan at the same venue in the event. On a slow surface, they were expected to struggle, as the Asian side made life hard for their batters.

Apart from Beth Mooney, the number four batter, Australia didn’t have any contribution in the batting department for the first 20 overs. They found themselves 76/7 in 21.2 overs before being slipped to 115/8 12 overs later. But Mooney stood there in the middle and posted a final partnership of 106 runs for the ninth wicket with Alana King, who remained unbeaten on 51 runs.

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Mooney took a single on the penultimate over to celebrate her maiden century in the World Cup stage. She was dismissed on the last delivery of the first innings for 109 runs in 114 balls with the help of 11 boundaries at a strike rate of 95.61. This helped them post 221/9 in their allotted 50 overs of the first innings.

Watch: Beth Mooney brings Australia out of trouble with fantastic 109 vs Pakistan in Women’s World Cup 2025

When Australia lost seven wickets so early in the innings, their first target was to hope of getting over the 150-run mark. The fans also hoped so and hardly thought of crossing the 200-run mark in the first innings. Their 145 runs are the most scored after the fall of the seventh wicket in a women’s ODI innings, overtaking 132 by Scotland against Bangladesh in Lahore this year.

A 💯 of the finest class! 👊🏻

Beth Mooney’s champion knock turns the tide and brings Australia roaring back into the contest! 🇦🇺

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The 106-run ninth-wicket stand between Mooney and King is always the highest ever stand for that wicket in Women’s ODIs. It has surpassed the 77-run stand between Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth in 2024 in Sydney. Mooney has now smashed 388 runs in nine innings against Pakistan at a strike rate of two centuries and one fifty.

Australia’s 222-run target will be incredibly challenging for the opponents, especially on a slow surface and against a strong opponent.  

Beth Mooney’s fierce innings concluded in improbable fashion during the third Women’s ODI between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, adding a bracing twist to an otherwise one-sided affair. Starting with Australia already 150/2, Mooney, affectionately known as Moons by her teammates, finished with an astonishing 138 off 75 balls (23 fours, 1 six), propelling Australia to a scoreboard of 412/3, matching their joint-highest record in Women’s ODIs.

In knocking off her century in just 57 balls, she matched Karen Rolton’s 57-ball century from 2001 against South Africa, which now sits as joint second-fastest in Women’s ODI history, to accompany the co-fastest century, joint-held by Lanning and Gardner.

Yet, Mooney was ultimately run out after a whirlwind innings in the 45th over. When Grace Harris hit a full and wide delivery back to the bowler, the ball was inadvertently thrown at the stumps before Mooney had completed the risky second run, resulting in her dismissal. This dismissal epitomised her aggressive intent and slight miscommunication.

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What a strange dismissal! Decode this one in the comments 💬

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 20, 2025

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Mooney’s run-out offers a brief breath as India prepare to chase down the mammoth score set by the Ausralia Women

Even after taking a wicket, Australia was still well in control. The openers have been able to set a platform with quick-fire starts of 30 and 81 before Mooney arrived to the crease, but Ellyse Perry also helped herself to a quickfire 68. Each of these players partnerships pushed Australia toward a monster total.

The fielding lapses India experienced at the beginning of the innings helped fuel the scoring, but players like Sneh Rana tried to keep it under control. Rana bowled well, finishing with figures of 1/68 from 10 overs. Deepti Sharma then bowled brilliantly in her last few overs, including a one-handed catch to dismiss Grace Harris which helped slow the scoring down as well.

Australia has now posted a total of 412, which puts India in a near-obligate match situation. Mooney's run out provided a brief sigh of relief, but the Indian women's team is going to need a full team batting effort to pursue what is now the highest score ever conceded in a Women's ODI.

Beth Mooney, Australia’s opener, played an awe-inspiring innings against India, scoring a century from only 57 balls and joining the ranks of the joint second-fastest centuries in Women’s One Day International (WODI) history. The classy left-hander mixed style with aggression, causing immense pressure for the Indian bowlers right from the start. Mooney's explosive innings set up Australia's domination and was widely incentivized by teammates, fans, and past cricketers. 

Mooney collected her half-century from 31 balls, showing intent to attack very early in the innings. After that point, she exploded brilliantly, punishing anything loose and rotating the strike freely. The Indian fielders had little respite as Mooney’s ability to find the boundary kept the scoreboard quickening pace. Her command of the innings showed she could partner classical stroke play with bold aggression.

Mooney's 57-ball century served to highlight her reputation in world cricket. The Australian has long been known for her ability to remain calm under pressure during a chase; however, she showed a different aspect of her game on Australia Day—taking the attack to one of the strongest bowling attacks in women's cricket. By ripping into the Indian attack, Mooney not only raised the total for Australia but also made a point known about her ability to take control of any scenario.

A century off just 57 balls for Beth Mooney! 😯😯

It's the joint second-fastest in WODIs#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/wweedF0OY4

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 20, 2025

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Mooney’s Knock Draws Global Applause

Mooney's innings became the talking point around cricket circles as the crowd in the stands and those watching across the globe erupted in raptures as Mooney’s pulls, cuts, and drives rattled the boundary boards. Mooney's teammates embraced their teammate with an ovation as they came to terms with a special innings that not only mixed power and style but also would be a welcome relief for the Australian women’s team. For India, it was a tough day on the field; their bowlers simply had no answers for the lame-in-batter’s-arm Mooney.

Mooney's 50 off 31 balls and record-equaling 100 off 57 balls are more widely being regarded as one of the best performances in WODI history. It was not just a personal achievement but a statement of how the women's game is evolving with increased strike rates and an aggressive batting approach. Mooney's brilliance will inspire future generations; for Australia, it's yet another display of batting power on the international stage.

The Northern Superchargers Women won their last match by seven wickets against Oval Invincible Women, successfully chasing down the target of 127 runs and currently holding second position in the points table. 

On the other hand, the Manchester Originals Women have secured four victories and currently stand in fourth position in the points table with 16 points. They also lost their last match by 16 runs against the Birmingham Phoenix Women. 

NOS-W vs MNR-W Match Details

Date: 26th August, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Live Streaming: Fancode

NOS-W vs MNR-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters NOS-W vs MNR-W 

• Phoebe Litchfield (NOS-W) - 205 runs in this tournament 

• Beth Mooney (MNR-W) - 155 runs in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 137 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler NOS-W vs MNR-W

• Kate Cross (NOS-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Ecclestone (MNR-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

NOS-W vs MNR-W Recent Performance

NOS-W vs MNR-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NOS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS-W is expected to score 155-160 runs

• Result prediction- NOS-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If MNR-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- MNR-W is expected to score 125-140 runs.

• Result prediction- NOS-W will win the match by 4 wickets 

NOS-W vs MNR-W Predicted Playing XI

Northern Superchargers Women (NOS-W) Playing XI 

Davina Perrin, Alice Davidson Richards, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Hollie Armitage (c), Nicola Carey, Bess Heath (wk), Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Grace Ballinger.

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) Playing XI

Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur.

NOS-W vs MNR-W Complete Squad

Northern Superchargers Women - 

Hollie Armitage, Grace Ballinger, Ella Claridge, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Katherine Fraser, Bess Heath, Lucy Higham, Phoebe Litchfield, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Linsey Smith, Annabel Sutherland, Sophia Turner, Georgia Wareham.

Manchester Originals Women -

Charlie Dean (Captain), Kira Chathli, Kate Coppack, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Eva Grey, Cordelia Griffith, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Sophie Munro, Abi Norgrove, Tara Norris, Georgia Redmayne, Bex Tyson, Issy Wong.

NOS-W vs MNR-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Northern Superchargers Women To win

We predict the Northern Superchargers Women will win this Hundred Women's match. Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland and Kate Cross will be key players to watch out for.

The Manchester Originals Women have won four out of their six matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 16 points. They won their last match by ten wickets against the Trent Rockets Women, successfully chasing the target of 112 runs.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have secured just one victory and currently occupy the bottom position in the points table with four points. They lost their last match by 36 runs against the Welsh Fire Women. 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

MNR-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters MNR-W vs BPH-W 

• Beth Mooney (MNR-W) - 155 runs in this tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (BPH-W) - 139 runs in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 137 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler MNR-W vs BPH-W

• Em Arlott (BPH-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Ecclestone (MNR-W) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Recent Performance

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If MNR-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- MNR-W is expected to score 150-160 runs

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH-W is expected to score 120-130 runs.

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Predicted Playing XI

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) Playing XI 

Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) Playing XI

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Complete Squad

Manchester Originals Women - 

Beth Mooney (Captain), Kathryn Bryce, Darcey Carter, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gregory, Melie Kerr, Eve Jones, Esmale Macgregor, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan, Fi Morris, Seren Smale.

Birmingham Phoenix Women -

Ellyse Perry (Captain), Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Manchester Originals Women To win

We predict that Manchester Originals Women will win this Hundred Women's match. The likes of Beth Mooney, Kathryn Bryce and Amelia Kerr, will be key players to watch out for.

The Manchester Originals Women played a brilliant game at Trent Bridge and defeated the Trent Rockets Women by 10 wickets in the 20th game of 100B league. It was a one-sided game where the Originals looked stronger in both bowling and batting in this match.

The Rockets batted first but struggled to score runs. They ended with just 111 runs for 7 wickets in 100 balls. Their only good knock came from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who hit 34 runs from 26 balls. Bryony Smith also added 17 at the top, but the rest of the batters could not stay long at the crease. For the Originals, Sophie Ecclestone bowled well, taking 2 wickets for 12 runs, while Kathryn Bryce also impressed with 2 for 19. Tight bowling made sure the Rockets never built a big partnership.

Chasing the target of 112, the Originals openers made it look very easy. Captain Beth Mooney batted calmly and finished with 47 not out from 37 balls. At the other end, Kathryn Bryce was aggressive and scored a fine 61 not out from 45 balls. Together, they added 113 runs without losing a wicket and finished the game in just 82 balls. It was a complete performance and a very confident win for the Manchester Originals Women.

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