Colombo, Oct 8
Beth Mooney’s fighting century and a record-breaking lower-order partnership with Alana King rescued Australia from the brink of collapse, guiding them to 221/9 in 20 overs against Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Cup encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday.
Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3-37, while Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana took two wickets apiece. Diana Baig and Sadia Iqbal chipped in with one wicket each.
Brief scores:
Australia 221/9 in 50 overs (Beth Mooney 108, Alana King 51 not out; Nashra Sandhu 3-37, Rameen Shamim 2-29) against Pakistan