Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
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- Australia thrashed Pakistan by 113 runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group One match at Headingley, posting 199-7 before bowling Pakistan out for 86 in 13.4 overs.
- Ellyse Perry starred in an all-round performance, smashing 71 from 48 balls (nine fours and a six) and later taking 2-9 with the ball, including the key wicket of Pakistan's top scorer Muneeba Ali (32).
- Pakistan have now lost all four of their games in the tournament and were already eliminated, with their innings marred by three run outs in addition to Perry's bowling.
- Australia recovered from Beth Mooney's first-ball dismissal and a middle-order wobble of three wickets in eight balls, with Georgia Voll (39) adding 100 for the second wicket alongside Perry.
- Annabel Sutherland (27) and Nicola Carey (26 not out) provided late cameos to ensure Australia did not lose momentum, reaching 199-7 after also losing Voll, Ash Gardner, and Georgia Wareham in quick succession.
- Australia face India on Sunday 28 June in a blockbuster Group One finale that will likely decide the semi-final fixtures, with both teams still in contention.
Why it matters: Australia's 113-run win extends their unbeaten run and puts them on the brink of the semi-finals, while the upcoming Australia-India clash on June 28 will determine group-stage rankings and knockout matchups. Pakistan, winless in all four games, end their tournament campaign without a competitive result.
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