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Mooney Century and Record Stand Lift Australia From 76-7 to Beat Pakistan by 107 Runs

The result puts Australia atop the Women's World Cup group.

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Beth Mooney's 109 in Colombo rescued Australia's innings and propelled them to a crushing win over Pakistan at the Women's World Cup
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Overview

  • Beth Mooney hit 109 off 114 balls, her fifth ODI hundred, after arriving at 55-3 and steering a recovery from 76-7.
  • Mooney and Alana King added 106 for the ninth wicket to take Australia to 221-9, setting a new Australian and Women’s World Cup record for that wicket.
  • King finished unbeaten on 51 from 49 deliveries as Australia plundered late runs on a turning surface in Colombo.
  • Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 36.3 overs, with Kim Garth taking 3-14 and Megan Schutt and Annabel Sutherland sharing four more wickets.
  • Australia now have five points from three matches, while Pakistan remain winless after three defeats, with Australia to face India on October 12 and Pakistan to meet England on October 15.