Top 3 reasons why Pakistan-W lost to Australia-W in the Women's World Cup 2025 match 9

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.