Fans react as Beth Mooney stars in Australia’s dominating win over Pakistan in Women’s World Cup 2025

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Australia Women showcased their class once again in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan Women by 107 runs in the 9th match at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan got early breakthroughs, but Beth Mooney’s magnificent century guided the Aussies to a competitive 221 for 9 in their 50 overs. Mooney’s sublime knock of 109 off 114 balls, laced with 11 boundaries, was the backbone of the innings.

Australia struggled in the early overs as openers Alyssa Healy (20) and Phoebe Litchfield (10) fell cheaply, followed by quick dismissals of Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland. However, Mooney stood tall amid the collapse, building a crucial partnership with Alana King, who contributed a quickfire 51 from 49 deliveries, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. The duo rescued Australia from 85 for 6 to post a fighting total. For Pakistan, Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Rameen Shamim (2/29) and Sana Fatima (2/49) also bowled impressively.

Chasing 222 for victory, Pakistan’s batting lineup failed to find any rhythm against a disciplined Australian bowling attack. Only Sidra Ameen offered some resistance with a composed 35 off 52 deliveries, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. None of the other batters could build partnerships, as the Australian bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings.

Kim Garth was the star with the ball, producing an exceptional spell of 3 for 14 in 6 overs, including the prized wickets of Sidra Nawaz and Eyman Fatima. Megan Schutt and Sutherland complemented her efforts with two wickets each, while King, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham picked up one apiece. Pakistan were eventually bundled out for just 114 in 36.3 overs, falling well short of the target.

Mooney’s masterclass innings earned her the Player of the Match award, as her knock proved decisive in setting up Australia’s emphatic win.

Also WATCH: Kim Garth bowls a beauty to dismiss Sidra Nawaz in AUS-W vs PAK-W clash at Women’s World Cup 2025

Australia collapse to 115 for 8 against Pakistan in the World Cup. A few hours later, Australia win by 107 runs. As you were.

— Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) October 8, 2025

Well……I guess that is what makes this Australian team the champion team it is https://t.co/M3uAg1qzhm

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 8, 2025

Beth Mooney wins Player of the match award for her outstanding innings 🙌#women #cricket #BethMooney #AUSvsPAK #CWC25

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 8, 2025

Beth Mooney mastered a trying wicket to score a stellar hundred in Colombo 👏

She's the @aramco POTM for her match-winning 109 ⚡

— ICC (@ICC) October 8, 2025

Grit. Determination. Ridiculously high level of skill.

A Beth Mooney masterclass! 💯 #CWC25

— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) October 8, 2025

From MB to BM, the story feels beautifully mirrored.What Michael Bevan was to the men’s team; calm in chaos, Beth Mooney is for the women’s side.Different eras, same ice in their veins…

— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) October 8, 2025

Congratulations to Pakistan for winning against Beth Mooney by 5 runs,shows a top class team effort ✌️✌️#auswvpakw #CWC25 https://t.co/tXiMVxldf7

— AB_Hi (@abhi_inthearc) October 8, 2025

Beth Mooney in press conference after defeating Pakistan #AUSWvsPAKW

— 🅰️ J (@EHuman0) October 8, 2025

🙇‍♂️ TAKE A BOW, BETH MOONEY!

– Australia were 76/7, and under immense pressure, she scored 109 (114) against Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup 2025.

Incredible innings, Beth Mooney! 💥🇦🇺#BethMooney #AUSvPAK #WomensWorldCup #Cricket #TeamAustralia

— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) October 8, 2025

“She looks more like Beth Mooney than Beth Mooney does.”Beth Mooney on Gabby Mooney 😭😭#CWC25

— australian womens cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) October 8, 2025

people's favourite beth mooney <3

— h (@2014archives) October 8, 2025

Beth Mooney and Alana King's 106-run partnership is AUS-W's highest for the 9th wicket in WODIs, breaking the record of 77 between Kim Garth and Gardner.

— Mr. Athar not Ali Khan 🇮🇳🏏 (@cricdrugs) October 8, 2025

Beth Mooney scored a century under pressure against Pakistan in World Cup 2025…!!!!! 👏👏#BethMooney #ausvspak #Pakistan #WomensWorldCup2025 #Australia

— Vishwajit Thakur (@ThakurVish80259) October 8, 2025

Also WATCH: Women’s World Cup 2025 – Rameen Shamim pulls off a blinder to dismiss Georgia Wareham in AUS-W vs PAK-W match

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.