The much awaited 9th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Australia women And Women of Pakistan It took place on 8 October 2025 at R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan, won the toss, first opted for the field against the strong Australian side, who is one of the favorite of the tournament. The competition was intense from the beginning with Pakistan, producing some early successes, which put pressure on the defending champion.
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A decisive moment came in the innings during Pakistan captain Fatima Sana Pour the seam bowling on a shiny performance of the provu. After rejecting the opener Elisa Hely For 20, Fatima gave a full, a little wide delivery Fobe Lichfield Targets for a scaffolding drive under the ground. Lichfield, in search of rapid growing, played shots with a little closed face, causing the ball to be directly in the air above Fatima, which took a clean catch under it.
Leachfield left for 10 runs off 22 balls with a strike rate of 45.45, including a border. Fatima celebrated the dismissal of the young Australian batsman in full fierce style with her Pakistan team colleagues. This terrible sending was an important morale booster for Pakistan and brought Pakistan firmly in the competition in the initial phase. The dismissal was a textbook example of composition and control by Fatima, which demonstrated her ability to combine aggression with strategic bowling. The wicket also exposed Pakistan’s intention to challenge Australia’s batting depth by decisively striking in the initial overs.
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Pakistan stun Australia with an initial wicket in Powerplay
Pakistan’s field decision first paid the initial dividend as they were killed twice within the first 10 overs. Elisa HelyAustralian captain and wicketkeeper fell Diana Baig Close Sadia IqbalShook Australia’s top order, bowling for 30 runs in 6.6 overs. Soon in the 7.3rd over, Lechfield’s dismissal by Fatima left Australia at 30 for 2 wickets.
In the initial phase of the innings, the seamors of Pakistan maintained excellent discipline on a pitch, which was expected to be slow and favorable for the bowlers. C conditions of R. Premdasa Stadium – Hot, humid, and small class boundaries – adding the benefits of bowlers, limiting Australia’s scoring opportunities and increasing pressure on their batswomains.
At the end of the powerplay overs, Australia’s score stood at 40/2 wickets, showing how effectively Pakistan had controlled the pace of the game. Fatima bowled 4 overs, scored only 12 runs with 1 wicket, while Iqbal also made a significant impact with her wicket and affordable mantra.
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