ICC Women's World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

ICC Women's World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets

Australia dominated the game as they chased down the target in only 34.4 overs and with seven wickets remaining against Pakistan.

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All batters contributed handsomely after Alyssa Healy scored a fantastic half-century to lay down a solid platform in the run-chase.

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Captain Bismah Maroof scored a fighting 78 not out while Aliya Riaz also notched a half-century to take Pakistan to a respectable 190 for six in 50 overs against Australia.

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It was the 6th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup held at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

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Australia have a strong batting line-up, with Lanning at first drop and Perry to follow thereafter.

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Australia had kept Pakistan batters on a tight leash after winning the toss and electing to bowl .

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Pakistan lost four early wickets but Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz steadied the innings with a slow but a solid partnership.

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