Clinical Australia beat Pakistan to register crucial win in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Australia they continued to run forward Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with victory Pakistan by nine wickets in a one-sided match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 11). With a clinical performance both with ball and bat, Australia won by 54 balls. Ashley Gardner he is an outstanding player, he won the Player of the Match award for all his efforts, especially his four-wicket haul.

Pakistan’s struggles with the bat

Pakistan’s batting line-up buckled under the pressure, managing to bowl only 82 runs in 19.5 overs. Standing captain Uneba Alionce Sidra Amintried to give Pakistan a strong start but struggled to break away from Australia’s decent bowling. The key batters are the same Nida Dar again Aliya Riaz tried to resist, but the wickets kept falling. Gardner’s impressive bowling, which took 4 for 21, dismantled the Pakistani middle and lower order, and Annabelle Sutherland again Georgia Wareham contributed to important developments. The only significant resistance came from Riaz, who scored a career-high 26 off 32 deliveries. Pakistan’s inability to accelerate left them with a small number that proved insufficient against a strong Australian team. Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux again Georgia Wareham and impressive in the bowling department.

A comfortable Australian chase

Chasing a small target of 83, Australia prevailed, reaching 83/1 in just 11 overs. Beth Mooney again Alyssa Healy Australia got off to a good start, with Healy hitting a quick 37 off 23 balls before retiring with an injury. Mooney scored 15 off 15 balls before falling Sadia Iqbal. Ellyse Perry (22*) and Ashley Gardner (7*) guided the Australian home well, with Perry playing a supporting role to see the team through. With such a good performance, Australia strengthened its position at the top of the group.

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The global genius of Ashleigh Gardner

Gardner’s all-around performance was the highlight of the game. His four wickets in four overs effectively dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up. Gardner’s ability to spin and vary his pace made it difficult for Pakistan’s batsmen to find any rhythm. He reached crucial moments, breaking Pakistan’s momentum and ensuring that they could not live together. Gardner’s wickets included key batsmen for the boys Iram Javed again Tuba Hassanand his spell crippled Pakistan’s middle order, making it difficult for them to post a competitive total. Adding to his bowling heroics, Gardner contributed by hitting 7* off 5 balls in the run, ensuring Australia finished the game quickly.

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