Women’s Cricket World Cup: Australia remain unbeaten after two group matches | Cricket News

Pakistan scored 190-6 after being sent in to bat at Mount Maunganui and Australia surpassed that total in just under 35 overs; Australia’s opener Alyssa Healy made 72 from 79 balls

Alyssa Healy made 72 from 79 balls for Australia

Six-time world champions Australia swept aside Pakistan by seven wickets to remain unbeaten after two group-stage matches at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan scored 190-6 after being sent in to bat at Mount Maunganui and Australia surpassed that total in just under 35 overs.

Australia’s run chase was set up by opener Alyssa Healy, who made 72 from 79 balls. Ellyse Perry (26 not out) and Beth Mooney (23 not out) were at the crease when the winning runs were struck.

For Pakistan, captain Bismah Maroof finished on 78 not out, falling one run short of the highest score by a Pakistan player in a Women’s World Cup match.

Maroof shared a 99-run partnership with Aliya Riaz, a fifth-wicket record for Pakistan in one-day internationals. Riaz made 57.

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