
Australia will take on Pakistan in the 9th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Wednesday, October 8, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia’s last game against Sri Lanka at the same venue ended in a no result due to rain. In their first game, Australia dominated New Zealand in every department. The batters piled up a total of 326 runs in 49.3 overs. It was Australia’s third-highest total in the Women’s World Cup. New Zealand were bundled out for 237 runs and Australia won the match by 89 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Australia for Match 9:
Top Order: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, and Ellyse Perry
Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, and Ellyse Perry will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Perry is the fifth-highest run-scorer for Australia in the Women’s World Cup with 706 runs in 26 matches at an average of 54.30.
Middle Order: Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner
Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner could be there in the middle order. Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 deliveries in the first game and won the Player of the Match award while Sutherland took three wickets for 26 runs in nine overs.
Lower Middle Order: Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Molineux
Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Molineux are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Molineux picked up three wickets for 25 runs in 8.2 overs against New Zealand.
Bowlers: Alana King, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown
Alana King, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown will likely be the three bowlers for the team. King is the leading wicket-taker for Australia in Women’s ODIs this with 14 wickets at an average of 18.85 in seven games.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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