Australia Women Crush Pakistan Women by 113 Runs in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Ellyse Perry Shines with Bat and Ball
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 21 – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Australia Women continued their unbeaten march in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan Women in Match 21 at Headingley, Leeds. After posting a massive 199/7 in 20 overs, the Australians produced another clinical bowling performance to dismiss Pakistan for just 86 runs in 13.4 overs.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The comprehensive win secured Australia’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament and strengthened their position at the top of Group A. Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry delivered a Player of the Match performance, smashing 71 runs off 48 balls before returning to claim 2 wickets for just 9 runs.
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Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 199/7 (20 Overs) |
| Pakistan Women | 86 All Out (13.4 Overs) |
| Result | Australia Women won by 113 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ellyse Perry – 71 (48) & 2/9 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
Australia’s Innings: Perry and Voll Dominate After Early Shock
Australia’s innings got off to the worst possible start when Beth Mooney was dismissed for a golden duck by Sadia Iqbal on the very first ball of the match. Pakistan celebrated an early breakthrough, but it proved to be their only major success for a long period.
Ellyse Perry walked in with calm authority and stitched together a magnificent 100-run partnership with Georgia Voll, completely shifting the momentum in Australia’s favour.
Voll played aggressively from the outset, scoring 39 runs from 28 deliveries, while Perry anchored the innings with elegant stroke play and impeccable timing. The experienced all-rounder reached her maiden Women’s T20 World Cup half-century, peppering the boundary with nine fours and one six.
Australia raced to 64/1 in the Powerplay, putting immense pressure on the Pakistani bowling attack.
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Pakistan Fight Back Briefly in the Middle Overs
Pakistan’s spinners managed to slow Australia’s charge during the middle phase.
Nashra Sandhu struck twice in quick succession, removing Georgia Voll and Ashleigh Gardner, while Rameen Shamim dismissed Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland to trigger a mini-collapse.
Despite losing wickets, Australia’s lower order ensured there was no dramatic slowdown.
Nicola Carey blasted an unbeaten 26 off just 13 balls, while Alana King and Sophie Molineux added valuable late runs to push Australia to an imposing 199/7.
Australia Batting Highlights
- Ellyse Perry – 71 (48), 9 fours, 1 six
- Georgia Voll – 39 (28)
- Annabel Sutherland – 27 (18)
- Nicola Carey – 26 (13)*
Pakistan’s Chase Never Gathered Momentum
Needing exactly 200 runs, Pakistan required a dream start but instead suffered another collapse.
Running between the wickets became a major problem as miscommunication resulted in multiple run-outs that crippled the innings.
Opener Muneeba Ali fought valiantly with 32 runs from 25 balls, including four boundaries and a six, but wickets kept tumbling around her.
Captain Fatima Sana contributed 17 runs, while no other batter could establish a meaningful partnership.
Pakistan eventually folded for 86 all out, handing Australia one of the biggest victories of the tournament.
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Australia’s Bowlers Seal Another Clinical Victory
Australia’s bowlers complemented the batting effort perfectly.
Sophie Molineux bowled with remarkable accuracy, conceding only 6 runs in her two overs while taking two wickets.
Ellyse Perry continued her all-round brilliance by dismissing Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz in a single over to finish with 2/9.
Annabel Sutherland wrapped up the innings with 2 wickets, while Georgia Wareham also chipped in.
Australia Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Sophie Molineux | 2/6 |
| Ellyse Perry | 2/9 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 2/12 |
| Georgia Wareham | 1/2 |
Beth Mooney’s Courage Inspires Australia
One of the remarkable moments of the match came behind the stumps.
Wicketkeeper Beth Mooney suffered a painful dislocation of her right middle finger during Pakistan’s innings. After receiving treatment, she courageously continued keeping wickets despite the injury and later had the finger reset again following another impact.
Her determination symbolized Australia’s fighting spirit and professionalism throughout the contest.
Key Moments of the Match
- Beth Mooney dismissed for a golden duck on the opening ball.
- Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll added a brilliant 100-run partnership.
- Perry scored 71 off 48 balls, her first T20 World Cup fifty.
- Nicola Carey’s explosive finish pushed Australia to 199/7.
- Pakistan lost crucial wickets through poor running between the wickets.
- Sophie Molineux returned exceptional figures of 2/6.
- Ellyse Perry starred with both bat and ball to earn Player of the Match honours.
- Australia completed a crushing 113-run victory and maintained their unbeaten record.
Top Performers
Australia Women
- Ellyse Perry: 71 (48) & 2/9
- Georgia Voll: 39 (28)
- Nicola Carey: 26* (13)
- Sophie Molineux: 2/6
Pakistan Women
- Muneeba Ali: 32 (25)
- Fatima Sana: 17 (12)
- Sadia Iqbal: 2 wickets
- Nashra Sandhu: 2 wickets
Tournament Impact
Australia’s emphatic victory confirms their status as one of the strongest contenders for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. Four wins from four matches have virtually guaranteed a top finish in Group A and a place in the knockout stage.
For Pakistan, the defeat marked another disappointing outing in a difficult campaign. Batting inconsistencies and costly fielding errors continue to hamper their progress, leaving them with plenty to address before their remaining fixtures.
Final Verdict
Australia Women once again showcased why they are among the world’s elite teams. Despite losing Beth Mooney on the first delivery, Ellyse Perry’s masterclass with the bat, backed by disciplined bowling from Sophie Molineux and the rest of the attack, powered the defending giants to a comprehensive 113-run triumph.
With momentum firmly on their side, Australia now look every bit like championship favourites, while Pakistan will aim to salvage pride and finish the tournament on a positive note.
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