In a breathtaking display of resilience and skill, Beth Mooney delivered a magnificent, fluent century, scoring 109 runs off just 114 balls. Her heroic effort single-handedly powered Australia’s recovery from a perilous 76 for 7 to a respectable total of 221 for 9 against Pakistan in their Women’s ODI World Cup encounter in Colombo on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Mooney’s masterclass began with a crucial 39-run partnership for the eighth wicket alongside Kim Garth, who contributed 11 runs. However, the true turning point came when she formed an extraordinary, record-breaking 106-run ninth-wicket stand with Alana King. King, not to be outdone, showcased her own talent by notching up her maiden half-century, remaining unbeaten on a stellar 51.
This phenomenal collaboration between Mooney and King has etched their names in history, becoming the highest partnership ever recorded for the ninth wicket or lower in the annals of Women’s One-Day International cricket.
Match Summary:
Australia finished their innings at 221 for 9 in 50 overs, largely thanks to Beth Mooney’s dominant 109 and Alana King’s unbeaten 51. Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu (3/37), Fatima Sana (2/49), and Rameen Shamim (2/29), were instrumental in their early breakthroughs, reducing Australia to a precarious position before the incredible fightback.