Australia continued their dominant run Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Pakistan With nine wickets in a one-sided affair at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 11). With a clinical performance with both ball and bat, Australia sealed a 54-ball victory. Ashley Gardner was a standout performer winning the Player of the Match award for his all-round efforts, especially his four-wicket haul.
Pakistan’s struggle with the bat
Pakistan’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure and managed to post just 82 runs in 19.5 overs. Parking captain You see your handtogether with Sidra AmenTried to give Pakistan a steady start but struggled to get rid of Australia’s disciplined bowling. Basics of liking Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz he tried to resist, but the doors fell regularly. Gardner’s remarkable bowling destroyed Pakistan’s middle and lower order, claiming 4 for 21. Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham contributed with important achievements. The only significant resistance came from Riaz, who scored 26 off 32 overs. Pakistan’s failure to accelerate left them with a modest result that was inadequate against a strong Australian side. Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham He also impresses in the bowling department.
Australia’s comfortable chase
Chasing a small target of 83, Australia reached 83/1 in just 11 overs to win. Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy He got Australia off to a solid start, with Healy hitting 37 off 23 balls before being injured. Mooney contributed 15 off 15 balls before falling Sadia Iqbal. Ellyse Perry (22*) and Ashley Gardner (7*) Australia cruised home comfortably, with Perry serving as the anchor to see the team through. With such a dominant performance, Australia consolidated their leading position in the group.
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Ashleigh Gardner’s all-around brilliance
Gardner’s all-round performance was the highlight of the match. His four wickets in just four overs effectively dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up. Gardner’s ability to spin and change pace made it difficult for the Pakistanis to find any rhythm. He struck at crucial moments, broke Pakistan’s momentum and ensured they could never go for a partnership. Gardner’s goals included base hits Iram Javed and Tuba Hasanand his spell crippled Pakistan’s middle order, making it difficult for them to produce a competitive result. In addition to his bowling heroics, Gardner fired a quick 7* off 5 balls to ensure Australia finished the game quickly.
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