Australia Crush Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup, but Injury Cloud Looms

Australia Dominates Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup

Australia have not yet technically qualified for the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup, but after Pakistan became the latest opponents crushed underfoot their net run rate is so superior they are effectively there with a game to spare.

Injury Concern for Australia

The only concern from their 113-run victory at Headingley was a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney, who battled on despite injuring a finger standing up, then aggravating it trying to take a flying catch off Kim Garth.

The Data Analysis

• Australia posted 199-7, with Ellyse Perry scoring 71 off 48 balls and Georgia Voll making 39.
• Nicola Carey and Annabel Sutherland contributed 26 not out off 13 balls and 27 off 18 balls respectively.
• Pakistan was dismissed for 86 with 38 balls remaining.

The Impact Analysis

The win has put Australia in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals, with a superior net run rate. However, the injury to Beth Mooney could be a concern for the team.

The Prediction

Australia's final group match is on Sunday, against India at Lord's. Having lost to South Africa, India are likely to need to win to qualify for the last four. But Australia are unlikely to ease up, not least as winning the group gives them two extra days' preparation before the final, and probably means they avoid playing hosts England in the semi-final.