Australia Women beat Pakistan Women by 113 runs in Match 21 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Ellyse Perry leading the way as Player of the Match after top-scoring with 71 in a commanding 199/7 before also taking two wickets in Pakistan’s reply of 86.

The result continued Australia’s strong run through the tournament after earlier wins in Match 3, Match 9 and Match 14, and it further strengthened their position in the group stage. With the competition now moving deeper into the league phase, there is still plenty to come, including England Women vs West Indies Women on June 24 and a major Australia Women vs India Women fixture on June 28.

Australia’s batting sets the platform

Australia Women put together one of the more imposing totals of the tournament so far, closing on 199/7 from their 20 overs. Perry led all scorers with 71, while Georgia Voll added 39 and Annabel Sutherland contributed 27 to keep the innings moving at a high tempo.

Pakistan Women did manage wickets across the innings and had three bowlers share the main returns. Sadia Iqbal took 2 wickets, Nashra Sandhu claimed 2, and Rameen Shamim also finished with 2, but Australia kept finding enough momentum through the middle and back end of the innings to push close to the 200 mark.

Pakistan never settle in the chase

Chasing 200 in a T20 World Cup match always required a sharp start, but Pakistan Women were unable to build the partnerships needed. Muneeba Ali top-scored with 32, Fatima Sana made 17, and Iram Javed added 14, but the innings closed at 86 in 13.4 overs.

Australia’s attack shared the work efficiently. Sophie Molineux finished with 2 wickets, Perry added 2 more to complete an outstanding all-round display, and Sutherland also picked up 2 wickets as Australia kept taking timely breakthroughs.

Match-turning moments

The difference in the match came from Australia’s ability to stack contributions around Perry’s innings and then carry that pressure into the field. Voll’s 39 and Sutherland’s 27 ensured Pakistan could not simply contain one batter, and once the chase began, regular wickets prevented any sustained recovery.

Pakistan’s bowlers had moments of success through Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim, but the chase never gained traction after Australia took early control. Muneeba’s 32 was the highest individual effort for Pakistan, yet no larger stand arrived to challenge the asking rate.

What it means in the tournament

This was Match 21 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and it extended Australia’s winning run in the competition. Earlier on the same day, New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 6 wickets and Sri Lanka Women beat Ireland Women by 9 wickets, keeping the group-stage picture busy as the tournament heads toward its final stretch.

Still to come in the tournament are England Women vs West Indies Women on June 24, Bangladesh Women vs India Women and Netherlands Women vs South Africa Women on June 25, before Australia Women return on June 28 against India Women in one of the standout fixtures left in the league phase.

Key performers

  • Ellyse Perry (Australia Women): 71 and 2 wickets, Player of the Match
  • Georgia Voll (Australia Women): 39
  • Annabel Sutherland (Australia Women): 27 and 2 wickets
  • Sophie Molineux (Australia Women): 2 wickets
  • Muneeba Ali (Pakistan Women): 32
  • Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women): 17
  • Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan Women): 2 wickets
  • Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan Women): 2 wickets
  • Rameen Shamim (Pakistan Women): 2 wickets

NerdSports Stat: Australia’s margin of 113 runs meant Pakistan were dismissed 113 runs short despite being bowled out with 38 balls still unused, a rare combination of a huge run-margin and a shortened chase in a T20 World Cup match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Australia Women and Pakistan Women?

Australia Women won the match by 113 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Ellyse Perry was named Player of the Match for scoring 71 and taking 2 wickets.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 21 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and the result extended Australia’s unbeaten run in the tournament as the group stage continued.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Ellyse Perry top-scored with 71 off 0 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the series is England Women vs West Indies Women on Wednesday, June 24.