New Delhi: Australia defeated Pakistan by 9 wickets in the match no.14 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. The Aussies dominated the match in all three departments to register an easy win against Muneeba Ali and Co.
Pakistan bundled out for 82 runs while batting first. Ashleigh Gardner took 4 wickets while Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham also picked up 2 wickets each. Chasing the target, Australian top order batted brilliantly and won the match in 11 overs.
The Aussies will face India in their last group stage at the Sharjah International Stadium on Sunday, October 13. Team India lost their first match of the tournament by 58 runs against New Zealand but registered big wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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After defeating Pakistan, Australia earned two more points to strengthen their position in the Group A points table. Team India needs to beat Australia by a big margin to boost their net run rate. New Zealand will face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their remaining two matches and are favourites to win both games.
POS
TEAM
PLAYED
WON
LOST
N/R
TIED
Net RR
POINTS
1
Australia Women
3
3
0
0
0
2.786
6
2
India Women
3
2
1
0
0
0.576
4
3
New Zealand Women
2
1
1
0
0
-0.05
2
4
Pakistan Women
3
1
2
0
0
-0.488
2
5
Sri Lanka Women
3
0
3
0
0
-2.564
0
If India beat Australia: India will take on Australia in their final group-stage match and a win against them will keep them in contention for a place in the semifinal. If New Zealand win their remaining two, it will be a three-way tie between India, New Zealand, and Australia at six points. The two teams with the best NRR will then advance into the semis.
If Australia beat India: If India are beaten by Australia then they will hope that New Zealand lose at least one of their remaining two matches. In this case three teams will be tied on four points. However, even then, NRR will decide which of them will join Australia in the semis.
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