A masterclass from Australia who lead the ODI series 2-0 with one match to play. The two sides head to North Sydney Oval on Saturday for the third ODI before the three-match T20I series starts next week. It will be another big challenge for Pakistan on Saturday. Hopefully they can find something. Hope you can join us then.
Darcie Brown is Player of the Match for her 3 for 32: "Obviously it's nice to get a few poles but most of all just happy to get a very convincing win today. I keep it pretty simple. I tried to keep my hand behind the ball as much as I could unlike I did last game so that's probably all that changed. It didn't swing as much. I felt like I had a bit more control this game. There wasn't as many clouds overhead and it was nice and hot which is not too bad."
Steve: "I believe this is the first ODI where Meg Lannning wasn't required to bat. " It was.
2.48pm Australia win by 10 wickets with more than 30 overs to spare. A thoroughly dominant display from Australia. Pakistan never stood a chance. Australia's bowlers were ruthless before Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney stamped their authority with twin half-centuries at better than a run-a-ball to put the chase to bed in 19.2 overs. Litchfield has taken to international cricket like a duck to water while Mooney did what Mooney does. Pakistan are on a steep learning curve on this tour.
One run to win.
END OF OVER:19 | 5 Runs | AUS-W: 125/0 (1 run required from 31 overs, RR: 6.57, RRR: 0.03)
- Phoebe Litchfield63 (59b)
- Beth Mooney57 (55b)
- Omaima Sohail1-0-5-0
- Nida Dar4-0-32-0
Omaima Sohail into the attack. Around the wicket
END OF OVER:18 | 10 Runs | AUS-W: 120/0 (6 runs required from 32 overs, RR: 6.66, RRR: 0.18)
- Beth Mooney55 (52b)
- Phoebe Litchfield60 (56b)
- Nida Dar4-0-32-0
- Kainat Imtiaz3-0-24-0
Umanga: "Can't see Australia loosing the upcoming t20 world cup barring a miracle from other team, they look super strong in both the formats with other teams looking far away now. Ruthless Stuff. "
END OF OVER:17 | 9 Runs | AUS-W: 110/0 (16 runs required from 33 overs, RR: 6.47, RRR: 0.48)
- Phoebe Litchfield55 (53b)
- Beth Mooney50 (49b)
- Kainat Imtiaz3-0-24-0
- Nida Dar3-0-22-0
Santo: "Its as if they've replaced a more aggressive rachel haynes and 18 more years of splendor career ! Phew what factory is this australia have!!! Phoebe litchfield a talent to watch..."
Sharat Verma : "After Tahila McGrath, Alana King another future star in Phoebe Litchfield is born. She is definitely going to serve Australian women's cricket for long time."
END OF OVER:16 | 5 Runs | AUS-W: 101/0 (25 runs required from 34 overs, RR: 6.31, RRR: 0.73)
- Phoebe Litchfield52 (50b)
- Beth Mooney44 (46b)
- Nida Dar3-0-22-0
- Kainat Imtiaz2-0-15-0
Ian Henshaw: "This is a ruthless display from a slick and professional Australian side... The question now for women's cricket is how best to build up the other teams for more competitive matches?" Domestic investment is the only way. Paying players as full-time professionals with good coaching and strong domestic leagues featuring quality overseas is the only way to improve depth and fast track talent.