Ellyse Perry starred with bat and ball as Australia thrashed Pakistan by 113 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday. The result moved six-time champions Australia closer to the semi-finals, with all four of their group matches won so far. Pakistan, already eliminated from the tournament, slumped to a fourth straight defeat.
What was the result of Australia vs Pakistan?
Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs after posting 199-7, built around Ellyse Perry's 71 from 48 balls. Pakistan were then bowled out for just 86, with Perry taking two wickets. Muneeba Ali top-scored with 32 before three run outs compounded Pakistan's batting collapse.
How does this affect Australia's Women's T20 World Cup campaign?
Australia have now won all four of their group games at the Women's T20 World Cup, keeping their unbeaten run intact. They sit firmly among the favourites to progress, with six previous World Cup titles to their name. Their final group match comes against title rivals India on Sunday, a clash likely to settle semi-final places.
What happened in the other group matches?
New Zealand kept their faint semi-final hopes alive by beating Scotland by six wickets in Bristol. Darcey Carter's unbeaten 72 had set Scotland a target of 132, but a century stand between Izzy Sharp (62) and Brooke Halliday (41) carried New Zealand home.
The hosts still need England or the West Indies to lose both remaining matches to reach the last four, with those two sides meeting before New Zealand's must-win game against England follows.
Sri Lanka also strengthened their semi-final push, beating Ireland by nine wickets with 27 balls to spare in Bristol. Captain Chamari Athapaththu struck an unbeaten 106, the tournament's highest score so far, hitting 17 fours and two sixes from just 61 balls. Ireland had set a modest target of 130-5, with skipper Gaby Lewis top-scoring on 59, but Sri Lanka cruised home at 134-1.
What do Pakistan and Sri Lanka need to do next?
Pakistan's tournament is over after losing all four of their group games. Sri Lanka, by contrast, remain in contention and must beat Scotland on Friday while hoping other results fall their way. A win there would keep alive their chances of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.
