Australia secures 113-run victory over Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Australia defeated Pakistan by 113 runs in their group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup on June 23 at Headingley. Ellyse Perry led the effort, scoring 71 runs while taking 2 wickets for 9 runs. Australia scored 199-7, with notable contributions from Georgia Voll (39) and Annabel Sutherland (27 not out). Pakistan, who are eliminated from the tournament, managed only 86 runs before being dismissed in 13.4 overs. The upcoming match against India on June 28 will confirm Australia’s place in the semi-finals.
- •Australia scored 199-7, led by Ellyse Perry's 71 runs.
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 86 in just 13.4 overs.
- •Georgia Voll contributed 39 runs to Australia's total.
- •The match featured three run outs from Pakistan.
- •Australia faces India next for a key semi-final decider.
- 10:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
- 8:44 PMBBC Sport — Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
"Australia 199-7; Pakistan 86 (13.4 overs) | Australia win by 113 runs Ellyse Perry top scores with 71 as Australia effectively reach semis 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. 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. Continue reading...
"Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.
"Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 10:44 PMInjury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan
Australia 199-7; Pakistan 86 (13.4 overs) | Australia win by 113 runs Ellyse Perry top scores with 71 as Australia effectively reach semis 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. 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. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:44 PMAustralia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 8:44 PMAustralia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.
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