Women’s T20 World Cup, Group A, Dubai
Pakistan 82 (19.5 overs): Gardner 4-21
Australia 83-1 (11 overs): Healy 37 (23)
Australia won by nine wickets
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Australia all but secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a ruthless nine-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai.
The reigning champions are two points clear at the top of Group A with three wins from three and, given their high net run-rate, it would take an unlikely set of results to deny them a last-four spot.
The only disappointment for Australia on an otherwise comfortable night was injuries to Tayla Vlaeminck and Captain Alyssa Healy.
After winning the toss, the six-time winners skittled Pakistan for just 82, the lowest total of the World Cup so far.
Ashleigh Gardner was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4-21, with Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland claiming two wickets apiece. They then needed just 11 overs to chase down their modest target, Healy top-scoring with 37 from 23 balls before retiring hurt.
Australia takes on India in their final group game on Sunday. Pakistan still has a very slim chance of reaching the semi-finals but will need a win in their final game against New Zealand on Monday.
BBC
