Pakistan crash to Australia in Super Six Stage

LAHORE - Australia defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in Super Six Stage of ICC Women's World Cup. Batting first after wining the toss, Australia scored 229 runs in 50 overs after losing six wickets. Ebsary and Nitschke were the top scorer from Australian side with 51 and 56 runs respectively. In reply, Pakistan managed to score only 122 runs in 45.1 overs. Poulton and Perry took two wickets each whereas Andrews, Farrell and Rolton took one wicket each. It was Pakistan's highest score against Australia after it was bowled out for 23 and 27 in the previous two matches against the five-time champion in Melbourne and Hyderabad, India, in 1997. The victory has put Australia on four points along with India and New Zealand who have played one fewer match but go head to head at the North Sydney Oval on Tuesday in front of ESPN STAR Sports cameras. The winner of tomorrow's match will strengthen its claims for a place in the 22 March final as both the teams will then play their last matches on Thursday against lower-ranked sides, with New Zealand facing Pakistan and India meeting the West Indies.

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