Beth Mooney produced a batting masterclass to rescue Australia from a perilous position and guide them to a commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, the defending champions endured a shocking top-order collapse, slumping to 76 for 7 in the 22nd over as Pakistan’s spinners, led by Nashra Sandhu (3/37), took control of the game. But Mooney, showing remarkable composure under pressure, turned the innings around with a brilliant 109 off 114 balls, which was also her fifth ODI hundred and maiden World Cup ton. She found an unlikely ally in Alana King, who struck an unbeaten 51 off 49 balls. Together, the pair added a record 106 runs for the ninth wicket, the highest stand for that wicket or lower in women’

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