Unbeaten Australia chase a semi-final spot as Pakistan search for a first win at Leeds Australia’s unbeaten run in the Women’s T20 World Cup continues as they face Pakistan at Headingley, with a semi-final berth within reach. The holders, who have won all three of their group matches, aim to secure their place in the last four with a victory over the already-eliminated Pakistan side. Pakistan, having been knocked out of contention, are seeking their first win of the tournament to salvage pride and provide a positive outcome for their campaign. The Group 1 clash, scheduled for Tuesday, pits the tournament’s top team against a side that has struggled to find form. Australia’s dominance in the tournament has been marked by their ability to dominate both batting and bowling. Their opening victory over South Africa was a 65-run triumph, followed by a crushing 98-run win against the Netherlands and a nine-wicket dismantling of Bangladesh at Headingley. Key performers like Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner have been instrumental in their success, while the spinners have consistently restricted opponents in the middle overs. The depth of their batting lineup has made scoring 180 feel routine, further solidifying their position at the top of the group. A win against Pakistan would leave them just one game away from the semi-finals, with their head-to-head record against the team—14 matches without a loss—highlighting the challenge they pose. Pakistan’s campaign has been marred by consistent failures, with all three of their matches ending in losses. Their elimination from the tournament was sealed after a 23-run defeat to Bangladesh, leaving them with little to play for.#pakistan #australia #beth_mooney #headingley #womenst20worldcup
