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Australia on brink of semis after thumping Pakistan


Australia on brink of semis after thumping Pakistan

Women's Twenty20 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

Defending champions Australia bowled out Pakistan for 82 and then cruise to a nine-wicket victory, virtually sealing a spot in the women's T20 World Cup semifinals on Friday (Oct 11).

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 were 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 take on India in their final group game on Sunday.

Pakistan still have a very slim chance of reaching the semi-finals but will need a win in their final game against New Zealand on Monday.

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