New Delhi: Six-time T20 Champions, Australia Women’s team are set to face the Pakistani Women’s Team in Match 14 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Pakistan women’s team are currently in the third position on the points table with the women in green losing their game against arch-rivals India. However, Pakistan was able to defeat Sri Lanka Women in their next match.
Meanwhile, the Australian Women’s team have started the tournament like a true champion. While the Australians defeated their Tasman rivals, the New Zealand Women’s team by 60 runs, the defending champions thrashed the Sri Lankan Women’s team by 6 wickets to win the tournament opener.
Considering the strength of both sides, Australia Women (AUS-W) are the clear favourites in this encounter. Their depth in both batting and bowling, coupled with their experience in handling high-pressure situations, gives them an edge. Pakistan Women (PAK-W) will rely on a collective effort to challenge Australia, with key players like Nida Dar and Fatima Sana needing to deliver standout performances. However, if Australia plays to their potential, they are expected to secure a comfortable victory.
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women- Playing XI
Australia W XI
Alyssa Healy (C), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt
Pakistan W XI
Fatima Sana (C), Muneeba Ali, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shams, Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women- Squads
Australia Women Squad
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham.
Pakistan Squad
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
Travelling reserve
Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper).
Non-travelling reserves
Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani