Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Pakistan faced its third consecutive defeat during their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 campaign as defending champions Australia inflicted a 107-run defeat on the Green Shirts in the tournament's ninth match at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday.

Beth Mooney's gutsy century, followed by a collective bowling effort, led Australia to a resounding victory over bottom-placed Pakistan.

Set to chase a 222-run target, Pakistan's batting unit could yield 114 before getting bowled out in 36.3 overs, succumbing to their third consecutive defeat in the eight-team global event.

In-form top-order batter Sidra Amin waged a lone battle for the Green Shirts, scoring a fighting 35 off 52 deliveries with the help of five bou...