AUSTRALIA CRUSH PAKISTAN BY 113 RUNS TO CLOSE IN ON SEMI-FINALS

Ellyse Perry produced one of her best innings of a long T20 World Cup career to lead Australia to a fourth victory from as many matches at this edition of the women’s world cup, with a massive 113-run win against Pakistan. On a batting-friendly pitch at Headingley, Perry struck 71 off 48 balls to lead her side to 199 for 7, sharing a century partnership for the second wicket with Georgia Voll, after Pakistan had made an early breakthrough removing Beth Mooney first ball. Pakistan in response, bowled out for 86 in 13.4 overs. Summarized scores: Australia 199 for 7: Perry 71 Pakistan 86: Muneeba Ali 32 Molineux 2 for 6, Perry 2 for 9 and Sutherland 2 for 12 Australia won by 113 runs