Australia Women take on Pakistan Women in Match 14 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, October 11, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Australia Women (AUS-W) have been dominant so far in the tournament. The defending champions, led by Alyssa Healy, are in terrific form, having secured comfortable wins over Sri Lanka and New Zealand. A victory here would guarantee their qualification for the next round, and they will enter the game as heavy favorites. Their batting line-up, featuring power-hitters like Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry, combined with the sharp bowling attack led by Megan Schutt and Ashleigh Gardner, makes them a formidable force.
On the other hand, Pakistan Women have shown glimpses of potential. They kicked off their campaign with a convincing win over Sri Lanka but suffered a setback in their recent game against arch-rivals India. They now face a must-win situation against the mighty Australians if they wish to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semis alive. With key players like Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, and Fatima Sana in their ranks, Pakistan will look to pull off a major upset to secure a historic semifinal berth.
Aus W vs PAK W Match Details
| Match | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Match No. 10 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | Fri, October 11, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being well-balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first, as chasing the target has been slightly advantageous on this surface.
AUS W vs PAK W Head-To-Head Records T20Is
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Won by Australia Women | 13 |
| Won by Pakistan Women | 0 |
| No Result | 2 |
Predicted XIs for AUS-W vs PAK-W
Australia Women
Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (w/c), Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt
Pakistan Women
Muneeba Ali (w), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal
Match Prediction
While Pakistan has shown resilience and some form in this tournament, their record against Australia in T20 World Cups is heavily stacked against them, with Australia winning 13 out of the 15 encounters. The Aussies are in supreme form, with their batting depth and bowling prowess making them a tough opponent for any team.
Pakistan will need to play out of their skins and execute near-perfect cricket to challenge the Australians. However, with the experience and firepower Australia brings to the table, they are the strong favorites to win this contest.
Prediction: Australia Women to win the match.
Despite Pakistan’s fighting spirit, Australia’s overall balance and depth should see them through to another victory in this crucial World Cup match.