# Cricket: Beth Mooney’s century helped Australia bounce back from a top-order collapse to beat Pakistan by 107 runs at the Women’s World Cup in Colombo. The defending champions were reduced to 76 for seven. However, Mooney scored a blistering 109 and shared the highest-ever ninth-wicket partnership in Women’s ODI history with Alana King, 106 from 96 balls, as Australia recovered to 221 for nine in 50 overs. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 114. Mooney says batting was mentally tough:
Cricket: Mooney inspires Australia’s fightback at the Women’s World Cup [SOUND]
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