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Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Women's World Cup Live Score Updates

AUS-W vs PAK-W, Women's World Cup, Live Updates: Australia will face Pakistan in the 6th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday. Both teams have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns. While Australia beat England by 12 runs in a high-scoring thriller on Saturday, Pakistan had to face a crushing 107-run defeat to neighbours India on Sunday. While Australia have plenty of firepower in their team, Pakistan will be relying on their bowlers Nida Dar and Anam Amin to restrict the defending champions to a low score. Heater Graham has temporarily replaced Ashleigh Gardner in Australia's squad. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Aussie women wary of Pakistan spin threat

Australia will be fighting Pakistan on two fronts on Tuesday as Meg Lanning's side face their next opponent at the Women's World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana hails 'inspirational' Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for returning to action six months after child birth

Smriti Mandhana has hailed "inspirational" Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for setting an example for sportswomen across the world by returning to play six months after giving birth to a child. After they beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, some Indian players were seen having a good time with Maroof's daughter Fatima with pictures and videos of them playing with the six-month-old girl going viral. Vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh and Richa Ghosh were seen making playful gestures at the toddler cradled in Maroof's arm. "Coming back post pregnancy in 6 months and playing international cricket is so inspiring. @bismahmaroof setting an example for sportswomen across the globe," Mandhara wrote in an Instagram post.

Smriti Mandhana's Heartwarming Instagram Story For Pakistan Captain Bismah Maroof

Star India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has hailed "inspirational" Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for setting an example for sportswomen across the world by returning to play six months after giving birth to a child. After they beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, some Indian players were seen having a good time with Maroof's daughter Fatima with pictures and videos of them playing with the six-month-old girl going viral.

Women's World Cup: India overwhelm Pakistan in campaign opener

Sneh Rana shines with bat and ball as India put one over neighbours PakistanOne of the poignant moments at the Bay Oval stadium in Mount Maunganui on Sunday was Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof walking into the stadium with her six-month old daughter Fatima in one hand and her backpack slung on the other. It summarized a stirring tale of grit, determination and a comeback. AS IT HAPPENEDOnce the match, India's World Cup opener against Pakistan started, Mithali Raj's team exhibited the same qualities on the field. Struggling at 114/6 in the 34th over, India rode on a fine batting show from Smriti Mandana (52), Deepti Sharma (40), Sneh Rana (53 n. o, 48b, 4x4) and Pooja Vastrakar (67, 59b, 8x4) to steer India to a competitive 244/7.

Watch: India Players Share Heartwarming Moment With Pakistan Skipper Bismah Maroof's Daughter After Women's World Cup Match

India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs to start their 2022 ICC Women's World Cup campaign on a winning note in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Shortly after India's win, the team's players shared a heartwarming moment with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and her infant daughter. In a picture shared on social media by a Pakistani journalist, the Indian players can be seen posing for a picture with Maroof and her daughter. The Indian players are also seen making playful gestures at the toddler. Many social media users hailed the players for the gesture.

ICC Women's World Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Top-Order Has To Score Runs In A Big Tournament Like This, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

Her team may have beaten Pakistan by 107 runs in their Women's World Cup opener but India skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday expressed concerns about the side's batting, especially the top-order. India posted 244 for seven and bowled out for 137 to record a convincing win at the Bay Oval. "I am happy we won the first game but a lot of things to work on. When you lose wickets in the middle order, it does put a lot of pressure. The top-order has to score runs in a big tournament like this," Raj said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Happy we won against Pakistan, but lot of things to work on, says Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj on Sunday expressed concerns about the side's batting, especially the top-order. India posted 244 for seven and bowled out for 137 to record a convincing win at the Bay Oval. "I am happy we won the first game but a lot of things to work on. When you lose wickets in the middle order, it does put a lot of pressure. The top-order has to score runs in a big tournament like this," Raj said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Women's World Cup Live Score Updates

Aussie women wary of Pakistan spin threat

Smriti Mandhana hails 'inspirational' Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for returning to action six months after child birth

Smriti Mandhana's Heartwarming Instagram Story For Pakistan Captain Bismah Maroof

Women's World Cup: India overwhelm Pakistan in campaign opener

Watch: India Players Share Heartwarming Moment With Pakistan Skipper Bismah Maroof's Daughter After Women's World Cup Match

ICC Women's World Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Top-Order Has To Score Runs In A Big Tournament Like This, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

Happy we won against Pakistan, but lot of things to work on, says Mithali Raj