Australia Women Collapse to 76 Against Pakistan – World Cup 2025 Shock – The ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed a rare collapse from Australia Women, one of the most dominant teams in women’s cricket. Facing Pakistan Women in Colombo, the Aussies crumbled to just 76 runs in 21.2 overs, marking one of their lowest totals in Women’s ODI history.
Batting first after Pakistan opted to bowl, the Australian top order faltered under disciplined spin and seam attack. Skipper Alyssa Healy (20 off 23) and Beth Mooney (33 off 38) were the only batters to reach double digits. Left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu delivered a stunning spell (3/17), while Rameen Shamim (2/16) and Sadia Iqbal (1/20) tightened the noose around the Aussie batters.
This performance has not only shocked the cricketing world but also entered the record books among Australia Women’s lowest-ever ODI totals.
Australia Women’s Lowest ODI Totals – Complete List
While Australia Women are known for their dominance, their history also features some rare batting failures. Below is the detailed list of their lowest scores in Women’s ODIs.
| Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date | ODI No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 51.3 | New Zealand Women | Beckenham | Lost | 29 Jul 1993 | #183 |
| 77 | 36.4 | India Women | Chennai | Lost | 28 Dec 2004 | #502 |
| 76 | 21.2 | Pakistan Women | Colombo (WC 2025) | Ongoing | 8 Oct 2025 | #1370+ |
| 86 | 41.1 | New Zealand Women | Adelaide | Lost | 1 Feb 1996 | #210 |
| 119/9 | 40.0 | England Women | Nottingham | Lost | 8 Aug 1976 | #23 |
| 122 | 54.0 | New Zealand Women | Lower Hutt | Lost | 10 Feb 1990 | #129 |
| 131 | 46.4 | New Zealand Women | Sydney | Lost | 21 Feb 2004 | #465 |
| 133/9 | 50.0 | India Women | Jaipur | Won | 25 Jan 1984 | #64 |
| 133 | 49.4 | England Women | Chelmsford | Lost | 29 Jun 2009 | #709 |
| 137/6 | 60.0 | New Zealand Women | Dartford | Won | 7 Jul 1973 | #8 |
How the 2025 Collapse Ranks Among Historic Records
Australia’s 76 vs Pakistan in Colombo (2025 World Cup) now sits alongside their lowest totals of 77 (twice), against New Zealand (1993) and India (2004).
- This is the third-lowest score in their ODI history.
- It is also one of the lowest totals recorded in the Women’s World Cup by any top side in modern cricket.
- Unlike past collapses, this time it came at a global stage where Australia are usually seen as title favourites.
Expert View – What Went Wrong?
- Pressure of conditions: The Colombo surface offered turn and grip for Pakistan’s spinners.
- Early wickets: Losing three batters inside 13 overs triggered panic.
- Dependence on Mooney: Beth Mooney held the innings with 33 runs, but no partnerships built around her.
- Spin choke: Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim dismantled the middle and lower order with tight lines.
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Historical Context
Australia Women have won more World Cups (7) than any other team, but their low totals show that even the best sides can struggle. Many of these collapses came against New Zealand and India, two sides that historically troubled them with spin-friendly conditions.
Their latest collapse against Pakistan adds a fresh chapter — significant because Pakistan had never bowled Australia out so cheaply before.
Conclusion
Australia Women’s 76 against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s World Cup is now etched in ODI history as one of their lowest totals ever. While it highlights a shocking collapse from the reigning champions, it also shows the growing competitiveness of women’s cricket, with teams like Pakistan producing game-changing performances.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on how Australia bounce back from this setback and whether this collapse will affect their confidence in the road ahead.
