Australia registered a dominant 113-run victory over Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, although the win was overshadowed by a finger injury suffered by wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.
Mooney dislocated the middle finger of her right hand twice during Pakistan’s run chase at Headingley. Despite receiving treatment, she continued playing and took two catches in the 14th over off Annabel Sutherland’s bowling to help wrap up Pakistan’s innings.
The injury adds to Mooney’s fitness concerns after she battled back stiffness during Australia’s 98-run win over the Netherlands earlier in the tournament.
Earlier, Australia recovered from a disastrous start after Mooney was dismissed for a first-ball duck to post 199-7.
Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with a superb 71 off 48 balls, sharing a century partnership with Georgia Voll, who contributed 39, to put Australia in a commanding position.
“I really enjoyed my innings,” Perry said. “The powerplay is the best time to bat, I wanted to keep taking the game on.”