Women’s World Cup: Australia elect to bat first against Pakistan

Leicester, England (Staff Report): Australia won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 today (Wednesday) at Grace Road, Leicester, England.

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Six-time champion Australia have won all of their first three matches in the tournament so far. Pakistan, however, are looking to end the losing streak after falling short against South Africa, England and India.

In other matches of the day, India will play against Sri Lanka at Derby and England will face South Africa at Bristol.

Pakistan Squad:

1. Sana Mir (captain)

2. Asmavia Iqbal

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3. Ayesha Zafar

4. Diana Baig

5. Ghulam Fatima

6. Iram Javed

7. Javeria Wadood

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8. Kainat Imtiaz

9. Marina Iqbal

10. Bibi Nahida

11. Nain Abidi

12. Nashra Sundhu

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13. Sadia Yousaf

14. Sidra Nawaz

15. Waheeda Akhter

Australia Squad:

1. Meg Lanning (captain)

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2. Sarah Aley

3. Kristen Beams

4. Nicole Bolton

5. Alex Blackwell

6. Ashleigh Gardner

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7. Rachael Haynes

8. Alyssa Healy

9. Jess Jonassen

10. Beth Mooney

11. Ellyse Perry

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12. Megan Schutt

13. Belinda Vakarewa

14. Elyse Villani

15. Amanda-Jade Wellington