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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Melinda Farrell

Beth Mooney century leads Australia to 101-run win over Pakistan

Beth Mooney celebrates her century in the 101-run victory over Pakistan in the ODI at North Sydney Oval.
Beth Mooney celebrates her century in the 101-run victory over Pakistan in the ODI at North Sydney Oval. Photograph: Dean Lewins/EPA

A stunning Beth Mooney century powered Australia to a 101-run victory in the third One-Day International as Meg Lanning’s side wrapped up a series whitewash at North Sydney Oval.

Mooney’s innings have improved with each match since she took the gloves and stepped into the opener’s role in the absence of an injured Alyssa Healy in this series. After she was out for one in the opening game, the 29-year-old scored an unbeaten 57 in the second game as part of an opening partnership with Phoebe Litchfield as the pair comfortably chased down the modest target in Brisbane.

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