Megan Schutt snared her first five-wicket haul in a T20 international before Ellyse Perry smashed her way to an unbeaten 57 at the top of the order in an eight-wicket Australian win over Pakistan.
After a clean sweep over Pakistan in last week’s three-match ODI series, Australia’s women’s side once again asserted their dominance over their rivals at North Sydney Oval on Tuesday afternoon.
Megan Schutt celebrates a wicket against Pakistan on Tuesday.Credit:Getty
After losing the toss and being asked to bowl, Australia reduced Pakistan to 4-32 before bowling them out for 118.
Schutt was named player of the match after taking 5-15 from four overs.
They are the best figures of any Australian pace bowler, male or female, in a T20 international.
In the run chase, Perry was elevated to the top of the order due to a slight injury to Beth Mooney that was described as a “niggle” by team officials.
Ellyse Perry starred with the bat for Australia.Credit:Getty
Perry responded in emphatic fashion by blasting 57 off 40 balls as Ash Gardner chipped in with 30 from 19 balls.
Australia reached Pakistan’s target in the 14th over.
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