The way forward for Australian cricket is in robust arms after 19-year-olds Phoebe Litchfield and Darcie Brown dazzled to wallop Pakistan by 10 wickets within the second ODI in Brisbane.
“Now we have bought so many skilled gamers round us, which is de facto cool for Phoebe and I to be taught from,” Brown mentioned.
“They don’t seem to be going to play ceaselessly and I assume we’re those to hold their legacy, so we higher take in as a lot as we are able to whereas they’re nonetheless right here.”
Pakistan was bowled out at Allan Border Area for 125 in 43 overs.
Australia cantered to victory within the 20th over with Litchfield (67no off 61 balls) and fellow opener Beth Mooney (57no off 55) toying with the bowling assault.
There was symmetry within the stand after 19-year-old Litchfield had credited Mooney with inspiring her strategy to batting after she made an unbeaten 78 on Monday in Australia’s eight-wicket win over the guests.
Litchfield’s earlier knock was extra sedate. On this event she showcased her full repertoire together with her cowl driving a pleasure to behold.
“To see her do her factor is superior. She is a good human as effectively, which is even higher,” Brown mentioned.
“It’s no shock that she is dominating and the pictures you see on the market are so good. You possibly can watch all of it day.”
Mooney was in a dominant temper herself and saved driving her youthful accomplice on.
Earlier Australia’s bowlers, led by Brown, have been throughout Pakistan.
Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof gained the toss and opted to bat however Brown (3-32 off eight) was quickly into the motion and despatched again Sidra Amin (two) with a supply that jagged off the seam.
All-rounder Kim Garth made her format debut for Australia after beforehand enjoying 34 ODIs for Eire.
Garth (0-13 off eight) opened the bowling and saved issues tight at her finish.
Pakistan was unable to construct any momentum and the lack of Maroof (21) – lbw to Annabel Sutherland – was an enormous blow.
Australia captain Meg Lanning used her bowlers effectively and introduced again Brown within the center phases to nice impression.
The famous wicket taker claimed two scalps to have Pakistan in all types of hassle at 5-88. It solely bought worse from there for the vacationers.
“I assume it is all the time good to take a number of wickets when Meg offers me the ball. That’s one in every of my roles to be an attacking type of a participant,” Brown mentioned.
“It was nice to see (Garth) on the market. She was medical.”
All-rounder Nida Dar (24) was her facet’s greatest remaining hope and she or he was unfortunate to be run out on the non-striker’s finish when the ball brushed Garth’s fingers.
Sutherland (2-13) and leg-spinner Alana King (2-25) cleaned up the tail to depart Australia with a modest run chase.
The win wraps up the ODI collection for Australia.
The groups play the third and ultimate sport at North Sydney Oval on Saturday earlier than commencing a T20 worldwide collection.
