Australia’s Beth Mooney and Alana King etched their names into the record books with a sensational partnership during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday (October 8). The duo added a remarkable 106 runs from 97 balls for the ninth wicket, becoming the first-ever pair in women’s ODI history to post a 100-plus stand for the ninth wicket.
Historic Feat Shatters Previous Record
The previous record for the highest ninth-wicket partnership in Women’s ODIs belonged to Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth, who stitched together 77 runs against South Africa in North Sydney in February 2024. Mooney and King not only broke that mark but also set a new World Cup benchmark, surpassing the previous best of 66 runs by Kim Price and Yulandi van der Merwe for South Africa against India in 2000.
Highest 9th-Wicket Partnerships in Women’s ODIs:
| Players | Team | Runs | Opposition | Venue | Year |
| Beth Mooney, Alana King | Australia | 106 | Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | 2025 |
| Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth | Australia | 77 | South Africa | North Sydney | 2024 |
| Lynsey Askew, Isa Guha | England | 73 | New Zealand | Chennai | 2007 |
| Radha Yadav, Saima Thakor | India | 70 | New Zealand | Ahmedabad | 2024 |
| Josephine Nkomo, Nomvelo Sibanda | Zimbabwe | 69 | Ireland | Harare | 2021 |
Mooney’s Masterclass Lifts Australia
Australia were in deep trouble at 115/8 in 33.5 overs when Mooney and King came together. Mooney, batting at No. 4, produced a brilliant knock of 109 runs off 114 balls, smashing 11 boundaries. King played the perfect supporting role, remaining unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls, which included three fours and three sixes.
Their resilience not only rescued Australia from collapse but also created a historic chapter in women’s cricket.
For Pakistan, Nashra Sandhu was the standout bowler with 3/37 in 10 overs, while skipper Fatima Sana and Rameen Shamim claimed two wickets each.
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