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The whole world is celebrating International Women's Day and the women cricketers are also doing their bit. They are celebrating the big day on the field. On a day dedicated to Women around the globe, Pakistan Women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof set an example and showed that a woman does not need to give up her career in order to look after her family.
Playing her second international match after childbirth, the Pak skipper scored a half-century and then shared a beautiful moment with her newborn daughter, Fatima. During the World Cup match against Australia, the batter dedicated her half-century to the new baby by doing the cradle celebration. After completing her fifty, the batter gestured towards the stands where her baby was with Bismah's mother.
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The Pakistan Women's skipper led her team from the front against Australia as she scored an unbeaten 78 to power her team to a respectable total. During her 122-ball knock, the skipper smashed eight boundaries. In the process, she became the first Pakistani player to score a half-century against Australia in ODI World Cup. Although her team lost, Maroof's effort was applaudable. Maroof was well aided by Aliya Riaz who also scored a half-century. The all-rounder scored 53 off 109 balls with the help of four boundaries. She also stitched a 99-run partnership with the captain.
Australia win comprehensively
Talking about the result of the game, Australia won the game comprehensively. 191 was always going to be a tough score to defend against a star-studded Australian batting lineup. Captain Alyssa Healy led the charge for Australia as she scored a brisk half-century (72 off 79). Elysse Perry and Beth Mooney finished the game for Australia with a 40-run partnership. Mooney hit the winning runs with the help of a boundary off Nida Dar. With this win, Australia women have made two in two wins and sit at the top of the table with four points.