How Do You Beat Australia? The Unstoppable Force Of Women’s World Cup Cricket

The Unstoppable Queens Of Cricket

At this point, the real question isn’t who will win, but how on earth do you beat Australia?

With the semi-finals around the corner, the defending champions have walked through the group stages like a well-oiled machine — undefeated, unbothered, and quite frankly unstoppable. They didn’t just win; they dominated. South Africa was bowled out for a meager 97 runs, and even when things got messy against Pakistan (76-7 at one point), Beth Mooney’s clutch century brought them back like it was nothing.

This isn’t luck — it’s structure, strategy, and a little bit of swagger.

The Secret Sauce: Depth, Grit, And Madness

Australia’s squad is like a buffet of talent. They have eight genuine bowling options in one lineup — and every single one of them can bat. When your number seven is Tahlia McGrath and your number eight is Georgia Wareham, you’re not just a team; you’re a nightmare for bowlers everywhere.

It’s why they can swing big early on without worrying about losing wickets — their average powerplay run rate sits at a stunning 6.26, the highest in the tournament. Whether it’s Healy, Gardner, or Mooney, someone always steps up.

Even their captain, Alyssa Healy, admits that “backing your depth” is their secret weapon. And with an average of 73 for the first wicket, it’s easy to see why.

The Tiny Cracks (If You Can Call Them That)

No team is perfect — not even the Aussies. Their fast bowlers, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, and Megan Schutt, have been a little shaky during the powerplays. They’ve leaked runs against teams like England and South Africa and averaged 47 runs per opening partnership.

This means teams might have a chance — might — if they can strike early and keep the pressure on. Their death-over batting (overs 41–50) also hasn’t been tested much, striking at just 7.55 runs per over, behind South Africa and India.

But let’s be real — finding a weakness in this squad is like trying to find Wi-Fi in the Sahara.

The Rivals And Their Chances

• India: The last team to beat Australia in an ODI. They have the home advantage and a solid opening duo in Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal — if Rawal recovers in time. But their bowling depth could be their undoing.

• England: The most balanced team statistically. Their spin attack is second-best in the tournament, but their middle-order batting has struggled.

• South Africa: The queens of powerplay bowling. They’re disciplined, fearless, and have been finishing strong in the death overs thanks to Nadine de Klerk.

Still, everyone knows that beating Australia isn’t just about skill — it’s a mental game. You have to be perfect. And even then, you might still need a sprinkle of luck.

The Mental Edge

Australia’s fielding alone puts them ahead — they take almost 77% of their catches, ranking second overall. Their body language screams confidence, and their opponents often look like they’re fighting both the ball and their own nerves.

When you face Australia, you’re not just facing eleven players — you’re facing a culture of winning.

Final Whistle

If there’s one thing clear, it’s that Australia’s women’s cricket team is rewriting what dominance looks like in sports. They’re the blueprint — depth, confidence, and consistency rolled into one.

So, how do you beat Australia?
Simple. You don’t. You survive them.