Australia thump Pakistan to clinch ODI series.

SYDNEY -- Australia thumped Pakistan by 10 wickets on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match women's ODI series.

Chasing a target of 126, Australia's opening batters Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield helped their side reach home in the 20th over.

Litchfield returned unbeaten on 67 from 61 balls, smashing 10 boundaries. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Mooney scored 57 from 55 balls, which included six fours.

Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan lost their opening batter Sidra Amin in the second over with two runs on the board.

Muneeba and captain Bismah added 41 runs for the second wicket before the former perished for 18 off 41 balls which included three fours.

The previous match half-centurion for Pakistan, Nida Dar again showed some...

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