Opener Alyssa Healy starred with the bat after the bowlers produced a clinical display as Australia coasted to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday.

The Australian bowlers struck at regular intervals, save a fine 99-run partnership between skipper Bismah Maroof (78 not out) and all-rounder Aliya Riaz (53), to restrict Pakistan to 190 for 6 after the six-time champions won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Then, led by star player Healy (72), who scored a scintillating half-century, the batters comfortably notched up their second win of the tournament with 15.2 overs to spare. Australia, who defeated England in their campaign opener, moved to the top of the table while Pakistan continued to languish at the bottom. They had lost to India in their tournament opener.

Chasing 191 for victory, Healy and Racheal Haynes (34) shared a 60-run stand to provide a steady start to Australia. Below-par fielding by Pakistan gave both openers a reprieve each.

Haynes, who scored a century against England, stayed aggressive, but her run-a-ball knock was finally put to an end by spinner Nashra Sandhu (1/30). Healy brought up her 14th half-century in only 55 deliveries. She hit seven boundaries.

Brief scores: Pakistan Women 190/6 in 50 overs (B. Maroof 78 n.o.; A. King 2/24). Australia Women 193/3 in 34.4 overs (A. Healy 72). Australia Women won by 7 wickets.