Remashree Muniandy saved two match balls against Brianna Jefferson in the decisive fourth game before clinching the 2-1 victory for the 10th-seeded Aussies against their seventh-seeded opponents.

Today’s other match in Pool B saw second-seeded hosts Malaysia beat Japan 3-0 at the National Squash Centre in Malaysia's capital. 

In Pool A, there were wins for top seeds Egypt and eighth seeds Switzerland.

Egypt defeated Singapore 3-0, while Switzerland overcame France 2-1.

Hong Kong triumphed in both their Pool C matches, firstly beating New Zealand 3-0 in the afternoon and Ireland by the same scoreline in the evening.

Chinese Taipei suffered back-to-back 3-0 defeats at the hands of India and New Zealand and find themselves bottom of the standings.

England have taken charge of Pool D with 3-0 successes over South Korea and South Africa.

The United States and South Korea occupy second and third place respectively after both overcame Sweden.

The US won 3-0 prior to South Korea prevailing 2-1.