Australia Women scripted history by chasing down a record 331 runs to defeat India by three wickets in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, marking the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.
Match Summary
Australia Women pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory against India Women at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2025, successfully chasing a mammoth target of 331 runs with one over to spare. This historic win set a new benchmark for the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history, surpassing the previous record of 302 runs. The match was a showcase of resilience and skill, with Australia's captain Alyssa Healy anchoring the chase with a magnificent 142 off 107 balls, while Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 47 to guide the team home under pressure. India had posted their highest-ever total in Women's ODI World Cup history, 330/10 in 48.5 overs, powered by a 155-run opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana (80 off 66) and Pratika Rawal (75 off 96), but their bowling attack could not contain Australia's determined pursuit.
Key Performances
Alyssa Healy delivered a captain's knock, scoring 142 off 107 balls with 21 boundaries and 3 sixes, laying the foundation for Australia's record chase. Her aggressive yet controlled innings kept the required run rate in check and demoralized the Indian bowlers. Ellyse Perry, who retired hurt due to a cramp during the innings, returned to the crease at a crucial juncture and remained unbeaten on 47, finishing the match with a six to seal the victory. Ashleigh Gardner contributed a vital 45 before being dismissed, while Phoebe Litchfield provided a solid start with 40 runs. For India, Smriti Mandhana became the first player in women's ODIs to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year, reaching the milestone with a six off Sophie Molineux. She also became the youngest and quickest to reach 5,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in just 112 innings. Pratika Rawal supported her with a composed 75, and Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 21) and Richa Ghosh (32 off 22) provided quickfire cameos in the death overs.
Bowling and Fielding Highlights
Annabel Sutherland was the standout performer with the ball for Australia, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/40) to dismantle India's middle and lower order. Her intelligent use of pace variations and ability to strike at crucial moments brought Australia back into the game after a strong start by the Indian openers. Sophie Molineux (3/75) and Ashleigh Gardner (1/15) provided valuable support. For India, Shree Charani was the most effective bowler with figures of 3/41, including the crucial wicket of Alyssa Healy, caught brilliantly by Sneh Rana in a diving one-handed effort. Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur chipped in with two wickets each. A key moment came when Richa Ghosh missed a stumping chance off Phoebe Litchfield early in the powerplay, which could have changed the course of the chase. Despite India's late surge, removing Sophie Molineux and Ashleigh Gardner in quick succession, Perry's return proved decisive.
Match Statistics
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1st | 330 | 10 | 48.5 | Lost |
| Australia | 2nd | 331 | 7 | 49.0 | Won by 3 wickets |
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 80 | 66 | 9 | 3 | 121.21 |
| Pratika Rawal | 75 | 96 | 10 | 1 | 78.13 |
| Harleen Deol | 38 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 95.00 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 33 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Richa Ghosh | 32 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 16 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 22 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 78.57 |