In a breathtaking display of world-class batting, Australia Women scripted history by successfully chasing down 331 runs against hosts India Women in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history.
This was not just a win. It was a statement.
Powered by a majestic 142 from captain Alyssa Healy, Australia overhauled India’s mammoth total with six wickets in hand and an over to spare, etching their name into the record books on a historic day at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag.
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Healy Leads the Charge
Opening the innings, Healy was in a league of her own. Aggressive, composed, and unrelenting, she set the tone from the outset with her positive intent. Her century – a mix of finesse and firepower – kept Australia ahead of the required rate. She found support from Phoebe Litchfield, who provided a brisk start, and Ellyse Perry, whose classy strokeplay added stability.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
When Perry retired hurt midway through the chase and India picked up quick wickets, the pressure started to build. Amanjot Kaur reignited Indian hopes by dismissing Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Molineux in consecutive deliveries. Suddenly, Australia looked a little shaken at 278/5.
Yet, as champions do, they regrouped. Perry returned to the crease, displaying immense grit, and along with Kim Garth, calmly guided the Aussies home.
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Numbers That Tell the Story
- 331/6: Highest successful chase in Women’s ODIs
- 13 sixes: Most in a Women’s World Cup match
- 661 runs: Third-highest aggregate in Women’s ODI history
- 2nd-highest total while chasing in Women’s ODIs (behind India’s 369 vs Australia last month)
The previous record chase in Women’s ODIs was 302 by Sri Lanka vs South Africa in 2024, and in World Cups, it was 278 by Australia vs India in 2022. Australia have now smashed both records, once again showcasing why they remain the gold standard in women’s cricket.
India Put Up a Fight
Earlier in the day, India posted 330 – their highest total in Women’s ODI World Cups – led by some sensational stroke play from Smriti Mandhana and others in the top order. The hosts looked dominant with the bat and sharp in the field, and for much of the second innings, had Australia under the pump.
Their bowling, however, couldn’t hold back Australia’s powerhouse batting unit in the end. Despite breakthroughs and inspired fielding, the lack of wicket-taking threat in the middle overs proved costly.
A Final Before the Final?
This wasn’t just a group-stage clash – it felt like a dress rehearsal for a potential final. Two heavyweights going toe-to-toe, pushing each other to the edge, and delivering a classic.
For India, there are positives to take – especially in the way their batters stepped up under pressure. For Australia, it’s a reaffirmation of their ability to win from any situation, with a depth in batting that few teams can match.
And for cricket fans? This was a reminder of how thrilling women’s cricket has become, breaking records and rewriting history – one match at a time.
