IND W vs AUS W: In what can only be described as a batting blitz, the Australia Women’s cricket team set a new benchmark for dominance in ODIs, posting a jaw-dropping total of 412 all-out against India Women in the ongoing series. This remarkable feat, achieved on September 20, 2025, not only marked Australia’s joint-highest total in ODIs but also left India struggling to keep up with the sheer power of their boundary-hitting assault.
The Outfield: A Game-Changer
The Arun Jaitley Stadium outfield, which had been on the slower side in the first two games, took on a whole new character in this match. Today, the surface was like a fast highway – the ball raced across the grass, turning boundaries into a frequent spectacle. It was almost as if the game was played on “2X speed” and it was evident that India Women had a tough time adapting.
While some of the Indian players had prior experience of playing in this very same outfield during the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the game was nothing like they had expected. The Australian women simply turned it into a boundary-fest, with the ball often finding the ropes or soaring over them, even when the Indian field placements seemed well thought-out.
🚨 Highest innings totals in W ODIs
— bhanu🇮🇳 (@Bhanu_R780) September 20, 2025
1. NZ w – 491/4 vs IRE W
2. NZ w – 455/5 vs PAK W
3. NZ w – 440/3 vs IRE W
4. IND w – 435/5 vs IRE W
5. NZ w – 418/10 vs IRE W
6. AUS w – 412/10 vs IND W
– Australian women equal their previous highest ODIs Score 🤯🔥#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/lDOSOswqyM
Australia’s Boundary-Storm: 60 Fours and 5 Sixes
Australia’s innings was a spectacle of aggressive strokeplay. By the time they were all-out in 47.5 overs, they had smashed 60 fours and 5 sixes, amassing a staggering 412 runs. This meant nearly a boundary every 4 balls – an extraordinary statistic that perfectly encapsulated the sheer onslaught Australia unleashed.
The Indian bowlers, including their key players, had little to show for their efforts in the face of Australia’s boundary-hitting storm. With the outfield being as fast as it was, the challenge for the Indian bowlers became much harder, and their field placements and bowling strategies were put under immense scrutiny. India’s efforts to stop the singles inside the ring, tighten the field, and bring the match under control were all largely ineffective against a determined Australian onslaught.
India’s Struggles and Australia’s Dominance
India’s struggles were evident throughout the innings. Their field placements often left gaps that Australia exploited to perfection. The Indian bowlers found it difficult to contain the onslaught, misfields and poor execution added to their woes. Every bowler had their fair share of punishment, and while there was a brief moment of hope when Australia started to lose wickets in a late collapse, India’s position in the game never really improved.
If it wasn’t for the late collapse from the Australian side, the match would have looked a lot worse for India. Even though Australia’s innings ended in the 48th over, their total of 412 was a reflection of just how lethal they were in this game.
A Challenging Chase Ahead for India Women
With a mountain to climb, India Women now face an uphill battle in this high-scoring ODI. Given the state of the match and the chasing history in Mullanpur, it’s clear that the Indian women will need something truly special to chase down this massive total.
India will need to dig deep, find their rhythm, and ensure that they don’t fall into the same traps that Australia’s bowlers set in the first innings. With a total of 412 posted against them, a statement win will take a herculean effort, and this may just be the wake-up call India needed before the next crucial phase of the tournament.
