Australia Women made cricket history by completing the highest successful chase in women’s ODI cricket, overhauling India’s 330 with three wickets and six balls to spare in a thrilling Women’s World Cup encounter at Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2025. Captain Alyssa Healy, who won Player of the Match, led from the front with a magnificent 142 runs off 107 balls, smashing 21 fours and 3 sixes. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Australia restricted India to 330 all out in 48.5 overs, thanks to Annabel Sutherland’s five-wicket haul (5/40). India’s innings was built on a solid 155-run opening partnership between Pratika Rawal (75 off 96 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (80 off 66 balls), but they collapsed dramatically from 294/4 to 330 all out, losing their last six wickets for just 36 runs.
Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 330 | 48.5 | All out | Lost by 3 wickets |
| Australia Women | 331 | 49.0 | 7 | Won (highest ODI chase in women’s cricket) |
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Toss: Australia Women, elected to field first
Match Type: Day/Night (50-over match)
Player of the Match: Alyssa Healy (Australia)
Points: Australia Women 2, India Women 0
Source: ESPNcricinfo Official Scorecard
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | Australia | Batter (Captain) | 142 runs (107 balls, 21×4, 3×6, SR: 132.71) |
| Annabel Sutherland | Australia | Bowler | 5/40 in 9.5 overs (Economy: 4.06) |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | Batter | 80 runs (66 balls, 9×4, 3×6, SR: 121.21) |
| Pratika Rawal | India | Batter | 75 runs (96 balls, 10×4, 1×6, SR: 78.12) |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | All-rounder | 47* (52 balls, 5×4, 1×6) – Match-winning knock |
Key Moments
- Strong Start: India raced to 58 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, with both openers scoring at a steady pace.
- Century Opening Stand: Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana reached their 100-run partnership in just 112 balls. Mandhana brought up her fifty off 46 balls, while Rawal reached her half-century off 69 balls.
- Record Partnership: The opening pair put on 155 runs in 142 balls before Mandhana was dismissed for 80, caught at deep midwicket off Sophie Molineux’s bowling.
- Middle-Order Power: Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 21 balls) and Richa Ghosh (32 off 22 balls) added a quick-fire 50-run partnership off just 30 balls, pushing India past 300.
- Sutherland’s Brilliance: Annabel Sutherland destroyed India’s tail with five wickets, including four dismissals in her final 2.5 overs using clever slower balls.
- Healy’s Lightning Start: Australia raced to 82 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Healy reached his fifty in just 35 balls with 8 fours and 1 six.
- Century Blast: Alyssa Healy brought up her century in 84 balls, putting Australia firmly in control of the chase.
- Perry’s Injury Drama: Ellyse Perry retired hurt at 154/1 after scoring 32 runs off 23 balls but returned to bat when Australia needed her at 299/6.
- India’s Fightback: Shree Charani dismissed the dangerous Healy for 142, caught by Sneh Rana. India then took three more quick wickets to make it 303/7.
- Nervous Finish: Kim Garth (14 not out) and Ellyse Perry (47 not out) held their nerve to complete the historic chase with 6 balls remaining.
Match Analysis
This match will go down as one of the greatest ODI chases in women’s cricket history. Australia showed remarkable skill and composure while chasing down the highest total ever successfully chased in women’s ODI cricket.
Alyssa Healy’s explosive innings of 142 runs from just 107 deliveries set the foundation for Australia’s record chase. Her strike rate of 132.71 and ability to find boundaries consistently put Australia ahead of the required run rate from the start. She built a crucial 85-run opening partnership with Phoebe Litchfield in just 11.2 overs, giving Australia a flying start. Later, her 95-run partnership with Ashleigh Gardner (45 off 46 balls) kept the momentum going.
India’s innings had two clear phases. The opening partnership was outstanding, with both batters combining elegant strokeplay with smart running between wickets. They scored their first 50 runs in 52 balls, reached 100 in 112 balls, and then accelerated to 150 in 142 balls. Mandhana’s aggressive approach (strike rate of 121.21) complemented Rawal’s steadier innings perfectly.
After the openers departed, Harmanpreet Kaur (22 off 17) and Harleen Deol (38 off 42) kept the innings moving forward. The real acceleration came when Rodrigues and Ghosh were together, smashing a 50-run partnership off just 30 balls. At 294/4 in the 43rd over, India looked set for a total around 360-370.
However, Annabel Sutherland’s brilliant bowling in the death overs changed everything. Her five-wicket haul, bowled at an economy rate of just 4.06, was the best performance of the match. She used slower deliveries and yorkers expertly, catching batters by surprise. The collapse from 294/4 to 330 all out meant India fell at least 30-40 runs short of a defendable total.
The turning point in Australia’s chase came when Ellyse Perry returned after retiring hurt. Coming back to bat at 299/6 with Australia still needing 32 runs, she showed true championship character. Her calm, experienced approach guided Australia home alongside Kim Garth. Perry’s unbeaten 47 off 52 balls was the perfect supporting act to Healy’s fireworks.
India’s bowlers tried their best to defend the target. Shree Charani’s three wickets (3/41 in 10 overs) and Deepti Sharma’s disciplined spell (2/52 in 10 overs) kept them in the contest until the final overs. But Australia’s batting depth and determination proved too strong.
What’s Next
This victory strengthens Australia’s position in the World Cup standings and sends a powerful message about their championship credentials. The team showed they can chase down any total, displaying both aggressive batting and mental toughness under pressure.
For India, despite posting a massive 330 runs, their defensive bowling and death-overs batting remain concerns. The loss of six wickets for 36 runs in the final overs cost them dearly. They will need to find better strategies to defend big totals and finish innings more strongly against top teams.
Both teams continue their World Cup campaigns in the coming weeks. Australia will look to maintain their winning momentum as they chase their eighth World Cup title, while India must regroup quickly and learn from this historic defeat.