Australia Women created history at the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup in Vizag, chasing a whopping 331 runs against India Women and winning by three wickets with one to spare. This monumental achievement, the highest successful chase in Women's ODI history, highlighted Australia's batting depth and set a new benchmark for the sport.
Notably, this match, which saw 661 runs scored in both innings, ranks as the third-highest match total in Women's ODIs, with a record-breaking 13 sixes hit, the most in a World Cup match.
Historic Chase in Women's ODIs
Australia's chase of 331 runs shattered previous records and set a new high in Women's ODI cricket. Below are the top five most successful chases in Women's ODI history:
331 – AUSW vs INDW, Vizag, World Cup 2025
302 – SLW vs. SAW, Potchefstroom, 2024
289 – AUSW v NZW, North Sydney, 2012
283 – AUSW versus INDW, Wankhede, 2023
282 – AUSW vs. INDW, New Chandigarh, 2025
This chase surpassed Australia's own record of 278 against India in Auckland during the 2022 World Cup, the previous highest in World Cup history.
Alyssa Healy's brilliance fuels Australia's triumph
The chase was set up by captain Alyssa Healy's explosive 142 off 107 balls, which included 21 fours and three sixes. She was ably supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who contributed to a quick opening stand of 85 points.
Ellyse Perry returned, despite an injury, to keep the innings steady during a tense phase. India staged a comeback as Amanjot Sharma dismissed Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Molineux in successive deliveries, but the composure of Perry and Kim Garth sealed the victory. The chase highlighted Australia's ability to maintain a high run-rate under pressure.
India's struggles and missed opportunities
India posted a formidable 330, powered by a strong opening partnership, but faltered in the last 10 overs, losing wickets and momentum. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur noted that they could have added another 30-40 runs on the batting-friendly pitch. Shree Charani's bowling stood out and challenged Australia's batters, but India's bowling unit struggled to contain the opposition's firepower. However, their fielding was exceptional, which kept them in the match.
Captains think about an exciting encounter
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said: “Today we could have had 30-40 runs the way we started, we kept losing wickets in the last 6-7 overs, it was a good batting wicket and we didn't take advantage of it… She (Charani) has been excellent. She is always there when the team needs her.”
Australia captain Alyssa Healy commented: “We'll take those two points to chase 330 in a 50-over game for us. It's new territory, so I'm glad we have the confidence now to do that… Litchfield takes a lot of pressure off me, and we just locked in and got off to a good start.”
