The rivalry between India Women and Australia Women is one of the most competitive and entertaining battles in women’s cricket. Both teams have delivered memorable matches over the decades — from Harmanpreet Kaur’s Derby heroics to Alyssa Healy’s record-breaking knocks. As they prepare for their next encounter in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on October 12 in Visakhapatnam, let’s take a detailed look at their ODI head-to-head records, top performers, and statistics.
IND-W vs AUS-W ODI Head-to-Head Record
Australia Women have dominated the ODI rivalry, maintaining a strong upper hand over India Women since their first meeting in 1978.
| Category | Australia Women | India Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 59 | 59 |
| Wins | 48 | 11 |
| Losses | 11 | 48 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Win Percentage | 81.35% | 18.64% |
Win/Loss Ratio:
- Australia – 4.36
- India – 0.23
Last 5 ODI Matches Result (2024–2025)
Here’s a look at the most recent ODI encounters between India Women and Australia Women — a period marked by high-scoring matches and individual brilliance.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | Delhi | Australia Women | Won by 43 runs |
| Sep 17, 2025 | New Chandigarh | India Women | Won by 102 runs |
| Sep 14, 2025 | New Chandigarh | Australia Women | Won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Perth (W.A.C.A)** | Australia Women | Won by 83 runs |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Brisbane | Australia Women | Won by 122 runs |
Key Highlight:
In these five matches, India broke several records — including their highest-ever total (369 runs) and their first 100+ run victory over Australia in over three years.
Despite Australia’s 3–2 edge in the recent series, India’s batting strength has improved dramatically, setting up more competitive games than ever before.
Series Summary (2025): Australia Women won the 3-match ODI series 2–1 in India.
Most Recent Win: Australia Women defeated India Women by 43 runs in Delhi (Sep 2025).
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India vs Australia Women ODI Records in India
| Matches Played in India | Australia Wins | India Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 17 | 4 |
Last ODI in India: Australia Women won by 97 runs (Vadodara, 2018).
Highest & Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women (Highest) | 412 (47.5 overs) | Delhi | Won |
| Australia Women (2nd Highest) | 371/8 (50 overs) | Brisbane | Won |
| India Women (Highest) | 369 (47 overs) | Delhi | Lost |
| India Women (Lowest) | 74 (42 overs) | Auckland | Lost |
| Australia Women (Lowest) | 77 (36.4 overs) | Chennai | Lost |
Top Run Scorers in India vs Australia Women ODIs
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | India | 37 | 1123 | 34.03 | 89 | 0/9 |
| Karen Rolton | Australia | 25 | 924 | 54.35 | 107* | 2/7 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 19 | 916 | 48.21 | 125 | 4/5 |
| Alex Blackwell | Australia | 28 | 881 | 41.95 | 114 | 2/7 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 30 | 864 | 43.20 | 105 | 1/7 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 24 | 727 | 36.35 | 171* | 1/4 |
Top Wicket-Takers in India vs Australia Women ODIs
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Sthalekar | Australia | 26 | 36 | 4/20 | 20.19 | 3.44 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 30 | 32 | 5/19 | 26.18 | 4.64 |
| Jhulan Goswami | India | 33 | 30 | 3/6 | 37.26 | 3.92 |
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | Australia | 16 | 26 | 5/29 | 17.15 | 2.97 |
| Megan Schutt | Australia | 17 | 26 | 5/19 | 25.65 | 4.91 |
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Best Individual Performances
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 171* | 115 | India | Derby (2017) |
| Beth Mooney | 138 | 75 | Australia | Delhi |
| Alyssa Healy | 133 | 115 | Australia | Vadodara |
| Meg Lanning | 128 | 104 | Australia | Wankhede |
| Smriti Mandhana | 125 | 63 | India | Delhi |
Best Bowling Figures
| Player | Figures | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | 5/19 (8.1) | Australia | Wankhede |
| Megan Schutt | 5/19 (6.2) | Australia | Brisbane |
| Deepti Sharma | 5/38 (10) | India | Wankhede |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 5/30 (10) | Australia | W.A.C.A |
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | 5/29 (8.3) | Australia | Adelaide |
Highest Partnerships by Wicket
| Wicket | Runs | Players | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 189 | Phoebe Litchfield & Alyssa Healy | Australia | Wankhede |
| 3rd | 180 | Meg Lanning & Alex Blackwell | Australia | Wankhede |
| 5th | 126 | Beth Mooney & Tahlia McGrath | Australia | Mackay |
| 7th | 77 | Harmanpreet Kaur & Jhulan Goswami | India | Ahmedabad |
| 8th | 76 | Shafali Verma & Pooja Vastrakar | India | Vadodara |
Key Takeaways Ahead of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Clash
- Australia lead the rivalry comfortably, but India have shown strong improvements at home.
- Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur remain India’s most impactful batters against Australia.
- Ellyse Perry continues to dominate with both bat and ball for Australia.
- The upcoming match on October 12, 2025, in Visakhapatnam will be crucial for both teams in the World Cup standings.
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Upcoming India women vs Australia Women Clash
India Women vs Australia Women – October 12, 2025
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Time: 3:00 PM IST
The India Women vs Australia Women ODI rivalry has evolved from one-sided contests to thrilling showdowns featuring record chases and standout individual brilliance. As both teams gear up for their next World Cup face-off, fans can expect another intense and high-quality encounter that reflects the growth and spirit of women’s cricket.
