In one of the most thrilling matches in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia Women scripted history by chasing down a mammoth 331-run target against India in Visakhapatnam. This chase became the highest successful run-chase in Women’s ODI history and a landmark moment in World Cup history.
Match Summary: AUS-W vs IND-W, 13th ODI – Women’s World Cup 2025
| Match | 13th ODI – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Stadium, Vizag |
| Date | 12 October 2025 |
| Result | Australia Women won by 3 wickets |
| India Women | 330 all out (48.5 overs) |
| Australia Women | 331/7 (49.0 overs) |
Alyssa Healy’s Career-Defining Knock
Australian skipper Alyssa Healy smashed 142 runs off 107 balls, anchoring the historic chase with class and aggression. Her innings included 21 boundaries and 3 sixes, and it now stands as:
- 3rd century in Women’s World Cup ODIs
- Highest individual score by an Australian captain in a World Cup run-chase (142)
- Part of the highest successful run-chase in Women’s ODIs (331/7)
India’s Strong Start But Sloppy Finish
India got off to a flying start thanks to:
- Smriti Mandhana’s 80 (66)
- Pratika Rawal’s 75 (96)
Their 155-run opening stand set the tone for a 350+ total. However, a middle and lower-order collapse saw them lose last 6 wickets for just 36 runs, falling short of their 50-over quota.
Read more: India Women vs Australia Women Head-to-Head in ODI Records
India’s Scorecard Highlights
| Batter | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 80 (66) |
| Pratika Rawal | 75 (96) |
| Richa Ghosh | 32 (22) |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 33 (21) |
| Amanjot Kaur | 16 (12) |
Annabel Sutherland’s Five-Wicket Haul
With the ball, Annabel Sutherland was exceptional, picking up 5 wickets for just 40 runs in 9.5 overs — her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs. Sophie Molineux added 3 wickets to stall India’s big finish.
Australia’s Run-Chase: Partnerships That Sealed It
From Healy’s opening blitz with Litchfield to the calm finish by Ellyse Perry (47)* and *Kim Garth (14)**, Australia kept the scoreboard ticking.
Key Partnerships
| Partnership | Players Involved | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Wicket | Healy – Litchfield | 85 |
| 2nd Wicket | Healy – Perry | 69 |
| 5th Wicket | Healy – Gardner | 95 |
| Final Stand | Perry – Garth | 28* |
Post-Match Reactions
Alyssa Healy (Player of the Match):
“To chase 330 in a World Cup is something special. We knew if we stayed in the game, we had the depth to do it. Credit to everyone – especially Sutherland with the ball and Perry with the bat at the end.”
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Captain):
Record-Breaking Stats from the Match
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest Chase in WODIs | 331/7 by AUS vs IND, 2025* |
| Highest Chase in Women’s World Cup | 331/7 by AUS vs IND, 2025* |
| Most Sixes in a Women’s World Cup Match | 13 (AUS vs IND, Vizag, 2025) |
| Most Hundreds by Wicketkeepers in World Cups | 3 – Alyssa Healy* |
| Most 100s in Women’s ODIs for Australia | 6 – Alyssa Healy (tied with Sarah Taylor) |
India’s First Loss Defending 300+ in ODIs
| Total Defended | 300+ |
|---|---|
| Matches | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Loss | 1 (Today) |
What’s Next?
- India Women will face England Women on October 19.
- Australia Women will take on Bangladesh Women on October 16.
- The World Cup race heats up as teams gear up for the final leg of group matches.
This match will be remembered for Alyssa Healy’s masterclass, Australia’s grit, and India’s missed chance to close out a dominant position. In what was a true ODI epic, cricket fans were treated to one of the best games in women’s World Cup history.
