IND vs AUS, Women’s World Cup 2025 highlights: Alyssa Healy’s 142 guides Australia to historic WODI run chase.
Brief Scores: India 330 (Smriti Mandhana 80, Annabel Sutherland 5/40) lost to Australia 331/7 (Alyssa Healy 142, Shree Charani 3/41) by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Alyssa Healy (142 off 107 balls)
Australia extended their unbeaten streak in the 2025 Women’s World Cup with a thrilling three-wicket win over India in Visakhapatnam. Chasing a daunting target of 331, Alyssa Healy’s brilliant 142 anchored the chase and proved decisive, while Ellyse Perry’s match-winning six in the 49th over sealed the victory.
India posted a strong total, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 80, but a late wobble in the innings prevented them from setting an even bigger target, allowing Australia to clinch a tense and memorable win.
Talking Point: India lose last 6 wickets for 36
India’s strong 330 was undermined by a late-order collapse, losing six wickets for just 36 runs. In the death overs, they failed to capitalise on the solid platform laid by the top and middle order, costing them crucial runs.
Quick wickets at the end restricted India from pushing their total past 360–370, and the lack of contribution from the lower and middle order allowed Australia to chase the target comfortably. India’s inability to accelerate in the final overs ultimately proved decisive in the outcome.
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Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s fifties power India to 330
India Women got off to a strong start in Visakhapatnam after Australia chose to bowl first, posting an imposing 330 in 48.5 overs. Smriti Mandhana (80 off 66) and Pratika Rawal (75) set the stage ablaze with a breathtaking 155-run opening stand. Their fearless strokeplay laid the perfect platform before Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol kept the momentum flowing.
Then came Richa Ghosh, who ignited the stands with a blistering 32 off 22 balls at a strike rate of 145.45. Her towering sixes and fearless intent electrified the atmosphere. Alongside Jemimah Rodrigues, she added a quick 54 runs for the fifth wicket to push India closer to the 300 mark.
But just when a 350-plus total seemed within reach, India stumbled, losing their last six wickets for 36 runs. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland’s clever variations turned the tide late in the innings, as she finished with an impressive 5 for 40.
Alyssa Healy’s 142 guides Australia to record chase against India
Australia clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in Visakhapatnam, chasing down a challenging target of 331 with six balls to spare. Captain Alyssa Healy led the charge with a brilliant 142, anchoring the innings and setting a new record for the highest individual score against India in Women’s World Cup history.
Ashleigh Gardner also made a valuable contribution with 45 runs, while Ellyse Perry showcased her resilience by returning to bat after retiring hurt, finishing unbeaten on 47, including a match-winning six in the 49th over. This victory highlighted Australia’s depth and composure, as they expertly navigated a challenging chase to secure a memorable win.
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Statistical Highlights from IND vs AUS, Women’s World Cup 2025 game
- Smriti Mandhana became the 5th batter overall & second India batter to cross the 5000-run mark in WODI history.
- Smriti Mandhana is the first batter in WODI history to register 1000+ runs in a calendar year. Her runs tally in 2025 stands at 1062 runs.
- Pratika Rawal has crossed the 800-run mark in WODIs in 2025.
- Smriti Mandhana & Pratika Rawal added 155 runs for the opening wicket. This is India’s highest first wicket stand against Australia in WODIs.
- India’s total of 330 is their highest 1st innings score against Australia in WODIs.
- This is the first time that Australia have conceded a 300+ score in Women’s World Cup history. The previous highest team total against Australia in WWC was England’s 298-8 in WWC 2022.
- India’s total of 330 is their highest team score in Women’s World Cup history, surpassing their total of 317-8 against West Indies in WWC 2022.
- Annabel Sutherland registered the 24th fifer in Women’s World Cup history.
- The opening partnership of 85 runs between Alyssa Healy & Phoebe Litchfield came in just 11.2 overs. This is the fourth-fastest opening stand in Women’s World Cup history, and Australia’s fastest (minimum 50 runs).
- Alyssa Healy scored her first WODI hundred as skipper of Australia.
- Alyssa Healy struck the third-highest knock (142) in a chase in Women’s World Cup history.
- Shree Charani registered her best figures (3-41) in WODIs.
Points table scenario and what’s next?
After India’s narrow defeat, the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 points table has seen a shift. Australia now leads the standings with 7 points from 4 matches, maintaining an unbeaten record. India, on the other hand, are at third place with 4 points from 4 matches. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals, and with several matches remaining, both teams are still in contention for the knockout stages.
Looking ahead, India will face England on October 19 in Indore, while Australia takes on Bangladesh on October 16 in Visakhapatnam.
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