Women’s World Cup 2025: Who said what? after IND-W vs AUS-W match 13
Australia Women scripted history by chasing down 330 to beat India Women by 3 wickets, recording the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history.
In a sensational match during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia Women achieved the highest-ever run chase to endure a 3 wicket-pull knockover against India Women in Match 13 of the tournament, held at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The Australians caught India Women at 330, the highest-ever target in Women’s ODI history, to produce a sensational conclusion, with one over to spare.
India batted first and was off to a dream start with openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) building a solid 155-run partnership. Their dominant stand laid the ground for a huge total, but a sudden middle-order collapse saw India lose six wickets for a mere 36 runs to reach 330. Annabel Sutherland was the star with the ball for Australia, taking her first five-wicket haul (5/40), while Sophie Molineux was ably supported by 3/75.
Alyssa Healy's stunning 142 off 107 deliveries, the record highest by an Indian-opponent batter in the Women's World Cup, spearheaded Australia's chase. Even after Ellyse Perry's brief retirement hurt, she returned to seal the deal with a 47 not out, leading her team home in style. Shree Charani (3/41) and Amanjot Kaur (2/68) battled hard for India, but the depth of Australian batting and Alyssa Healy's brilliance were too much to handle.
IND-W vs AUS-W: Who Said What?
Alyssa Healy (Player of the Match):
“Really proud of the group. Things got a little tight, but our belief got us through. We pulled things back with the ball; otherwise, we could’ve been chasing 360. Charani bowled really well; we tried to limit her damage. Overall, an incredible team effort to chase down 330.”
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain):
“We started really well and thought we could add 30-40 more runs. The pitch changed in the end, and we couldn’t capitalize in the last few overs, that cost us. The openers were brilliant again, but our middle-order couldn’t finish strong. We’ll discuss and come up with a better approach. This combination has given us success before; two bad games won’t change that.”
Alyssa Healy (Australia Women Captain):
“A great result. To chase 330 in a 50-over game is a new territory for us. We showed belief and composure. Getting a good start was crucial, Litchfield took the pressure off me, and we maintained the run rate. Sutherland was the pick of our bowlers; she identified the right lengths and executed perfectly. Partnerships were key today, and having Perry walk in at 30* was cheeky but vital. There are some cramp worms going around, so we’ll take the rest before the next game.”
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