Highest Run Chases in Women's ODI History: Top 10 World Record Pursuits

The Indian women’s cricket team created history in Navi Mumbai on Thursday with an unforgettable performance. They chased down a huge target of 339 runs against defending champions Australia to reach the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final.

India finished on 341/5 with nine balls remaining, the highest successful chase ever in Women's ODI record history. It was a night when calmness, confidence, and teamwork led by Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur took India into the cricket history record books.

Let's have a look at the top four most successful run chases in Women's ODI history, which showcased the true power of determination and skill, and batting performance:

4. Australia – 289/5 vs New Zealand, North Sydney Oval, 2012 (Target: 289): Lanning and Coyte Steer Aussies to Record-Breaking 289 Chase

This record stood tall for years and underlined Australia's powerful batting in high-scoring games. New Zealand had made 288/6 thanks to Amy Satterthwaite’s 109 and fifties from Suzie Bates and Sara McGlashan.

Australia were steadier, with Meg Lanning (72) and Rachael Haynes (70) contributing well at the top of the order and Sarah Coyte (51*) finishing calmly as they achieved 289/6 in 46.4 overs, winning by four wickets with 20 balls to spare.

3. Sri Lanka – 305/4 vs South Africa, Potchefstroom, 2024 (Target: 302): Athapaththu's Record 195* Powers Highest-Ever WODI Chase

Chamari Athapaththu once again showed why she is one of the most dangerous players in the world. Chasing 302 against South Africa, she played one of the greatest knocks in women’s cricket, an unbeaten 195 from just 139 balls, including 26 fours and five sixes.

Nilakshika Silva supported her well with a calm 50*. Sri Lanka reached the target easily in 44.3 overs, winning by six wickets. Even Laura Wolvaardt’s fine 184* for South Africa could not stop Athapaththu’s heroics.

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2. Australia – 331/7 vs India, Vizag, 2025 (Target: 331): Healy Heroics- When Australia Broke the Barrier

This was a thrilling World Cup group-stage match in which Australia chased down a huge 331 against India. A very strong platform was set by Smriti Mandhana's 80 and Pratika Rawal's 75. However, Alyssa Healy's 142 from 107 balls turned the match around.

With contributions from Phoebe Litchfield (40) and Ashleigh Gardner (45), Australia achieved the target with six balls to spare and three wickets in hand, breaking the record for the highest chase.

1. India – 341/5 vs Australia, DY Patil Stadium, 2025 (Target: 339): India Rewrites History: The World Record Chase

In front of a packed crowd in Navi Mumbai, India, he pulled off the impossible. Jemimah Rodrigues led the way with a stunning unbeaten 127, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur blasted 89 off 88.

Their 167-run partnership calmed India's nerves before Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26) carried the remainder of the innings home. Australia’s 338 total, with Phoebe Litchfield's 119 and Ellyse Perry's 77, appeared safe stock until India's fearless chase rewrote history.

Summary

The Indian women's cricket team made history by completing the highest-ever successful run chase in Women's ODI history, defeating Australia in the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup semi-final by chasing down a massive target of 339. 

This sensational victory, anchored by an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues and 89 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, shattered the record set by Australia (331 vs. India) earlier in the tournament, marking an unforgettable moment of skill and determination. The performance tops the list of WODI run chases, highlighting the recent surge in high-scoring games in women's cricket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest successful run chase in Women's ODI (WODI) history?

 The highest successful run chase in WODI history is 339 runs, achieved by India Women against Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final in 2025.

Which player has the highest individual score in a successful WODI run chase?

The highest individual score in a successful WODI chase is 195* runs, scored by Chamari Athapaththu for Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2024 (chasing 302).

Who held the WODI run chase record immediately before India's 339-run chase?

Australia Women held the previous record, having chased down a target of 331 runs against India Women in a group stage match of the same 2025 World Cup just days earlier.

Has a target of over 300 runs been successfully chased multiple times in Women's ODIs?

Yes, a target over 300 runs has been successfully chased three times: India's 339, Australia's 331, and Sri Lanka's 302.