In an exciting match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Australia Women created history by pursuing India's massive total of 330 runs. The Aussies emerged victorious by three wickets with an over to spare, making it the highest successful chase in Women's ODI history. Captain Alyssa Healy's brilliant innings scored 142 off 107 balls and was the standout performance of the match, leading the Australians to a record-breaking win.

Coming into the contest, India Women had two wins from three matches, while Australia maintained an unbeaten run. Batting first, India’s openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave the hosts a perfect start with a 155-run partnership. Mandhana scored a blistering 80 off 66 balls and became the fastest woman to reach 5000 ODI runs, while Rawal anchored the innings with 75. However, after a strong position at 192/1, India’s middle order failed to capitalise, folding for 330 in 48.5 overs. Annabel Sutherland’s five-wicket haul (5/40) was crucial in restricting India.

In response, Australia started confidently. Healy and Phoebe Litchfield made 85 runs together as the Indian bowlers came under pressure. After Litchfield was out for 40, Healy continued her assault on the Indian bowlers, reaching her hundred in 84 balls. Ellyse Perry played in the middle order, not out with 47 after returning from injury. Despite a few wickets in the end from Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, Australia maintained their composure, clinching the match with six balls remaining. Healy finished with an outstanding performance, earning her the Player of the Match award. Below are the main reasons for the India Women defeat:

1. Late Batting Collapse

India were well set at 294 for 5 but lost their remaining six wickets for a meager 36 runs. This collapse deprived them of at least 30–40 runs that might have turned the game. Sutherland's astute bowling (5/40) shattered India's tailenders and prevented them from scoring a large total.

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2. Alyssa Healy's Match-Winning Masterclass

Alyssa Healy was unstoppable, playing a captain’s innings that transformed the game. Her 142 runs scored from 107 balls had 21 fours and 3 sixes, and she kept the scoreboard moving while applying tremendous pressure on India. Despite regular wickets falling at the opposite end of the pitch, Healy exhibited fearless stroke play and game awareness, keeping Australia always in control in the run chase.

3. Unsteady Bowling and Perry's Serene Comeback

India's bowlers began well and took crucial wickets but were unable to keep the pressure constant. Although Shree Charani (3/41) and Deepti Sharma attempted to shift the balance, the batting depth of Australia depth neutralized their efforts. The game-changer was when Ellyse Perry came back to bat after being retired hurt, making a serene 47* from 52 balls to take her team through. Her consistent hand during the last overs guaranteed Australia's triumphant historic run chase and India's second loss of the tournament.

England Women secured their third straight win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by beating Sri Lanka Women by 89 runs in Match 12. With this win, England temporarily moved to the top of the points table. After losing a couple of early wickets in the powerplay, Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt stabilized the innings. England’s middle order struggled for a while, but Sciver-Brunt remained strong and scored a brilliant 117 off 117 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, guiding England to a challenging total of 253.

Sri Lanka’s bowling was led by Inoka Ranaweera, who took three wickets, while Udeshika Prabodhani and Sugandika Kumari picked up two wickets each. Despite this, they allowed enough runs for England to set a large target. Chamari Athapaththu had to retire hurt early on and only returned to make 15 runs. Although Sri Lanka started their chase with a little hope, early wickets, including Hasini Perera to Sophie Ecclestone, put them under pressure. Ecclestone bowled superbly, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in her 10 overs.

Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships, with only three players making 20 runs or more. England’s bowlers, including Sciver-Brunt, who took two wickets in the second innings, made sure the chase never took off. England dominated with bat and ball while Sri Lanka could not recover from early difficulties. This win was another strong performance for England, while Sri Lanka remains winless in the tournament. Below are the main reasons for the Sri Lanka Women's defeat:

1. Nat Sciver-Brunt's Century

Nat Sciver-Brunt made an outstanding knock of 117 runs off 117 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, making her the first to register a fifth hundred in ICC Women's World Cup history. She was dropped on a modest score of 3 early on, which ultimately cost Sri Lanka. This century helped England to a respectable total of 253 for 9 in their full 50 overs.

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2. Sophie Ecclestone's Bowling Masterclass

Sophie Ecclestone, a left-arm spinner, played a brilliant bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 17 runs in 10 overs. She sparked a middle-order collapse for Sri Lanka taking three wickets for just eight runs in a crucial four-over spell. Her wickets included such key batters as Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Chamari Athapaththu.

3. Sri Lanka's batting collapse and inability to build sustained partnerships

After a good beginning, where they reached 95/2 at one point, Sri Lanka's batting collapsed after the inclusion of Ecclestone in the bowling team. Only Hasini Perera (35 runs) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 runs) scored decent runs before the team's collapse. The team could not establish settled partnerships required to chase the tough score of England. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs, losing by 89 runs.

New Zealand Women finally win their first victory of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, beating Bangladesh Women comprehensively by 100 runs in Match 11. The match was held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where New Zealand came back strongly after a sequence of early losses in the tournament. Not only did this win raise their confidence but also pushed them ahead of Bangladesh in the points table.

After winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bat first and scored a competitive 227/9 in their 50-over allotted time. Skipper Sophie Devine opened with a good 63 runs, while Brooke Halliday scored a crucial 69 runs. Both their 112-run stand for the fourth wicket took New Zealand off the shaky start at 38/3. Rabeya Khan for Bangladesh was impressive with the ball, ending on a haul of 3/30.

Chasing 228, Bangladesh’s innings never gained momentum as they collapsed to 33/6 inside the first 14 overs. Despite a late effort from Fahima Khatun (34) and Rabeya Khan (25), the team was eventually bowled out for 127 in 39.5 overs. Jess Kerr (3/21) and Lea Tahuhu (3/22), playing her 100th ODI, were instrumental in sealing a dominant win for the White Ferns. This commanding victory saw New Zealand move to fifth place on the points table. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Top-order collapse:

Bangladesh's top and middle order was in collapse against New Zealand's bowling attack in the chase of 228. They were reduced to 33/6 in 14 overs, effectively killing off their chase. Only three batters reached double figures.

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2. Failure to dismiss New Zealand's middle order: 

Following a strong beginning with the ball, Bangladesh could not keep up the pressure and take wickets in the middle overs. This allowed New Zealand to limit their collapse from 38/3, and build an adequate partnership between Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday.

3. Excellent bowling from New Zealand: 

New Zealand's bowlers were absolutely overwhelming, piercing through the Bangladesh batting order. Jess Kerr and Tahuhu were particularly damaging, each picking up three wickets. The continued pressure from the New Zealand bowlers meant that Bangladesh were unable to make any effective partnerships.

In Match 10 of the ICC Women’s  World Cup 2025, South Africa Women defeated India Women by three wickets with seven balls to spare at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, October 9. This victory allowed the Proteas to take their unbeaten record against India in the Women's World Cup to 3-0. It was also their second straight victory in this year’s tournament, while India suffered their first loss at home.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, India started off well, having scored 55 runs within the first 10 overs. Smriti Mandhana (23) and Pratika Rawal (37) were looking good initially, but after the loss of the first wicket, the middle order fell apart in a hurry. Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba were key wicket-takers to break India's momentum. Richa Ghosh batted fantastically to score 94 runs from 77 balls, scoring 11 fours and four sixes to guide India to 251. Tryon was South Africa's best bowler with figures of 3 for 32, while Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, and Tumi Sekhukhune also made valuable contributions with the wickets.

In pursuit of 252, South Africa started slowly and lost a couple of early wickets. But captain Laura Wolvaardt (70) calmed the innings through her measured batting. She established key partnerships with Chloe Tryon (49) and Nadine de Klerk, who played a brilliant innings to guide South Africa to victory. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls, filled with powerful shots, helped South Africa cross the line with a huge six in the final over. Despite losing, India remained on top of South Africa in the points table because of a superior net run rate. Below are the main reasons for the India Women defeat:

1. Lack of strong partnerships

India's batters could not build big partnerships after a good start. The middle order collapsed in quick succession and the team were floundering at 102 for 6. Although Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana added a partnership of 88 runs, by this point the earlier wickets did mean that India could not post a bigger total that would challenge South Africa.

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2. Nadine de Klerk's stunning innings

Nadine de Klerk's fiery knock of 84* off 54 balls turned the game around. Her strength and composure throughout, particularly under pressure, enabled South Africa to amass the target with relative ease. Even though Indian bowlers were taking wickets at regular intervals, de Klerk’s composure and confidence took control of the match in the end.

3. Dropped catch that proved crucial

A catch dropped by Smriti Mandhana cost India dearly. She failed to take a crucial opportunity to get Chloe Tryon out, who went on to score 49 runs. It gave South Africa the opportunity to recover and pick up momentum, which ultimately contributed significantly towards their winning run-chase.

Australia Women beat Pakistan Women by 107 runs in Match 9 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 8, 2025. It was an eventful match with ups and downs, in which Australia made a strong comeback after a weak beginning. Batting first, they were at 76/7 but with Beth Mooney's stunning innings of 109 runs off 114 balls. She was ably assisted by Alana King, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls. They assisted Australia in posting a healthy total of 221/9 in 50 overs.

Pakistan made a solid start to the game with the ball, and their bowlers caused trouble for the Australian top order. Nashra Sandhu was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal also bowled tightly. However, Pakistan failed to finish the job as Mooney and King built a record ninth-wicket partnership of 106 runs. This late recovery completely changed the momentum of the match in Australia’s favour.

Chasing 222 runs, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure. They lost five wickets for just 31 runs inside nine overs and never recovered. Sidra Amin fought hard with 35 runs, but no other batter stayed long enough at the crease. Australia's fast bowlers, Kim Garth (3/14), Megan Schutt (2/25), and Annabel Sutherland (2/15), bowled with good control and discipline and ensured that Pakistan could never get back into the match. This defeat was Pakistan's third consecutive loss, and Australia's second victory in a row propelled them to the highest point in the points table. Below are the main reasons for the Pakistan Women defeat:

1. Lack of Batting Partnerships

The Pakistan side struggled to build partnerships when chasing. After losing early wickets, none of the batters were able to settle in or support Sidra Amin. Incorrect shot selection and pressure on the bowlers by Australia resulted in a rapid downfall.

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2. Failure to Finish Australia’s Innings

Pakistan had the excellent opportunity to get Australia out cheaply when they were 76/7. But their bowlers failed to capitalize on that advantage. The impact of Beth Mooney and Alana King's 106-run partnership for the ninth wicket turned the match on its head and gave Australia a considerable total to defend from that point onward.

3. Poor Fielding from Pakistan Players

Pakistan's fielding also dropped off during the last 20 overs. Fatima Sana admitted that the team's energy dropped, which affected their standard of play. Missed opportunities and slow reactions in the field allowed Australia to seize momentum and finish the game strongly.

England women defeated a spirited Bangladesh women side by four wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 7, to move to the top of the Women’s World Cup 2025 standings. After winning the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose to bowl first, and her bowlers made early breakthroughs to put Bangladesh under some pressure. Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith took the wickets of Rubya Haider and Nigar Sultana within the powerplay, however, Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter built a steady partnership of 34 runs, rebuilding the innings.

Mostary led the innings for Bangladesh, finishing on a mature 60 runs off 108 balls, while Rabeya Khan gave a burst at the end with 43 runs off 27 balls. As a result of those innings, Bangladesh only managed to score 178 runs in 49.4 overs, where Sophie Ecclestone took the three wickets for England while Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, and Linsey Smith chipped in with two wickets each to restrict Bangladesh to a below par score.

In reply, England started shakily, losing Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont early to Marufa Akter’s clever in-swingers. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight steadied the innings with a 40-run stand, but further wickets kept England under pressure at 103/6 in the 30th over. Knight and Dean then forged a crucial 79-run partnership to guide England to a four-wicket win with 23 balls to spare. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh women defeat:

1. Slow Scoring and Batting Collapse

Bangladesh had difficulty finding runs against disciplined bowling from the England attack. Sobhana Mostary held one end but had very little support from her teammates. Wickets fell at regular times, and the pressure of slow scoring added to the pressure. This prevented Bangladesh from putting up a competitive total on the board.

2. England’s Spin Bowling

England’s spinners were excellent throughout the match. Sophie Ecclestone provided 3 wickets for 24 runs, with important wickets also coming from Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith and Alice Capsey. The spinners all bowled with great control, which created pressure on Bangladesh to be able to play their normal game and score runs.

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3. Heather Knight’s Calm Innings

Captain Heather Knight was the key difference in the chase. she stayed calm under pressure, Knight built key partnerships after a few early wickets and calmly took England safely over the line with a knock of 76, a demonstration of her experience in difficult situations.

South Africa Women won a confident six-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in Match 7 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Indore's Holkar Stadium. New Zealand batted first and began well with captain Sophie Devine playing a great innings of 85 runs. At one stage, they were 187/3 and looked on course for a good total. After that, though, things went a little awry. South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba bowled exceptionally well with figures of 4-40. Her bowling caused a big collapse as New Zealand lost their last seven wickets for just 44 runs and got all out for 231 in 47.5 overs.

South Africa had no trouble chasing the target. Opener Tazmin Brits batted brilliantly, scoring 101 runs from 89 balls. She was well supported by Sune Luus, who stayed not out with 83 runs. Both added 159 runs together and made the chase look very easy. South Africa reached the target in 40.5 overs and won the match with 55 balls to spare. South Africa maintained their good run in the tournament and scored precious points with this victory. Below are the main reasons for the New Zealand Women defeat:

1. Tazmin Brits’ Record-Breaking Century

Tazmin Brits was the player of the match with a wonderful century, as she scored 101 runs off 89 balls, her fifth hundred in 2025 and the most by any player in a single year. Her confident batting was the perfect start for South Africa and made the chase look easy.

2. Nonkululeko Mlaba’s Match-Winning Spell

Nonkululeko Mlaba's precise bowling tilted the game in South Africa's direction. She claimed 4 wickets for 40 runs, taking important players such as Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday out. Her spell shattered the rhythm of New Zealand and caused them to collapse.

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3. New Zealand’s Batting Collapse

After they reaching on 187 for 3, New Zealand then lost seven wickets for 44 runs. Lack of good shot selection and stress from South Africa's bowlers prevented them from scoring bigger. This collapse forced them to lose the game even after starting well.

India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 88 runs in Match 6 at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India batted first in the contest and ended up with a total of 247 runs on a sluggish pitch. Harleen Deol scored 46 runs with fine patience, and there was a brisk knock of 35 runs from 20 balls by Richa Ghosh to assist India in finishing well. For Pakistan, Diana Baig bowled impressively and claimed 4 wickets for 69 runs, but India's total was still difficult to chase.

When Pakistan batted, they kept losing wickets at a frequent rate and never managed good partnerships. Opener Sidra Amin scored a fearless innings of 81 runs and did her best to lead her side, but she was not receiving much support from the other batsmen. India's bowlers applied pressure, bowled responsibly, and prevented easy runs. Kranti Gaud was the best bowler, who bagged 3 wickets off only 20 runs, and Deepti Sharma picked up 3 wickets as well. Below are the main reasons for the Pakistan Women defeat:

1. Inability to Form Partnerships

Pakistan could not produce any strong partnerships. While Sidra Amin scored 81, no one else supported her, making Pakistan’s chase very difficult, as they lost wickets one after another.

2. Good Bowling by India

The Indian bowlers bowled tight lines and didn't allow runs.. Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma both took 3 wickets a piece and kept Pakistan under pressure right from the start. Their teamwork and accuracy were essential to Indian success.

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3. Mistakes Under Pressure

Pakistan made many mistakes while batting. Poor running between wickets and a big run-out of Muneeba Ali made things worse. These small errors and regular wickets stopped Pakistan from chasing and led to their 88-run defeat.

England Women began their campaign in the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup with a convincing victory against South Africa Women in match 4 at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on October 3. Winning the toss, England chose to bowl first, and their bowlers made a great start. South Africa’s batters struggled badly and were all out for just 69 runs in 20.4 overs, their second-lowest total in a Women’s ODI World Cup. Sinalo Jafta was the only player to fight a little, scoring 22 runs.

Chasing a small score of 70, England’s openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont made it look very easy. They stayed unbeaten and finished the chase in only 14.1 overs. Jones scored 40 not out, while Beaumont added 21 not out. With this, England won by 10 wickets and sent a strong message at the start of their campaign. Below are the main reasons for the South Africa Women defeat:

1. Batting Collapse Against Swing Bowling

South Africa’s batting collapsed right from the beginning. England’s bowlers, especially Lauren Bell with pace and Linsey Smith with swing, created big problems. Both openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, were out for 5 runs each. By the sixth over, South Africa was already in trouble at 19/4. After that, six batters were bowled out by scoring only single digits, indicating that they simply had no answers to the moving ball. 

2. Linsey Smith’s Dream Debut

Playing her first World Cup match, Linsey Smith was the star of the day. The left-arm spinner took 3 wickets for just 7 runs in 4 overs. She dismissed Wolvaardt, Brits, and Marizanne Kapp and exposed the fragile state of South Africa's batting. Her bowling spell ensured England never came out of cruise control.

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3. Strong Bowling as a Team

England’s bowling was not about one player alone. Nat Sciver-Brunt took 2 wickets for 5 runs, while Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean grabbed two wickets each. Their tight bowling did not allow South Africa to score freely and bowled them out for only 69 runs.

Bangladesh Women made a perfect start to their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant win over Pakistan Women in Match 3 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. After Pakistan chose to bat first, their innings collapsed to just 129 all out in 38.3 overs. Marufa Akter gave Bangladesh the best possible start, removing both openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for ducks in the very first over. From there, Pakistan’s batters struggled against disciplined bowling, with only Rameen Shamim (23) and Fatima Sana (22) showing some fight. Shorna Akter was the star bowler, taking a career-best 3/5, while Nahida Akter finished with 2/19.

In response, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target, as debutant Rubya Haider looked incredibly calm in a knock of 54 not out. With captain Nigar Sultana Joty and Sobhana Mostary, she made sure the chase was calm even after losing two early wickets. with that Bangladesh reached 131/3 in 31.1 overs, And won by 7 wickets, as it managed their batting and bowling with confidence and poise. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Batting Collapse and Early Wickets

Pakistan's batting collapsed from the opening over itself. Marufa Akter's swing bowling dismissed the two openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for a duck. Losing both openers without a run on the board put Pakistan under big pressure, and they never recovered. Through no fault of their own, the batting line-up quickly fell apart and left too much to be done by the middle order.

2. Bangladesh’s Effective Bowling

Bangladesh’s bowlers did their job very well. Marufa Akter’s early spell with the new ball set the tone, and the spinners took control later. Shorna Akter’s brilliant 3/5 broke the middle order, while Nahida Akter’s 2/19 kept the runs tight. Their accuracy and discipline made batting very hard for Pakistan.

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3. Lack of Partnerships

Even though there were minimal stand contributions from Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana, they simply did not materialize into holistic partnerships. Pakistan continued to lose wicket after wicket, which greatly hampered the ability to build a strong stand. Without a strong partnership, Pakistan fell for just 129 runs, which is far too few runs to defend against a confident side like Bangladesh.