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.”

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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.”

In Match 12 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, England Women rolled on with a clinical 89-run win over Sri Lanka Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Batting first, England scored a challenging 253/9 in 50 overs after a brilliant century from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 117 off 117 balls, her innings knit the innings together even as the wickets fell regularly from the other end. The bowling from Sri Lanka was impressive, led by Inoka Ranaweera who took 3/33, the England batters combined to set a total that was defendable on a surface that took plenty of spin.

In reply, Sri Lanka Women couldn't gain momentum in their pursuit and were finally bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs. Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone was England's chief destroyer, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting order with the figures of 4/17 from her 10 overs. Hasini Perera (35) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33) contributed but failed to convert their efforts into winning scores. England's overall performance across all departments earned them the win and took them to the top of the points table.

ENG-W vs SL-W: Who Said What?

Nat Sciver-Brunt (Player of the Match):

"Our plan was to build a partnership with Heather Knight and stay till the end, which is something we’ve talked about a lot. The pitch was inconsistent, so I focused on playing straight and minimizing risks. It’s very special to score my first hundred as captain, I’m really happy to contribute to the team’s win."

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Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Captain):

"We bowled really well for most of the innings, but the last few overs cost us 30–40 runs. Dropping the catch of Nat Sciver-Brunt changed the game, that’s why they say catches win matches. We improved in some areas but need better execution, especially with the bat. As professional players, we must perform consistently for the team. I’m feeling okay physically and hope to bounce back stronger in the next match."

Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Captain):

"We started off really well, and Amy and Tammy showed great intent early on. The pitch got tricky after the powerplay, but adapting quickly helped. Batting at No. 3 worked well for the team, and once I was set, the ball came nicely onto the bat. Sophie Ecclestone was brilliant, to have someone who gives you both control and wickets is a captain’s dream. We’ve played good cricket in patches, but we need more big partnerships to feel comfortable going forward."

New Zealand Women secured a convincing 100-run win against Bangladesh Women in Match 11 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. New Zealand batted first after winning the toss and put a good score of 227/9 on the board in their 50 overs. Skipper Sophie Devine (63 runs) and Brooke Halliday (69 runs) played their part, sharing a vital 112-run partnership to salvage the innings after early deterioration reduced New Zealand to 38/3. Rabeya Khan was the Bangladeshi bowlers' choice, with 3/30.

In reply, Bangladesh-W also struggled miserably in their pursuit of 228, being finally bowled out for 127 in 39.5 overs. Only three Bangladeshi players scored above double figures, with Fahima Khatun (34 runs) and Rabeya Khan (25 runs) showing some resistance in a losing cause. New Zealand bowlers stood out in a wonderful performance, led by Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu, who each claimed three wickets, providing a one-sided victory for their team.

NZ-W vs BAN-W: Who said what?

Brooke Halliday (Player of the Match):

"I guess the biggest thing after the couple of days was being okay with getting ones and being okay with being boring. We knew the plan, bat long till the 40th over and then have the party time. It’s easy to bat with Sophie; she keeps it simple, and that helps me. What we did well today was keep things simple with the ball, and it worked for us."

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Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain):

"We bowled well early on but couldn’t maintain consistency with the bat. After 40 overs, we leaked too many boundaries, and that cost us. The lower middle order is trying hard, but we need more from the top batters. Hopefully, the bowlers continue this form, and our batting unit steps up in the next game."

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Captain):

"Really pleasing for this side to get on the board. Conditions were tough, but Brooke and I accepted that it wouldn’t be easy. Mair and Lea were exceptional with the ball, attacking the stumps and keeping pressure on. Every point is gold in this tournament, so we’ll take each game as it comes."

It was an exciting match in Visakhapatnam as South Africa Women beat India Women by three wickets in Match 10 of theICC Women's World Cup 2025 on October 9. India won the toss and decided to bat first. They scored a total of 251 runs, with Richa Ghosh playing a wonderful innings of 94 runs. But the middle order failed to capitalize on the beginning as Smriti Mandhana (23), Harmanpreet Kaur (9), and Jemimah Rodrigues (0) fell cheaply. Amanjot Kaur (13) and Sneh Rana (33) assisted India in scoring a fighting total. For South Africa, Chloe Tryon was the top bowler with three wickets, while Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, and Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up two each.

While chasing 252, South Africa had a tough start, but captain Laura Wolvaardt steadied the innings with a fine 70-run knock. Chloe Tryon added 49 runs before Nadine de Klerk played an outstanding match-winning innings. Her outstanding score of 84, from a mere 54 balls, saw South Africa over the line with a huge six in the last over. Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud, each taking two wickets, did their best with the ball, but de Klerk's impressive hitting took South Africa to a thrilling win.

IND-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Nadine de Klerk (Player of the Match):

"I’m lost for words. Playing India at home is always tough, and to get us across the line feels great. When Chloe and I batted together, we talked about taking it deep and backing ourselves at the end. My power-hitting comes naturally; that’s my role, to finish games. It was a good wicket, and once I got in, I knew I could do it. We’ll take the confidence from this win and come back stronger against Bangladesh."

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Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain):

"Tough game. Both teams played really well. We collapsed while batting but still managed 251 on the board. Richa was outstanding once again, she always gives us hope. Our top order needs to take more responsibility and bat longer. We’ve been making the same mistakes in the last few matches, and we need to fix that before facing Australia. It’s a long tournament, and we’ll look to bounce back stronger."

Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

"That was incredible. I don't think I’ve seen something like that in my career. I’m still lost for words. Nadine was just special, she has been hitting like that in the nets, but the temperament she showed with the tail was amazing. Richa batted really well for India; we tried to go wide to her, but she played those brilliantly. Credit to our pace bowlers too, they did well to keep India around 250."

Australia Women registered a dramatic comeback to defeat Pakistan Women in Match 9 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, Australia were in big trouble at 76 for 7, but Beth Mooney played a brilliant knock of 109 runs from 114 balls. She added a record 106-run partnership with Alana King, who stayed unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls. Their efforts helped Australia recover and register a good overall of 221/9. Pakistan’s spinners, especially Nashra Sandhu with 3/37, bowled well early on but could not stop the late fightback.

In reply, Pakistan’s batting collapsed as they were all out for just 114 runs in 36.3 overs, losing the match by 107 runs. Sidra Amin was the only batter who fought with 35 runs, while the others failed to build partnerships. Australia bowlers, commanded by Kim Garth (3/14), Megan Schutt (2/25), and Annabel Sutherland, were terrific with the ball and never let Pakistan settle. This massive victory provided Australia with two crucial points and lifted their confidence before facing India in their next match.

AUS-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Beth Mooney (Player of the Match):

"I’d rate this innings pretty high because we were in a tricky situation. I just focused on building partnerships with Kim Garth and Alana King. It was about sticking to the plan and playing late in subcontinent conditions. Alana was brilliant, she’s such a great teammate and always lifts the group. It was tough out there, but worth it in the end."

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Fatima Sana (Pakistan Captain):

"We were on top in the first 20 overs, but Mooney played really well, and our energy dropped. That’s something we need to fix, maintaining intensity till the last ball. Our decision to bowl first was based on the pitch and our spin strength, but we need more partnerships in the middle and better energy in the field. Consistency is the key going forward."

Alyssa Healy (Australia Captain):

"Two points, and we move on. That’s one of the best innings I’ve seen Moons play in my career. At one stage, we thought 150-160 would be a good total, but she got us beyond 200, which was massive. We didn’t adapt well early on, getting out in similar ways, but we’ll learn and be ready for India next. Our depth really showed today, everyone’s contributing, though we’d like more runs from the top order. There are plenty of positives from this win, and we’ll focus on those."

England Women registered a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in Match 8 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Bangladesh, who won the toss, chose to bat first but could not score as they would have liked. Sobhana Mostary played patiently for her 60 runs from 108 balls, while wickets kept falling at the other end. A quick 43 runs from Rabeya Khan in the final overs helped Bangladesh reach 178 runs before getting all out in 47.2 overs.

England's pursuit was not off to a good beginning, with Marufa Akter bowling superbly and removing two wickets early. But captain Heather Knight countered with a composed and assured innings, making 76 off 107 deliveries. Charlie Dean assisted her by making 23, as the duo guided England out of early woes. Though they lost a couple of wickets in the end, England overhauled the target in 45.5 overs to achieve a four-wicket victory. 

ENG-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Heather Knight (Player of the Match):

"Those weren't the easiest conditions. Bangladesh have got a good bowling attack. They are skillful. We were under pressure but happy to get across the line in the World Cup. On Marufa Akter – she's a very good bowler. She gets that late swing which is rare. She's a trump card and it was a challenge for us. I got reprieved a couple of times. Capsey played really well to get a little partnership. Charlie also played well. We spoke about building a partnership. The way they bowled with accuracy, it was good to get that partnership under pressure. Good. I have lost a few kgs. It has been ages since I have fielded 50 overs and batted for so long. There will be some stiffness but happy to do so."

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Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women Captain):

"Yeah, we did what we needed to get over the line. Before the tournament, we spoke as a group that we need to be gritty and resilient to get over the line. It could have looked better but we are a happy side. Early on, it felt it was easier to hit seam. Capsey bowled some important overs. It was very valuable and we were happy to restrict them to that total. We are pretty lucky to have Linsey and Sophie who can bowl in the death. Something to think for me when the lights come in, it's easier to bat and bring back Bell in the attack or hold back Sophie. Talking about the balance of the side, great thing is we have Charlie coming in at that number. The calmness that they both showed was brilliant. We would have liked to get over the line with more wickets in hand."

Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Women Captain):

"It was an incredible game how my girls fought till the last ball. It was incredible. We lost early wickets but Sobhana played a good knock but no one supported her. Rabeya played a good cameo. We were 20-30 runs short on this surface. I wanted to play till the last ball. It would be more effective to get 10-12 more runs. They are very young and can't make decisions sometimes so we wanted to help them. Fahima did really well but if we got some support from Rabeya and Nahida – our main bowlers, maybe we would have some chance."

In Match 7 of the Women's World Cup 2025, the South Africa Women team achieved an easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first. Devine led from the front with a solid 85 off 98 balls, while Brooke Halliday (45 off 37) and Georgia Plimmer (31 off 68) provided useful support. However, in a brilliant 4 for 40 display, Nonkululeko Mlaba kept New Zealand to 231 all out in 47.5 overs.

Chasing 232, South Africa Women were dominant from the start. Tazmin Brits played a sensational innings of 101 off 89 balls, while Sune Luus remained unbeaten on 83 off 114 deliveries. Their 159-run stand for the second wicket set the foundation for South Africa’s successful chase, as they reached the target comfortably in 40.5 overs. Amelia Kerr picked up 2 for 62 for New Zealand but couldn’t stop the inevitable.

With this win, South Africa climbed to fifth on the points table, while New Zealand stayed winless at seventh with zero points. Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century, her fifth of 2025, as South Africa bounced back strongly after their opening defeat.

NZ-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Tazmin Brits (Player of the Match):

“It feels great to win, especially after our first game. Becoming the fastest batter to score seven WODI hundreds is special, but winning for my team matters most. I just backed myself and stayed positive. My celebration was for two young girls, one in Australia and one in South Africa, who asked me to dedicate it to them — and my fifty will always be for my dad.”

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Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

“Such an amazing turnaround. This was something we knew we were capable of in that first game. I’m really happy with how we bounced back today. Mlaba’s second spell was amazing, and our death bowling plans worked perfectly. Fielding has been our strength, and I’m glad we did well as a unit. Tazmin is phenomenal right now, I think she’s scored six hundreds in her last 11 games. We’ll enjoy this win but start fresh for the next match against India.”

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Captain):

"It was a different pitch. I still feel it was a 270-280 wicket. We continuously lost wickets and couldn't have a crack at the backend. Disappointing for us today. We have spoken about it. We have to win a lot of games. A little bit of pressure on us for the rest of the games. We know where we stand and know what we have to do. We will reflect on this game. There are still some things that went well during both innings but we know that in this competition you can't just play half a game. Disappointing but a very long way to go in this tournament. I would have enjoyed a bit more if we won. Just really grateful and humbled that I've had the opportunity to pull on this shirt 300 times. Each and every tie I do, I just want to give my absolute best to this group of people and what it means to the people back home as well."

India continued their dominant run against pakistan in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, registering an emphatic 88-run win to extend their lead to 12-0 in World Cup matches. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India scored 247, with valuable contributions from Harleen Deol (46) and Richa Ghosh's explosive 35 runs in a short time. Though none of the Indian batters converted their starts into big scores, the total proved to be more than enough on a slow pitch in Colombo.

Pakistan’s chase never took off as debutant Kranti Goud (3/20) delivered a stunning spell to rip through their top order. Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2 wickets) offered strong support as Pakistan were bowled out for 159. Sidra Amin’s brilliant 81 was the lone highlight for Pakistan, but the lack of partnerships proved costly. With the victory, India notched their second consecutive win in the tournament, while Pakistan earned its second successive loss.

IND-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Kranti Goud (Player of the Match):

"I am feeling really good. To win the player of the match that too in a World Cup. My family members and everyone back home at the village will be really happy. They have put on a big LED to watch the game. It is a proud moment for everyone. (On wicket of Aliya Riaz) Yes, I did ask the captain for a second slip. Harmanpreet said the ball is old now, we should not get the second slip. I told her, no let's keep it in this over and in the same over, I got the wicket. I just want to say, my coach just tells me to keep it simple and that is what I try to do."

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Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain):

"Definitely, very happy. Important game for us, I am sure everyone at home is also happy. I think, the kind of bowling we did today. Kranti was outstanding. Renuka was helping her to get those wickets. I think we bowled well overall, created too many chances but unfortunately dropped those. But you feel happy, when you win. To be honest, it was not an easy wicket to bat on. We just wanted to bat deep and see how many runs we can get. When we played here in the tri-series, it was a totally different surface. Rain for a few days, changing the surface. Richa was crucial with those 30 runs in the end. There are a lot of areas but right now I am happy that we won this game. We wanted the momentum when we go back to India. We won't be playing any more games here. We know how the pitches are in India, let's see what is the best combination for us and how we can improve our cricket day by day."

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women Captain):

"Yeah, I think, at the start, we gave away too many runs in the powerplay. We gave away too many extras at the start as well as in the death overs. When I bowled, it was seaming a bit. Diana Baig was a bit confused whether to go for seam or swing. I told her what to do continuously. She will be okay in the next game. If we had restricted them to under 200, then it would have been a good total for us. Still, we lost this by some runs. I believed that tonight's batting line-up is the best one for us. They are proper batters in the top 5. They need to step up in the upcoming games. We need to explore ourselves in the batting. We need long partnerships and bat according to the conditions by assessing them. Sidra Ameen is the main player in our team. She is a hard-working player. Hope that the God will help her. Hope that she will be good in the next match as well."

England Women began their Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a massive win against South Africa Women in Match 4 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. England won the game by 10 wickets after bowling South Africa out for only 69 runs in 20.4 overs.

South Africa started with a couple of early boundaries but collapsed quickly. Linsey Smith bowled a wicket maiden in her first over and struck again in her second. By the sixth over, South Africa had already lost four wickets. Nat Sciver-Brunt then dismissed Anneke Bosch and later bowled out Sinalo Jafta, who top-scored with 22 runs. None of the other batters could stay long, and the innings ended cheaply. 

In reply. England's innings was seamless and simple. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones played assuredly and continued to accumulate runs at a comfortable score. By the 13th over, they were just a hit away, and Beaumont secured the win with a four in the 15th over.

ENG-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Linsey Smith (Player of the Match):

"Yeah, obviously, delighted with how we went. The start was special. But great to get the win. Yesterday, Lottie spoke with me and told me that I will open the bowling. The conditions favored me. I think just backing myself and not overcomplicate. Attack the stumps and it worked today. There is a huge talent in this squad. Everyone is pushing to get a place. We are pushing ourselves every day to get better and we keep learning."

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Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women Captain):

"Massively pleased. It just seemed like everyone were really charged up on the field. It's a captain’s dream as we bowled really well and also managed to pick wickets at regular intervals. (On Linsey Smith) She just stuck to her strength I think. She is a left-arm spinner but she can swing the ball. We knew that she was a really good matchup to those two batters (SA openers), who obviously scored a lot of runs leading up to this tournament. So, it was important for us to break that partnership early. (On the spinners) Yeah, absolutely and Sarah Glenn is on the bench as well. We are really blessed to have so many talented cricketers in our squad which obviously makes team selection very difficult."

Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

"Yeah, certainly not the way we wanted to start the tournament. Not the best effort with the bat. I think this team has shown resilience in the past. We will put this behind and move forward. Obviously, they bowled well with the new ball. Linsey bowled well. We didn't expect that much swing. Could have played straighter. We found that she (Ayabonga Khaka) can be effective for us in the middle overs. So, decided to get the spin early and see how it worked. I think just keep trusting what we have done in the past. We have a good form and a good coaching staff as well. In these types of tournaments, you got to have short memory and move forward."

Bangladesh Women secured a dominating victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by winning seven wickets against Pakistan Women in Match 3 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Bangladesh side put in a complete performance by allowing their bowlers to restrict Pakistan to a cheap total and then allowing their batters to chase it down with ease.

Pakistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, had a disastrous start. Both openers Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin were dismissed for ducks, leaving the side under pressure from the first over. Muneeba Ali tried to fight back but only made 17, while Aliya Riaz (13) and Sidra Nawaz (15) also failed to make big scores. The only resistance came from Rameen Shamim with 23 and captain Fatima Sana with 22. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Pakistan were bowled out for just 129 in 38.3 overs.

Bangladesh bowlers were outstanding. Shorna Akter led the way with a brilliant spell of 3/5 in 3.3 overs, including three maidens. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each to keep Pakistan on the back foot. Chasing 130, Bangladesh never looked troubled. Rubya Haider impressed on debut with 54 runs off 77 balls, while Sobhana Mostary (24) and captain Nigar Sultana (23) guided the team to victory in 31.1 overs.

PAK-W vs BAN-W: Who said what?

Marufa Akter (Player of the Match):

“Everyone supported me. Sobhana Mostary, whenever I bowled, she tells me that you are a good bowler and you can do it for the team. The team analyst also told me two months back that I can get the player of the match and it has happened. (On getting swing with the new ball) First four balls, I look to assess the conditions. I was getting good swing and I was maintaining good line and length. Both wickets, were good (chuckles). Yes, first, I cannot understand where the ball went but then I figured and went for it the next time. I always feel that I am the best fielder in the team.”

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Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain):

“Yeah, I am happy. See, a good toss to lose. We wanted to bat first as well. I just told my girls that we need quick wickets in the powerplay and how Marufa bowled in the powerplay, she stole the show. I think, she (Marufa Akter) is very young and mature cricketer. She knows her role well. How she delivered today in the middle is quite incredible. See, after the first innings, we talked about playing our natural game. I think Jhelik (Rubya Haider) batted well on her debut and other batters around her batted well. I think, sometimes you feel pressure when you lose early wickets. We wanted to build partnerships. This is the kind of culture we wanted to create in our team. We wanted to start well and carry this momentum into the tournement.”

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Captain):

“I think in the first over of the match, we gave a couple of wickets and that was the turning point. In the next game, we will try to make a comeback in the World Cup. I think we just collapsed during our batting. Some players are playing their first World Cup and they are definitely under a bit more pressure. However, the team atmosphere is very good and we as a unit are gelling very well. I think it was a better pitch for the pacers as it was seaming a bit but it was good enough for batting as well. We were unable to execute our plans in the first innings.”