Visakhapatnam: The Women’s World Cup 2025 clash between India and Australia was not just a cricket match but a historic event filled with a barrage of records that fans will remember for a long time. While Australia won by completing the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (331 runs) the contest will be remembered as a true celebration of the sport transcending victory and defeat with the sheer number of milestones achieved by both teams.
Australia’s Historic Run Chase & Healy’s Epic Ton
The script for Australia’s unbelievable victory was written by captain Alyssa Healy. She played an epic innings of 142 which was special in many ways:
- It is the third-highest score by a captain in a World Cup.
- It is the second-highest individual score against India in ODIs.
- It was Healy’s first ODI century as captain.
The match saw a combined total of 661 runs, making it the second-highest aggregate in a Women’s World Cup game. Australia’s aggressive intent was clear as they scored 82 runs in the first powerplay their best-ever performance in the first 10 overs of an ODI.
Smriti Mandhana: The New ‘Queen’ of Records
Though Team India ended on the losing side the match will forever be remembered for the historic achievements of Smriti Mandhana. During her brilliant innings of 80 she broke several major records:
- Fastest to 5000 Runs: Mandhana reached the 5000-run mark in just 112 innings becoming the fastest woman cricketer in the world to do so.
- 1000 Runs in a Year: She became the first woman in history to score 1000+ ODI runs in a single calendar year.
- Dominance Against Australia: This was her fifth consecutive 50+ score against Australia.
- Record Partnership: She forged a 155-run stand with Pratika Rawal the highest opening partnership against Australia in ODIs.
A Birthday Five-For and India’s Bittersweet Record
The string of records didn’t stop there.
- Annabel Sutherland on her 24th birthday took a five-wicket haul (5/40). She became the first woman cricketer in history to achieve a 5-for on her birthday.
- Team India posted its highest-ever World Cup total (330) and became the first team to score 300+ against Australia in a World Cup though the record couldn’t be converted into a win.
This match was a spectacular example of the rising standards, excitement and passion in women’s cricket etching its name in the history books with unforgettable performances from both sides.
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