Australia extended their dominance over India in ODIs by narrowly defeating the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side by three wickets in a thrilling contest during the 13th match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Match Analysis
After winning the toss, Australia chose to bowl first, but India capitalized on the opportunity, posting a strong total of 330 runs. Despite the challenging target, Australia Women showed exceptional composure through their chase and secured victory with an over to spare, marking another memorable win.
India Women started powerfully with openers Pratika Rawal (75 runs off 96 balls, 10 fours, 1 six) and Smriti Mandhana (80 runs off 66 balls, 9 fours, 3 sixes), who dominated the Australian bowling attack. Their unbeaten 155-run partnership laid a solid foundation. Following this record-breaking start, Harleen Deol (38 runs off 42 balls, 3 fours, 1 six) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (22 runs off 17 balls, 3 fours) contributed valuable runs to push the team past 230.
Australia Women vs India Women
Later in the innings, Jemimah Rodrigues (33 runs off 21 balls, 5 fours) and Richa Ghosh (32 runs off 22 balls, 3 fours, 2 sixes) maintained momentum with a 54-run partnership but lost crucial wickets thereafter. Though India Women didn’t finish as strongly as hoped, they managed an imposing total of 330. Annabel Sutherland was Australia’s standout bowler, taking five wickets.
Australia responded with an even stronger batting performance. Openers Alyssa Healy (142 runs off 107 balls, 21 fours, 3 sixes) and Phoebe Litchfield (40 runs off 39 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) aggressively exploited the powerplay, adding 85 runs together. Ellyse Perry (47 not out off 52 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) joined Healy, and their 69-run partnership further pressured India. Perry left the field due to cramps, giving India a chance to mount a comeback with quick wickets.
However, Healy remained unfazed, continuing to hit boundaries and ultimately scoring a commanding century. Alongside Ashleigh Gardner (45 runs off 46 balls, 3 fours, 1 six), Healy put India under severe pressure with a 95-run partnership. India Women made another push by taking quick wickets, but Perry returned to anchor the innings, guiding Australia to victory with three wickets in hand. Australia achieved the highest-ever successful chase in ODIs, winning with one over to spare.
Match Summary
- India Women: 330 all out (48.5 overs)
- Australia Women: 331/7 (49 overs)
- Result: Australia Women won by 3 wickets