India vs Australia 2025
India vs Australia 2025 : The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed one of its most electrifying and record-breaking encounters on Sunday in Visakhapatnam, as Australia edged past India by three wickets, chasing down a mammoth target of 331 runs with one over to spare. The match wasn’t just a contest of skills — it was a festival of records, passion, and breathtaking cricket.
India vs Australia Women’s World Cup 2025: Record-Breaking Thriller in Visakhapatnam
Smriti Mandhana’s Historic 5,000 ODI Runs
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continued her remarkable form with a fluent 80-run knock that not only anchored India’s innings but also helped her cross a monumental milestone — 5,000 ODI runs. With this, Mandhana became the youngest and fastest female cricketer to reach the milestone, etching her name in history.
Her 2025 performance has been nothing short of phenomenal. With 1,062 runs in just 18 innings, she also became the first woman cricketer to score over 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. Mandhana’s consistent domination against Australia, including five consecutive 50-plus scores, has earned her the title of the “Australia Hunter,” reminiscent of Virat Kohli’s dominance in men’s cricket.
Record-Breaking Opening Partnership with Pratika Rawal
Mandhana’s partner Pratika Rawal played a vital supporting role, adding momentum and stability at the top. The duo stitched together a 155-run partnership, the highest opening stand against Australia in Women’s World Cup history.
This partnership also marked their sixth century stand of the year — the second-highest by any Indian pair in ODI history, just behind Mithali Raj and Poonam Raut. Their chemistry at the crease continues to be India’s biggest strength in white-ball cricket.
Annabel Sutherland’s Birthday Blitz: Five-Wicket Haul
For Australia, Annabel Sutherland celebrated her 24th birthday in unforgettable fashion. The all-rounder delivered a career-best performance, grabbing 5 wickets for 40 runs, marking her first-ever five-wicket haul and her 50th ODI wicket.
Sutherland became the first woman in cricket history to take a five-wicket haul on her birthday and only the second cricketer ever to achieve this rare feat in ODIs.
India Posts Their Highest-Ever World Cup Total
Powered by Mandhana, Rawal, and valuable middle-order contributions, India reached 330/7, setting their highest-ever Women’s World Cup total, surpassing the 317/8 they scored against the West Indies in 2022.
It was a perfect display of power and precision from the Indian batting unit, sending a strong message to other teams in the tournament.
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Alyssa Healy’s Magnificent Chase
However, the night ultimately belonged to Alyssa Healy, the Australian skipper who produced one of the greatest World Cup innings of all time. Her explosive 142 off 107 balls, laced with 21 fours and 3 sixes, turned the match on its head.
Healy’s innings not only powered Australia to the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history but also placed her alongside legends Karen Rolton and Meg Lanning for the most centuries by an Australian in Women’s World Cup cricket.
Sixes Galore: A Power-Hitting Extravaganza
The encounter also created a new record for the most sixes in a Women’s World Cup match — a staggering 13 sixes in total, with India hitting 7 and Australia 6. The match set a new benchmark for aggressive and fearless women’s cricket.
A Historic Night for Women’s Cricket
The India vs Australia clash in Visakhapatnam will go down as one of the most thrilling and record-laden games in the history of women’s cricket. From Mandhana’s milestones and Rawal’s steady brilliance to Sutherland’s magical spell and Healy’s record chase, the match had everything — drama, excellence, and emotion.
It wasn’t just about who won or lost; it was about how the women’s game continues to evolve, breaking barriers and delivering moments that rival any men’s cricket spectacle.
Conclusion
As Australia clinched victory in this unforgettable battle, both teams walked away with pride, having contributed to one of the most memorable matches in Women’s World Cup history — a true testament to the rising power and passion of women’s cricket worldwide.
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