In a thrilling encounter at Visakhapatnam, the ICC Women’s World Cup match between India and Australia on Sunday emerged as a landmark event, filled with remarkable achievements and records. Australia chased down a staggering 331 runs to secure victory by three wickets, with an over to spare, in what will go down in history as one of the most exhilarating clashes in the tournament’s annals.
Smriti Mandhana once again demonstrated her exceptional skills, scoring an impressive 80 runs and breaching the 5,000-run mark in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). This not only made her the youngest player to achieve this milestone but also the fastest. In just 18 innings this year, Mandhana has accumulated 1,062 runs, marking her as the first player to surpass 1,000 runs in a single calendar year. Her continued success against Australia, including five consecutive 50-plus scores, has solidified her status as a formidable adversary, reminiscent of Virat Kohli’s impressive run against the same team.
Teaming up with Mandhana was Pratika Rawal, who played a pivotal role in their record-setting partnership of 155 runs-India’s highest-ever opening stand against Australia in ICC Women’s World Cups. This collaboration not only highlighted their individual talents but also underscored their synergy on the field, as they recorded six century partnerships in total, trailing only behind the duo of Mithali Raj and Punam Raut.
For Australia, the match was equally memorable for Annabel Sutherland, who celebrated her 24th birthday with a stellar performance. She achieved her first five-wicket haul, with figures of 5/40, becoming the first woman to take a five-wicket haul on her birthday in ODI history, as well as just the second cricketer overall to do so.
India set an impressive benchmark with a total of 330 runs, marking their highest score in a World Cup match, surpassing the previous record of 317 set against West Indies in 2022. This remarkable achievement showcased India’s batting prowess and resilience, setting the stage for an exhilarating chase by Australia.
Alyssa Healy led the Australian charge with a phenomenal innings of 142 runs off 107 balls, featuring 21 fours and three sixes. This knock not only secured Australia’s win but also established the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history, breaking the previous record held by Sri Lanka, who chased down 302 runs against South Africa last year. With this performance, Healy joined the ranks of legends Karen Rolton and Meg Lanning, tying for the most centuries by an Australian player in Women’s World Cups.
The match was also remarkable for its show of power hitting, totaling 13 sixes-seven from India and six from Australia-setting a new record for the highest number of sixes in a single Women’s World Cup match. As both teams exhibited skill, determination, and flair, the clash in Visakhapatnam not only entertained fans but also elevated women’s cricket to new heights, promising an exciting future for the sport.
With such a high-stakes, record-setting match, the ICC Women’s World Cup continues to capture the imagination of cricket fans worldwide, highlighting the rising profiles of its athletes and the growing enthusiasm for women’s cricket.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-womens-world-cup-2025/india-vs-australia-rewrites-history-all-the-records-broken-in-womens-world-cup-thriller/articleshow/124514879.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-10-13 06:20:00
