India vs Australia rewrites history: All the records broken in Women's World Cup thriller | Cricket News - The Times of India
In a breathtaking Women’s World Cup faceoff in Visakhapatnam, Australia chased down an imposing 331-run target set by India to seal a historic three-wicket victory with an over to spare. India’s innings was built on substantial opening foundations—Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) led the way—before the lower order crumbled under pressure. In response, captain Alyssa Healy produced a match-defining knock of 142 off 107 balls, anchoring the chase while her partners supported when needed. Annabel Sutherland, with a five-wicket haul, turned the tide with the ball for Australia, while Ellyse Perry returned heroically to nurse the tail through tension-laden moments. The match rewrote multiple records, including the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history and India’s highest opening stand in World Cups. It stands out as one of the most thrilling and statistically loaded encounters in women’s cricket.
The Key points
- Australia achieved the highest-ever successful chase in women’s ODI history.
- Alyssa Healy hammered 142 runs off 107 balls, steering the chase.
- India’s openers, Mandhana and Rawal, combined for a record opening stand.
- India posted 330 in 48.5 overs before their lower order collapsed.
- Annabel Sutherland claimed 5 wickets (5/40) to disrupt India’s innings.
- Ellyse Perry, despite retiring hurt, returned and guided the finish.
- The match featured 13 sixes, a record for a Women’s World Cup game.
- Across both innings, 661 runs were scored—the third-highest aggregate in women’s ODIs.
- Mandhana became the fastest woman to reach 5,000 ODI runs.
- The match rewrote multiple benchmarks, highlighting the scale and drama of women’s cricket.
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