INDW vs AUSW, Women’s World Cup Highlights: Australia have handed India a 3-wicket defeat as they chased down the massive target of 331 in 49 overs. Ellyse Perry took her team over the line with a brilliant innings of 47* (52) after a sensational hundred from Alyssa Healy.
Historic Chase Seals Australia’s Win Over India
India Women posted a strong 330 runs against Australia in Visakhapatnam. However, Australia pulled off a record-breaking chase to win Match 13 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Consequently, they now hold the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.
Mandhana and Rawal Power India’s Innings
Smriti Mandhana smashed a fluent 80, while Pratika Rawal added a crucial 75. Moreover, their opening stand laid a solid foundation early on. After they departed, Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol stabilized the middle order. Then, Richa Ghosh provided late fireworks with a brisk 32.
Australia’s Top Order Fires From the Start
Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield began cautiously but exploded after the powerplay. In fact, they plundered 82 runs in the first six overs. Soon after, Shree Charani broke the 84-run stand by dismissing Litchfield. Nevertheless, Healy kept dominating with a blistering 142 off just 107 balls.
Perry’s Grit Turns the Tide
Ellyse Perry walked in calmly and anchored the chase brilliantly. Although she retired hurt briefly due to cramps, she returned to finish the job. Furthermore, her composure under pressure dismantled India’s bowling plans. Ultimately, Australia reached 331 with wickets to spare.
Indian Bowlers Struggle Despite Early Breakthroughs
Annabel Sutherland emerged as the pick of the bowlers with five wickets. Yet, India’s attack lacked consistency in the death overs. Additionally, fielding lapses and missed run-out chances hurt their chances. As a result, Australia capitalized on every opportunity.
Vizag Crowd Witnessed a Classic Encounter
The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam buzzed with energy throughout the match. Fans cheered passionately for both teams. Even after the loss, Indian supporters applauded the team’s fighting spirit. Meanwhile, Australia celebrated a landmark victory on foreign soil.
What This Result Means for the Points Table
With this win, Australia strengthens their position in the top four. On the other hand, India must regroup quickly for upcoming fixtures. Every match now becomes crucial in the round-robin format. Therefore, consistency will decide who advances to the semifinals.
Key Takeaways from the Contest
India’s batting showed promise but lacked depth in the final overs. Conversely, Australia displayed superior chase management and mental toughness. Also, spinners played a limited role on this batting-friendly pitch. Above all, experience proved decisive in high-pressure moments.
INDW vs AUSW: Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on India’s loss
“Today the way we started we could have got 30-40 runs, we kept losing wickets in the last 6-7 overs, it was a good batting wicket and we didn’t capitalise. They have been outstanding for us, they have been giving us good starts and that’s why we have been posting a lot of runs. The last 3 games we were not able to bat in the middle overs, the lower order took the responsibility, but we didn’t execute at the end today. Next few games are very important and lot of positives from this game. She has been outstanding, she has always been there when the team needed her, even bowled well to Healy. We will sit and discuss, this combination has given us success in the past and two bad games do not change,” said Harmanpreet Kaur said in the post-match presentation
Looking Ahead in the World Cup
India must address middle-order fragility before their next game. Meanwhile, Australia will aim to maintain momentum against weaker opponents. Undoubtedly, both teams remain strong contenders for the title. However, only disciplined performances will guarantee success in this tournament.