Australia Create History With Record ODI Chase Against India
Australia have achieved the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history, beating India by three wickets in a thrilling Women’s World Cup group match in Visakhapatnam.
Key Match Highlights
- Record chase: Australia chased down 331 runs with one over to spare
- Captain’s knock: Alyssa Healy scored a sensational 142 off 107 balls
- Historic bowling: Annabel Sutherland claimed her maiden five-wicket haul (5/40)
- Milestone moment: Smriti Mandhana became first to score 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year
Healy’s Masterclass Sets Up Victory
Skipper Alyssa Healy led from the front with her sixth ODI century and first as captain, reaching the milestone in just 84 balls. Her brilliant innings of 142 (21 fours, 3 sixes) ended when Sneh Rana took a spectacular one-handed catch at backward point.
Perry’s Heroic Return Seals Win
Experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who had retired hurt earlier, returned to the crease to steer Australia home with an unbeaten 47. Her partnership proved crucial after India had reduced Australia to 276/5.
India’s Dramatic Collapse
From a strong position of 294/4, India lost their last six wickets for just 36 runs in seven overs. Annabel Sutherland’s career-best 5/40 dismantled the lower order, with Sophie Molineux providing strong support with 3/75.
Brief scores:
India: 330 all out in 48.5 overs (Smriti Mandhana 80, Pratika Rawal 75, Jemimah Rodrigues 33; Annabel Sutherland 5/40, Sophie Molineux 3/75)
Australia: 331/7 in 49 overs (Alyssa Healy 142, Ellyse Perry 47 not out; Shree Charani 3/41, Deepit Sharma 2/52)
