One match, many records…, Ind vs Aus Women’s match broke many records, Smriti Mandhana’s brilliance
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Yesterday saw a clash between Australia and India in the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025. Australia defeated India by three wickets to register a thrilling World Cup victory.
Alyssa Healy played a brilliant innings of 142 runs off 107 balls to win the match. It was just one match, but many records were broken in this match. Smriti Mandhana, representing India, created history by becoming the first female player to score 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. Many other records were also broken in this match.
Ind vs Aus Women: One match, many records…, many records broken in the India-Australia match
Smriti Mandhana set a new record in yesterday’s match. Playing against Australia, she completed 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. She became the first female player to achieve this feat. She broke the record of 970 runs in a calendar year held by Belinda Clark in 1997.
Smriti Mandhana completed the fastest 5000 runs
Smriti also completed the fastest 5000 runs in women’s ODIs. She achieved this milestone in her 112th ODI. Previously, this record was held by Stafanie Taylor, who reached 5000 ODI runs in 129 innings.
Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj in this regard
Mandhana batted brilliantly against Australia. She reached her half-century in just 46 balls. With this, she became the player with the most 50+ scores against Australia in women’s ODIs. She surpassed Mithali Raj in this regard.
Record of 330-run target
In this match, India, batting first, set a target of 330 runs for Australia. It should be noted that this was India’s highest score in the Women’s World Cup so far. It was also the highest score made against Australia in World Cup history.
Largest Successful Run Chase
Chasing a massive target of 331 runs, Australia won with three wickets remaining. This is the largest successful run chase in women’s ODI history. In 2024, Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 runs set by South Africa.
A total of 13 sixes hit in the match
The match between India and Australia saw a total of 13 sixes, setting a record for the most sixes hit in a World Cup match. The match also ended with a spectacular six by Ellyse Perry.
