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Healy’s 142 Powers Record 331 Chase; Australia Stuns India in World Cup Thriller

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 days ago | Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am IST
Healy's 142 Powers Record 331 Chase; Australia Stuns India in World Cup Thriller

Did you just witness history? Because Australia absolutely did. In a jaw-dropping ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match on October 12th in Visakhapatnam, Australia chased down a record 331 runs to beat India by three wickets. This wasn’t just a win; it was the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s ODI cricket.

Key Takeaways

  • Australia achieved the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, chasing 331 runs against India.
  • Captain Alyssa Healy was the hero, scoring a blistering 142 runs off only 107 balls to anchor the chase.
  • Smriti Mandhana became the youngest and fastest woman to score 5,000 WODI runs during her knock of 80.
  • Annabel Sutherland claimed her maiden five-wicket haul (5/40), which Healy called the ‘turning point’ of the match.
  • The win sends Australia to the top of the World Cup standings, while India drops to third place.

India Sets a Mammoth Target

Look, India came out swinging. Openers Smriti Mandhana (80 off 66) and Pratika Rawal (75 off 96) put on a massive 155-run partnership that had Australia on the ropes. Mandhana was on fire, becoming the youngest and fastest woman to reach 5,000 WODI runs. She also became the first woman to cross 1,000 runs in a calendar year. It looked like India was heading for an untouchable score.

But then came Annabel Sutherland. She completely changed the game, taking a stunning five-wicket haul (5/40). Her performance helped pull India back from the brink of a 350+ total, restricting them to 330. As captain Alyssa Healy later said, that was the real turning point.

Healy’s Unbelievable Masterclass

Chasing 331? It’s never been done before. But nobody told Alyssa Healy that. The Australian captain played one of the greatest innings you’ll ever see, smashing an incredible 142 runs from just 107 balls. Her knock included 21 boundaries and three massive sixes. She just took the game away from India.

She built an 85-run opening stand with Phoebe Litchfield, setting the perfect foundation. Even when wickets fell, Healy stood tall, guiding the chase with absolute confidence. It was a captain’s knock in every sense of the word.

The Final Over Drama and Tournament Impact

You can’t have a record chase without some drama, right? Ellyse Perry had to retire hurt due to cramp, but she came back to the crease to score a crucial 47 not out. Her calm head was exactly what Australia needed to get over the line. They sealed the historic victory with three wickets and one full over to spare.

So what does this all mean? The victory catapults Australia straight to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 standings with seven points. For India, it’s a tough pill to swallow. This was their second consecutive defeat, and they’ve now slipped to third place. They’ll need to regroup, and fast.

This match will be talked about for years. With 13 sixes hit, it also set a new record for the most sixes in a single Women’s World Cup game. What a day for cricket. Can anyone stop this Australian team?