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AUS Chase Record 331 vs IND; Healy’s 142 Stuns as Mandhana Hits 5000 Run Milestone

Shivansh Rana | 4 min read | 1 day ago | Oct 15, 2025 04:08 am IST
AUS Chase Record 331 vs IND; Healy's 142 Stuns as Mandhana Hits 5000 Run Milestone

What a match. What a tournament. The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 just witnessed history as Australia pulled off the highest-ever run chase in the tournament’s history against India on October 12. They chased down a massive target of 331, driven by a spectacular century from Alyssa Healy that left everyone speechless.

Key Takeaways

  • Australia completed the highest run chase in Women’s ODI World Cup history, chasing 331 against India.
  • Alyssa Healy was unstoppable, smashing 142 runs off 107 balls to power the chase.
  • India’s Smriti Mandhana became the fastest and youngest batter to reach 5,000 runs in Women’s ODIs.
  • England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt now holds the record for the most centuries (5) in Women’s World Cups.
  • The race for the semifinals is heating up, with Australia currently leading the points table with 7 points.

That Unbelievable Chase

Look, when India posted a score of 330, thanks to a solid 80 from Smriti Mandhana, most people thought the game was over. Chasing anything over 300 in a World Cup is a monumental task. But nobody told Alyssa Healy that. She came out firing on all cylinders, blasting an unbelievable 142 from just 107 balls. It was pure power and flawless timing. She didn’t just give Australia a chance; she ripped the game away from India. Australia won by three wickets, sealing a chase that will be talked about for years.

Records Are Tumbling Left and Right

It wasn’t just about that one match. This World Cup is becoming a record-breaker’s paradise. Even in that same high-stakes game, India’s own Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history. She became the youngest and fastest batter to score 5,000 runs in Women’s ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 112 innings. What an achievement. And don’t forget about England’s captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt. On October 11 against Sri Lanka, she scored her fifth hundred in Women’s World Cups, a new record for the most centuries in the tournament’s history.

Social Media Storm

As you can imagine, the internet completely exploded. Fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing during the Australia-India clash. The timelines were just a flood of praise for Healy’s incredible innings and Mandhana’s historic milestone. It’s moments like these that show just how much the women’s game has grown. It’s getting the attention it deserves. Really.

The Semifinal Race Heats Up

So, what does all this mean for the tournament? Well, things are getting seriously intense. After that historic win, Australia shot to the top of the points table with 7 points. They’re looking like the team to beat. England isn’t far behind with 6 points, followed by India and South Africa, both on 4 points. With the tournament progressing past its midpoint, every single match now feels like a knockout. The pressure is on, and you can feel it.

Expert Analysis on Player Rankings

These performances have also caused a major shake-up in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings as of October 14. Smriti Mandhana is holding strong at the number one spot, which is a testament to her consistency. But the biggest mover is Alyssa Healy. Her 142 vaulted her into a joint-fourth position in the batting rankings. New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, who is currently the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 260 runs, has also climbed to sixth place. The competition among the top batters is fierce. So, who’s your pick for the final four? Let the debates begin.