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AUS Shatters Record with 331 Chase vs IND; Kaur Blames Collapse in Women’s World Cup 2025

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 days ago | Oct 13, 2025 12:07 am IST
AUS Shatters Record with 331 Chase vs IND; Kaur Blames Collapse in Women's World Cup 2025

Heartbreak in Visakhapatnam. In a stunning turn of events on October 12, 2025, Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, chasing down 331 to defeat India by three wickets in the Women’s World Cup 2025. The loss leaves India’s campaign in a seriously tricky position.

Key Takeaways

  • Australia chased down 331, a new record for the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history.
  • Alyssa Healy was Player of the Match for her stunning 142 off 107 balls.
  • Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team fell short by “30-40 more runs.”
  • This is India’s second consecutive loss, putting their semi-final hopes in jeopardy.

So, What Went Wrong for India?

Look, it all started so well. After being put into bat, India’s openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) were on fire. They put on a massive 155-run partnership that looked set to launch India to an unbeatable total. But once they fell, the momentum shifted.

Here’s the thing. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said it herself after the match. India should have scored more. “We were short by 30-40 more runs,” she lamented, pointing to the batting collapse in the final 6-7 overs. You just can’t afford that against a team like Australia.

Healy’s Unbelievable Knock

When Australia came out to bat, nobody thought chasing 331 was possible. But Alyssa Healy had other plans. The Australian captain played an absolute blinder, smashing 142 runs from just 107 deliveries. Her innings included a mind-boggling 21 fours and 3 sixes. She completely took the game away from India’s bowlers.

And it wasn’t just her. Ellyse Perry showed incredible grit, returning to bat despite suffering from cramps to score a crucial unbeaten 47. That’s the kind of fight that wins you World Cups.

Expert Analysis

After the match, Kaur defended her team’s strategy of playing with five bowlers, saying it had worked for them in the past. But she admitted that two back-to-back poor games mean some serious discussions are needed. The failure of the top order to capitalize on the explosive start is the real story here. They had the platform but couldn’t finish the job.

Social Media Storm

You can bet the fans are feeling it. After the initial joy from Mandhana and Rawal’s partnership, the mood turned to frustration. Many are questioning the bowling strategy and the late-innings collapse. While Healy is getting all the praise she deserves, the pressure is now squarely on the Indian team to turn things around. Fast.

Where Does This Leave India?

Honestly? In a tough spot. This defeat follows another three-wicket loss to South Africa on October 9. With two losses on the bounce, India now likely needs to win at least three of their remaining four matches to have a shot at the semi-finals. There’s no more room for error. Can they bounce back from this record-breaking loss? What do you think?