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Mandhana Shatters 28-Year ODI Record; Healy’s 142 in Historic Chase Rocks World Cup

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 2 days ago | Oct 14, 2025 04:06 pm IST
Mandhana Shatters 28-Year ODI Record; Healy's 142 in Historic Chase Rocks World Cup

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is absolutely rewriting the record books. Between October 9 and October 14, we’ve seen legends solidify their place and new heroes emerge in spectacular fashion. India’s Smriti Mandhana has been on an absolute tear, smashing records left and right, but she’s not the only one making waves.

Key Takeaways

  • Smriti Mandhana is the new record-holder for most ODI runs in a calendar year with 982 runs, breaking a 28-year-old record.
  • Mandhana also became the fastest woman to reach 5,000 ODI runs, doing it in just 112 innings.
  • Australia’s Alyssa Healy jumped nine spots in the rankings after a massive 142-run knock against India.
  • Richa Ghosh set a new World Cup record for the highest score by a No. 8 batter with 94 runs.
  • Bangladesh’s Shorna Akter scored the fastest-ever ODI fifty for her country in just 35 balls.

Mandhana is Simply Unstoppable

Look, there’s no other way to say it. Smriti Mandhana is in the form of her life. On October 9, she officially held onto her No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. But she didn’t stop there. The very next day, she broke Belinda Clark’s 28-year-old record for the most ODI runs in a single calendar year, hitting an incredible 982 runs in just 17 innings.

And as if that wasn’t enough? On October 12, during an 80-run performance against Australia, she became the fastest woman in history to score 5,000 ODI runs. She did it in only 112 innings. It’s just historic stuff, really.

But The Challengers Are Firing Back

While Mandhana was busy making history, others decided to create their own headlines. Australia’s Alyssa Healy, for one, played an unbelievable innings. She blasted 142 runs to help her team pull off the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODI history against India. That performance catapulted her nine places up the rankings to joint-fourth.

You’ve also got South Africa’s Tazmin Brits, who climbed two spots to fourth after a brilliant century against New Zealand. And don’t forget Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner. She jumped seven spots to fifth place after a match-winning hundred of her own. The competition is getting intense.

New Stars Announce Their Arrival

It’s not just the established names, either. This World Cup is platforming some incredible young talent. India’s Richa Ghosh, batting at No. 8, hit a gritty 94 runs against South Africa, setting a new World Cup record for the highest score from that position.

Then there’s Bangladesh’s 18-year-old phenom, Shorna Akter. On October 13, she smashed the fastest ODI fifty for her country, reaching 51 not out in a blistering 35 balls against South Africa. You’re watching the future of cricket unfold right before your eyes.

So, with New Zealand’s Sophie Devine currently leading the tournament with 260 runs, who do you think has what it takes to win it all? The legends are firing and the newcomers are fearless. This World Cup is anyone’s game.