The blockbuster ICC Women’s World Cup clash between India and Australia on Sunday turned into one of the most record-breaking matches in tournament history, as the defending champions pulled off a stunning chase to win by three wickets with an over to spare.
Mandhana crosses 5,000 WODI runs in style
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continued her extraordinary form, scoring 80 runs and reaching the 5,000-run milestone in Women’s ODIs — making her the youngest and fastest woman ever to achieve the feat.
Mandhana also became the first cricketer to score 1,000 WODI runs in a calendar year, with 1,062 runs in 18 innings in 2025. Her fifth consecutive 50-plus score against Australia has earned her the title of an “Aussie hunter”, a tag often associated with Virat Kohli in men’s cricket.
Historic opening partnership with Pratika Rawal
Mandhana’s opening partner Pratika Rawal offered steady support, and together they stitched a 155-run stand, the highest opening partnership against Australia in Women’s World Cup history.
This was also the second-most century stands by an Indian pair in ODIs this year, with six century partnerships between Mandhana and Rawal — second only to the duo of Mithali Raj and Punam Raut.
Sutherland’s birthday five-for
Australia’s all-rounder Annabel Sutherland celebrated her 24th birthday memorably, claiming her first five-wicket haul (5/40) and reaching the 50-WODI wicket milestone.
She became the first woman cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on her birthday and only the second player overall in ODI history to achieve this feat.
India post highest-ever World Cup total
Batting first, India put up a mammoth total of 330, their highest-ever in a Women’s World Cup match, surpassing their previous best of 317/8 against the West Indies in 2022.
Healy leads Australia’s record chase
Australian skipper Alyssa Healy produced one of the greatest World Cup innings, smashing 142 off 107 balls, with 21 fours and three sixes. Her commanding performance guided Australia to the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history, surpassing Sri Lanka’s 302-run chase against South Africa in 2024.
Healy’s century also placed her alongside Karen Rolton and Meg Lanning for the most centuries by an Australian in Women’s World Cups.
Sixes galore in record-laden match
The high-octane contest featured 13 sixes — seven by India and six by Australia — setting a new record for the most sixes in a single Women’s World Cup match.
With multiple personal and team milestones shattered, the Visakhapatnam clash will be remembered as a defining chapter in women’s cricket, showcasing the sport’s growing depth, competitiveness, and entertainment value.