Healy Century Seals Australia’s World Cup Victory Over India

  • October 12, 2025

In a remarkable exhibition of batting prowess, Australia Women accomplished the most significant successful pursuit in the chronicles of Women’s ODI matches, overcoming India Women by a margin of three wickets, achieving this feat with just one over left in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, an event held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Venue located in Visakhapatnam.

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal pilot India towards a substantial score

Upon being assigned to bat at the beginning, India leveraged commendable innings delivered by Smriti Mandhana alongside Pratika Rawal, successfully setting a notable total of 330 runs, achieved within 48.5 overs. Mandhana, displaying phenomenal form, aggressively scored 80 runs from 66 deliveries, incorporating nine boundary hits and three impressive sixes. Her performance showcased a harmonious combination of assertiveness and skill, whilst Rawal, making her debut, contributed a steady 75 runs from 96 balls, reliably fortifying her end.

The middle order of the Indian batting lineup effectively maintained the scoring momentum, featuring influential, brief performances from Harleen Deol (38 runs off 42 balls) and Jemimah Rodrigues (33 runs from 21 balls). Richa Ghosh amplified the innings’ intensity towards its end, striking a quick 32 from 22 balls, which helped push India beyond the threshold of 300 runs. Despite encountering periods of clustered wicket losses near the conclusion of their innings, India’s batsmen made certain of achieving a total that would present a challenge. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland stood out as the premier bowler, securing 5 wickets for 40 runs, and Sophie Molineux supplemented with three significant dismissals.

Alyssa Healy’s exceptional century steers Australia to an exhilarating triumph

When Australia initiated their chase of 331 runs, the opening batters displayed immediate aggression; Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield constructed a smooth partnership, amassing 85 runs. Litchfield added 40 runs off 39 deliveries, fulfilling her role effectively before being caught sharply by Sneh Rana. Conversely, Healy exhibited an unyielding performance, overpowering the Indian bowling attack with her remarkable array of shots, achieving her century from just 90 balls and continuing to accelerate as the innings progressed.

Ellyse Perry contributed significantly, accumulating 47 runs from 52 balls, thus providing important support before she had to retire due to experiencing cramps. Capitalizing on this moment, India managed to recover some ground by securing quick wickets courtesy of Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani, who both struck twice in swift succession. The game’s momentum briefly tilted towards India when Rana caught Healy after a brilliant innings of 142 runs, yet Australia’s deep batting lineup once more demonstrated its resilience.

Ashleigh Gardner played a pivotal role, scoring 45 runs from 46 balls, while Perry, upon her return to the crease, showcased extraordinary calmness under duress to stabilize the chase. Sophie Molineux (18 runs) and Kim Garth (14 not out) kept their composure during the critical final stages, ensuring Australia surpassed the target in 49 overs.

Regardless of India’s vibrant efforts in the field, their bowling attack couldn’t successfully restrain Australia’s determined batting lineup. The remarkable pursuit resulting in 331 runs surpassed the previous record of 302 runs achieved by Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2024, and it also eclipsed Australia’s own World Cup record chase of 278 against India back in 2022. This thrilling contest involved a total of 13 sixes, setting a new high for Women’s World Cup matches, and an overall aggregate of 661 runs, thus establishing itself as a memorable event in women’s cricket.

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This piece initially appeared on WomenCricket.com, which is under the Cricket Times umbrella.

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