2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup A historic moment was witnessed when the Indian women’s cricket team executed the most successful run chase in the history of the format. On October 30, India surprised defending champions Australia by achieving the mammoth target of 339 runs with five wickets in hand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
This remarkable achievement was led by jemima rodrigues‘Brilliant unbeaten century (127 runs on 134 balls) and captain Harmanpreet KaurHe played an excellent inning of 89 runs, which led India to victory and a place in the World Cup final. This achievement broke the previous highest successful target in women’s ODI cricket, which was ironic Australia against India At the start of the tournament, it became one of the most exciting stories in women’s cricket history.
Top 5 Most Successful Run Chases in Women’s ODI Cricket
- India Women – 341/5 vs Australia Women, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai (30 October 2025)
In a thrilling semi-final of the 2025 Women’s World Cup, India achieved a record-breaking target of 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs to overcome Australia’s strong score. The required run rate was an impressive 7.03 per over. With contributions from Rodrigues, who scored a vital unbeaten century, India displayed resilience and excellent skill to reach the final. This chase currently holds the record for the most successful run chase in women’s ODI cricket history, underscoring India’s growing strength on home soil.
- Australia Women – 331/7 vs India Women, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam (12 October 2025)
A few weeks before India’s record chase, Australia had set India’s highest successful chase of that time by bowling out 331 runs in a group stage match. Chasing the target took 49 overs at a run rate of 6.75, demonstrating Australia’s batting depth and composure. Alyssa HealyThe brilliant 142 runs complemented the innings elise perryThis is an important late innings. The win was a testament to Australia’s experience and batting talent.
- Sri Lanka Women – 305/4 vs South Africa Women, Senwes Park, Potchefstroom (17 April 2024)
This chase is remarkable Chamari AthapaththuAn extraordinary 195* off 139 balls, featuring aggressive stroke play and remarkable stamina. Sri Lanka The target of 302 runs was achieved in 44.3 overs while maintaining the run rate of 6.85. partnership with Nilakshika Silva proved decisive in resolving South AfricaSafety of. The match highlighted the increasing competitiveness of teams outside the traditional powers.
- Australia Women – 289/6 vs New Zealand Women, North Sydney Oval, Sydney (14 December 2012)
Chasing the target of 288 runs, Australia won in 46.4 overs while maintaining the run rate of 6.19. meg lanning And Rachael Haynes Formed an important partnership which took the innings forward from the start. The match, part of the Rose Bowl series, remains one of the classic high-pressure run chases in women’s ODI history and demonstrates Australia’s long-standing dominance in the format.
- Australia Women – 285/4 vs India Women, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (28 December 2023)
This chase was crucial in Australia’s 3-match ODI series in India, where they chased 283 runs in 46.3 overs with a steady run rate of 6.12. Phoebe Lichfield And Perry again performed brilliantly and led Australia to a crucial series win. The match underlined the looming challenge India face in home conditions, but also highlighted how competitive the series has become between these two teams.
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