Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Blitz Ignites India’s Thunderous 330 Against Australia

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Smriti Mandhana led India’s explosive batting with record-breaking feats including reaching 5,000 ODI runs and crossing 1,000 runs in a year, as India posted their highest Women’s World Cup total of 330 against Australia. The target sets a new high for ODI chases in the tournament.

India’s Women’s cricket team posted a commanding total of 330 runs against Australia in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, marked by smashing records from star opener Smriti Mandhana. This is India’s highest Women’s World Cup total against Australia and the highest in the ongoing tournament, showcasing a dominant batting display.

The innings was powered by a formidable opening partnership of 155 runs between Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. Mandhana scored an impressive 80 runs off 66 balls, featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes, while Rawal contributed a well-paced 75 runs. Mandhana marked multiple milestones: she became the youngest and fastest woman to reach 5,000 ODI runs and the first-ever player to score over 1,000 ODI runs in a single calendar year, breaking a record held by Australia’s Belinda Clark since 1997.

The team maintained momentum with valuable contributions in the middle and late overs from Harleen Deol (38 runs), Harmanpreet Kaur (22), Jemimah Rodrigues (33), and Richa Ghosh (32). Australia’s Annabel Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers with 5 wickets for 40 runs, attempting to stem India’s charge but India was eventually bowled out in 48.5 overs.

Chasing 331 now puts Australia under pressure, as this is the highest target ever set in Women’s ODI World Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 302. The India innings set a high bar and demonstrated exceptional skill and aggressive batting against the formidable Australian side.

Key highlights of the match include:

Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking milestones: youngest and fastest to 5,000 ODI runs, and first woman to score 1,000+ ODI runs in a calendar year
India’s highest total against Australia in Women’s World Cup: 330 runs
A powerful 155-run opening stand between Mandhana and Pratika Rawal
Strong middle-order contributions from Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh
Annabel Sutherland’s five-wicket haul for Australia
Australia facing the highest-ever Women’s World Cup chase at 331 runs

This scintillating team effort has India poised as strong contenders in the World Cup, thrilling fans with both record-breaking individual feats and a collective batting exhibition.

Source: ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 official site, NDTV Sports, The Times of India

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