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Australia vs. India: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Summary
On Sun, Oct 12, 2025, Australia maintained its unbeaten status in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating India by three wickets. The match, held at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, saw Australia successfully chase a target of 331 runs.
Key Performances
Alyssa Healy played a pivotal role by scoring 142 runs off 107 balls, including three sixes and 21 fours. She initially partnered with Phoebe Litchfield, contributing to an 85-run partnership before Litchfield was dismissed for 40 runs.
Healy then formed another crucial partnership with Ellyse Perry, reaching 154 runs in the 25th over. Perry retired hurt due to an injury, which temporarily slowed Australia’s progress.
Despite losing several quick wickets, Healy ensured Australia stayed on track to reach the target. She achieved her century in the 31st over and added 56 more runs before being dismissed.
Closing the Match
Ellyse Perry returned to the field to support Kim Garth in the final overs. Perry sealed the win with a six, ensuring Australia’s victory and maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy was named player of the match for her outstanding performance.
India’s Performance
India’s batting was led by Smriti Mandhana, who scored 80 runs off 66 balls, reaching the milestone of 5,000 runs in women’s ODIs. Pratika Rawal also contributed 75 runs.
The Indian team managed to amass 330 runs but faced challenges in the final overs, leading to their second consecutive defeat in the tournament. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, noted that underperformance in the last six overs was a critical factor in their loss.
Tournament Standings
Following this match, Australia leads the points table with seven points from four matches. India remains in third place, while England and South Africa occupy second and fourth positions, respectively.
Upcoming Matches
Australia will face Bangladesh at the same venue on Thursday. India will continue their campaign against England in Indore on Sunday after a week-long break.
