CWC 2025: Top 5 successful run chases in Women’s ODI cricket ft. India

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2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as the Indian women’s cricket team executed the highest successful run chase in the history of the format. On October 30, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India stunned the defending champions Australia by chasing down a massive target of 339 runs with five wickets in hand.

This remarkable feat was spearheaded by Jemimah Rodrigues‘ brilliant unbeaten century (127 off 134 balls) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur‘s well-crafted 89 runs, leading India to triumph and a place in the World Cup final. The feat broke the previous highest successful chase in women’s ODI cricket, which was ironically set by Australia against India earlier in the tournament, making for one of the most exciting narratives in women’s cricket history.

In the thrilling semifinal of the 2025 Women’s World Cup, India pulled off a record-breaking chase, scoring 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs to surpass Australia’s formidable total. The required run rate was an impressive 7.03 per over. With contributions from Rodrigues, who scored a vital unbeaten century, India demonstrated resilience and consummate skill to reach the final. This chase currently holds the record as the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI cricket history, underlining India’s rising prowess on home soil.

Just weeks before India’s record chase, Australia set the then-highest successful chase by overcoming India’s 331 runs in a group stage match. The chase took 49 overs, with a run rate of 6.75, demonstrating Australia’s batting depth and composure. Alyssa Healy‘s spectacular 142 anchored the innings, complemented by Ellyse Perry‘s crucial late knocks. The victory was a testament to Australia’s experience and batting talent.

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This chase is notable for Chamari Athapaththu‘s extraordinary 195* off 139 balls, characterized by aggressive stroke play and remarkable endurance. Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 within 44.3 overs, maintaining a run rate of 6.85. The partnership with Nilakshika Silva proved pivotal in dismantling South Africa’s defense. This match highlighted the growing competitiveness of teams outside the traditional powerhouses.

In a chase that required 288 runs, Australia achieved victory in 46.4 overs, maintaining a run rate of 6.19. Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes constructed key partnership that steadied the innings from the start. This match, part of the Rose Bowl series, remains one of the classic high-pressure run chases in Women’s ODI history and showcased Australia’s long-standing dominance in the format.

This chase was crucial in Australia’s 3-match ODI series in India, where they chased down 283 runs with a steady run rate of 6.12 in 46.3 overs. Phoebe Litchfield and Perry again starred, steering Australia to an important series victory. This match underscored the evolving challenge India face in home conditions but also highlighted how competitive series between these two teams have become.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.