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**Record-Breaking Chase! Australia Stuns India in Women’s World Cup Thriller**

**Visakhapatnam, India** – In a stunning display of power hitting and unwavering determination, Australia defeated India by 3 wickets in a Women’s One Day International (ODI) World Cup match held in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Australia successfully chased down a daunting target of 331 runs, setting a new record for the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history.

The previous record was held by Sri Lanka, who chased 302 runs against South Africa earlier this year.

Australian captain Alyssa Healy led the charge with a blistering innings of 142 runs. Key contributions from Phoebe Litchfield (40), Ellyse Perry (47*), and Ashleigh Gardner (45) helped to propel the Australian team to victory with just one over to spare. Perry, who had to retire hurt, returned to the pitch to help guide her team to victory.

India, after being put in to bat, posted an imposing total thanks to a strong opening partnership of 155 runs between Smriti Mandhana and Pratiksha Rawal. Mandhana scored her half-century in 46 balls, while Rawal reached fifty in 69.

Despite a spirited effort in the field and a late flurry of wickets from Amanjot Kaur, who dismissed Gardner and Molineux in consecutive deliveries, India’s bowling attack struggled to contain the Australian onslaught.

“Healy’s century broke India’s effort, and Australia recorded yet another memorable victory” a cricket analyst commented.

This loss marks India’s second consecutive defeat in the tournament. The Australian victory also marks a historic moment in ODI cricket, surpassing previous highest successful run chases:

* **331 – Australia vs India, Visakhapatnam, 2025 World Cup**
* 302 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Potchefstroom, 2024
* 289 – Australia vs New Zealand, North Sydney, 2012
* 283 – Australia vs India, Wankhede, 2023
* 282 – Australia vs India, New Chandigarh, 2025

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