Watch – Mithali Raj stand in Visakhapatnam, Jemimah’s diving catch:Smriti Mandhana records fastest 5000 runs, Australia’s highest ODI chase; top moments, records

Australia pulled off a remarkable victory against India, winning by three wickets while completing the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history. The thrilling contest in Vizag handed India their second consecutive defeat in the ongoing World Cup. Despite the loss, it was a high-scoring and memorable encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Batting first, India delivered a powerful performance, posting their highest-ever total in a Women’s World Cup — 330 runs in 50 overs. The Indian batters dominated the Australian bowling attack, setting what seemed like a challenging target. However, Australia responded with determination and chased down the total in style, showcasing their depth and resilience under pressure. The day also belonged to Smriti Mandhana, who achieved multiple milestones. She became the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in women’s ODIs and the first female cricketer to score 1000 runs in a calendar year. Mandhana also continued her fine form against Australia, registering her fifth consecutive 50-plus score against them, underlining her reputation as one of the most consistent performers in world cricket. IND vs AUS, Women’s ODI World Cup, top moments 1. Mithali Raj stand in the ACA-VDCA stadium, Visakhapatnam
Before the match, a stand was inaugurated in the name of former Indian captain Mithali Raj. Also, a gate was named after wicketkeeper Ravi Kalpana. 2. Team India gets 5 penalty runs, ball hits helmet
In the 28.6 overs of the Indian innings, the team got 5 penalty runs as the ball hit the helmet kept behind the wicketkeeper. Bowler Sutherland bowled a full-length delivery outside off stump, on which Prathika Rawal tried to play a cross-batted shot but missed. Wicketkeeper Healy also couldn’t catch the ball and it directly hit her helmet placed on the ground. According to cricket rules, when the ball hits the fielding gear (like helmet) placed on the field, the batting team is awarded 5 penalty runs. Also read: Alyssa scores 142, Australia break all-time run-chase record against India: Hand Harmanpreet’s side 3-wicket defeat in Women’s World Cup fixture 4. Jemimah’s diving catch against Australia
In the 27th over, Jemimah Rodrigues’ diving catch gave India their second wicket. On the second ball of the over, Deepti Sharma bowled a good length delivery outside off stump. Beth Mooney came forward to play a big shot, Jemimah standing at the covers position, dived and took an excellent catch. Mooney could only make 4 runs off 8 balls.
5. Sneh Rana’s catch dismissed in-form Healy for 142 runs
On the fifth ball of the 39th over, Shri Charani bowled a flighted delivery outside off stump. Alyssa Healy went for the drive, but Sneh Rana took an excellent diving catch at covers position. Records…. 1. Australia’s biggest run chase in ODI history The Australian team completed the biggest run chase in women’s ODI history. The team defeated India by scoring 331 runs with 6 balls remaining. This record was previously held by Sri Lanka. The team had achieved the target of 305/4 runs against South Africa in 2024. Also read: John Campbell, Shai Hope keep hope alive, WI – 173/2: Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar strike for India on Day 3; West Indies trail by 97 runs 2. Mandhana’s fastest 5000 runs in Women’s ODI Smriti Mandhana created history by becoming the fastest batter to reach 5000 runs in women’s ODI cricket. The 29-year-old became only the fifth player in the world and the second from India, after Mithali Raj, to achieve this milestone. Mandhana also became the youngest woman to reach the mark, doing so in just her 112th innings and on the 5568th ball of her ODI career. With this feat, she surpassed West Indies’ Stafanie Taylor, who took 129 innings, and New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who reached the milestone in 6182 balls, setting a new global record in both speed and efficiency 3. India’s highest score in Women’s World Cup Indian women made their highest total in the ODI World Cup. The team scored 330 runs. Before this, India’s highest score was 317/8 runs against the West Indies in Hamilton in 2022.