Australia pulls off record chase to beat India by 3 wickets in Women’s world cup

Captain Alyssa Healy’s sensational 142 off 107 balls powered Australia to a record chase of 331, sealing a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.

Healy’s knock featuring 21 fours and three sixes was the highest individual score against India in Women’s ODIs and guided Australia to the biggest successful chase in Women’s World Cup history. Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball, claiming 5-40 as Australia restricted India to 330 after a blazing start.

Openers Smriti Mandhana (80 off 67) and Pratika Rawal (75 off 96) gave India a dream start with a 155-run stand, helping the hosts post their highest-ever total against Australia. But a late collapse losing six wickets for 36 runs proved costly.

Australia’s chase began with a blistering 82 in the first 10 overs, setting up the tempo. Healy shared key partnerships with Phoebe Litchfield (40) and Ashleigh Gardner (45), before Ellyse Perry (47 not out) returned after cramps to steer her side home with six balls to spare.

Despite late strikes from N. Shree Charani (3-41) and Deepti Sharma (2-52), India couldn’t prevent Australia from maintaining their unbeaten run and staying atop the table with seven points from four games.

Brief scores:

India 330 all out in 48.5 overs (Smriti Mandhana 80, Pratika Rawal 75; Annabel Sutherland 5-40)

Australia 331/7 in 49 overs (Alyssa Healy 142, Ellyse Perry 47 not out, Ashleigh Gardner 45; N Shree Charani 3-41)

Australia won by 3 wickets.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)