India's women's cricket team has been steadily building a reputation for thrilling run chases, but their latest feat at the 2025 Women's World Cup stands out as historic. Facing Australia in the semi-final, India was set an imposing target of 339, a total that would have tested even the most seasoned sides.
The chase had all the drama you could ask for: early wickets, a record-breaking chase, and moments where the contest could have swung either way. Yet India's batters rose to the occasion, delivering a performance for the ages.
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India women's highest successful ODI chases
India's highest successful run chase in women's ODIs is now this latest semi-final, when they chased down 338 against Australia in Mumbai.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur led the charge, putting together a partnership that left the opposition stunned. Rodrigues notched her maiden World Cup century, while Harmanpreet scored crucial 89 runs.
Here is a look at the top 10 successful ODI chases by India Women:
| Rank | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 341/5 | Australia Women | DY Patil | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 2 | 266/8 | Australia Women | Mackay | 26 Sep 2021 |
| 3 | 262/6 | England Women | Southampton | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 4 | 252/4 | New Zealand Women | Queenstown | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 5 | 248/5 | South Africa Women | Vadodara | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 6 | 245/9 | South Africa Women | Colombo (PSS) | 21 Feb 2017 |
| 7 | 241/4 | Ireland Women | Rajkot | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | 236/4 | New Zealand Women | Ahmedabad | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 9 | 234/5 | Australia Women | Hobart | 7 Feb 2016 |
| 10 | 232/3 | England Women | Hove | 18 Sep 2022 |
This historic win not only secured India a place in their third World Cup final but also showed their growing maturity and ability to handle high-pressure run chases. It marks a significant milestone in the team's history and sets a high benchmark for future campaigns.
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- ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, match times, latest results, and points table
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