Australia and India locked in a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal clash, with the visitors setting a target of 339. While India started its chase on a bad note, the middle order brought the hosts back in the game.
The match reignited conversations about the biggest successful run chases in ODI World Cup history.
Chasing large totals is always a test of skill, temperament, and partnerships. And history shows that some teams have risen spectacularly to the occasion, turning seemingly impossible totals into memorable victories.
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India reached the target with three balls to spare, courtesy of an unbeaten 127-run inning from Jemimah Rodrigues, guiding the Women in Blue to the final.
Top 5 highest successful ODI World Cup chases
Here are the top five highest successful chases in Women's World Cup history:
| Target | Team | Opposition | Overs Taken | RPO | Venue, Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | IND-W | AUS-W | 48.3 | 7.03 | Mumbai DYP, 2025 |
| 331 | AUS-W | IND-W | 49 | 6.75 | Visakhapatnam, 2025 |
| 302 | SL-W | SA-W | 44.3 | 6.85 | Potchefstroom, 2024 |
| 289 | AUS-W | NZ-W | 46.4 | 6.19 | North Sydney, 2012 |
| 283 | AUS-W | IND-W | 46.3 | 6.12 | Mumbai WS, 2023 |
These matches underline how chasing a big total in World Cups often requires extraordinary partnerships and a calm mindset under pressure.
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