Meet the top five highest run-scorers in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history, featuring Sophie Devine, Deandra Dottin, Beth Mooney, and more.

From Suzie Bates to Alyssa Healy: Meet the Top 5 highest run-scorers in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history

Australia’s legendary batter Alyssa Healy is on her way out of ODI cricket, but like her stellar career, she did not fail to make her mark. Healy, 35, playing in her final ODI match on Sunday (Mar 1) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, scored an eye-catching 158 runs to bow out on a high. Her magnificent innings propelled Australia to 409/7 in 50 overs while Beth Mooney also scored 106 off 84, giving India a mountain to chase in the final ODI of the three-match series.<h2>Haley hails on a high</h2>Playing her final match, all attention was on the Aussie batter as she stepped onto the field for one final time. Along with Phoebe Litchfield (14), she put together an opening stand of 32 runs before she was joined by Georgia Voll (62) as they stitched a stand of104 runs in 91 balls. However, it was Healy and Mooney who made the difference, as they put on a partnership of 145 runs in 92 balls. The vital partnership was enough to see the Aussies reach a total in excess of 400.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Healy’s composed innings consisted of 27 fours and 2 sixes and was striking at a rate of more than 160. Altogether, in 126 WODIs, she scored 3777 runs with a best of 170 runs and scored eight hundreds, including 19 fifties. &nbsp;She also captained Australia in 33 matches between 2023 and 2026 and was influential in the team’s recent rise.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>What happened in final ODI?</h2>Playing in the final ODI, Australia won by a massive 185 runs and pocketed the ODI series 3-0. This comes after the Women in Blue had won the T20I series, ending Australia's dominant home run. In reply to Australia’s 410-run target, India were bowled out for 224, thus giving a perfect end to Australia’s white-ball series against India.&nbsp;Both Australia and India will now meet in only one Test starting on March 6 in Perth.&nbsp;

Alyssa Healy, 35, playing in her final ODI match on Sunday (Mar 1) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, scored an eye-catching 158 runs to bow out on a high.

Australia’s legendary batter Alyssa Healy is on her way out of ODI cricket, but like her stellar career, she did not fail to make her mark. Healy, 35, playing in her final ODI match on Sunday (Mar 1) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, scored an eye-catching 158 runs to bow out on a high. Her magnificent innings propelled Australia to 409/7 in 50 overs while Beth Mooney also scored 106 off 84, giving India a mountain to chase in the final ODI of the three-match series. Haley hails on a high Playing her final match, all attention was on the Aussie batter as she stepped onto the field for one final time. Along with Phoebe Litchfield (14), she put together an opening stand of 32 runs before she was joined by Georgia Voll (62) as they stitched a stand of104 runs in 91 balls. However, it was Healy and Mooney who made the difference, as they put on a partnership of 145 runs in 92 balls. The vital partnership was enough to see the Aussies reach a total in excess of 400. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Healy’s composed innings consisted of 27 fours and 2 sixes and was striking at a rate of more than 160. Altogether, in 126 WODIs, she scored 3777 runs with a best of 170 runs and scored eight hundreds, including 19 fifties. She also captained Australia in 33 matches between 2023 and 2026 and was influential in the team’s recent rise. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds What happened in final ODI? Playing in the final ODI, Australia won by a massive 185 runs and pocketed the ODI series 3-0. This comes after the Women in Blue had won the T20I series, ending Australia's dominant home run. In reply to Australia’s 410-run target, India were bowled out for 224, thus giving a perfect end to Australia’s white-ball series against India. Both Australia and India will now meet in only one Test starting on March 6 in Perth.

Alyssa Healy, 35, playing in her final ODI match on Sunday (Mar 1) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, scored an eye-catching 158 runs to bow out on a high.

AUS-W vs IND-W: Alyssa Healy scores stunning 158 in farewell match, Beth Mooney also joins with ton

Australia has named Sophie Molineux successor of outgoing Alyssa Healy as all-format women's team captain. Molineux wil take charge during the home T20I series of upcoming India's tour. She will then make way for Healy who will lead the side in her farewell ODI series as well as the solitary Test in Perth. Molineux will then take over as captain across formats including in the T20 World Cup in June later this year. Cricket Australia has also kept Tahlia McGrath as the vice-captain and named Ashleigh Gardner as the second deputy to Molineux as well.<h2>Why Sophie Molineux was chosen as Australia women's team captain?</h2>Molineux, a 28-year-old spinner from Victoria, edged the likes of McGrath and Gardner for the captain's role. Her success as the Melbourne Renegades captain in Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in which she led the side to drought-breaking title in 2024-25 is the major reason for her elevation as the captain.<h2>Is Molineux a good choice as Australia women's captain?</h2>Molineux is certainly an interesting choice as captain, given her injury history. The spinner has not played T20I or a Test match since 2024 because of an injured knee and was managed in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup as well. She also did not play in all the matches in WBBL for the Renegades in the most recent season.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-2026-fixing-contriving-to-fix-icc-suspends-usa-batter-aaron-jones-for-corruption-related-charges-1769671506297">'Fixing, contriving to fix...': ICC suspends USA batter Aaron Jones for corruption related charges</a>Australia's national selector Shawn Flegler, however, backed Molineux as the right choice despite confirming that she'll be managed in the future as well,"We will continue to manage Sophie's workload, prioritising key tournaments and major international series following injury challenges in recent seasons. Ash and Tahlia provide complimentary skills in support of Sophie and are also both capable of leading the team as stand-in captain if required," said Flegler.<h2>Molienux record for Australia</h2>The spinner, given her injury history, has played only three Tests, 17 ODIs, and 38 T20Is for Australia. She has taken 7 Test wickets, 31 in WODIs and 41 T20I wickets in her career. In WBBL, Molineux has played 112 matches for Renegades, taking 97 wickets. In Women's Premier League (WPL), she played 10 matches for RCB-W in 2023/24 season and took 12 wickets.

Molineux, a 28-year-old spinner from Victoria, is certainly an interesting choice as captain, given her injury history. The spinner has not played T20I or a Test match since 2024 because of an injured knee and was managed in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup as well.

Australia has named Sophie Molineux successor of outgoing Alyssa Healy as all-format women's team captain. Molineux wil take charge during the home T20I series of upcoming India's tour. She will then make way for Healy who will lead the side in her farewell ODI series as well as the solitary Test in Perth. Molineux will then take over as captain across formats including in the T20 World Cup in June later this year. Cricket Australia has also kept Tahlia McGrath as the vice-captain and named Ashleigh Gardner as the second deputy to Molineux as well. Why Sophie Molineux was chosen as Australia women's team captain? Molineux, a 28-year-old spinner from Victoria, edged the likes of McGrath and Gardner for the captain's role. Her success as the Melbourne Renegades captain in Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in which she led the side to drought-breaking title in 2024-25 is the major reason for her elevation as the captain. Is Molineux a good choice as Australia women's captain? Molineux is certainly an interesting choice as captain, given her injury history. The spinner has not played T20I or a Test match since 2024 because of an injured knee and was managed in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup as well. She also did not play in all the matches in WBBL for the Renegades in the most recent season. Also Read: 'Fixing, contriving to fix...': ICC suspends USA batter Aaron Jones for corruption related charges Australia's national selector Shawn Flegler, however, backed Molineux as the right choice despite confirming that she'll be managed in the future as well, "We will continue to manage Sophie's workload, prioritising key tournaments and major international series following injury challenges in recent seasons. Ash and Tahlia provide complimentary skills in support of Sophie and are also both capable of leading the team as stand-in captain if required," said Flegler. Molienux record for Australia The spinner, given her injury history, has played only three Tests, 17 ODIs, and 38 T20Is for Australia. She has taken 7 Test wickets, 31 in WODIs and 41 T20I wickets in her career. In WBBL, Molineux has played 112 matches for Renegades, taking 97 wickets. In Women's Premier League (WPL), she played 10 matches for RCB-W in 2023/24 season and took 12 wickets.

Molineux, a 28-year-old spinner from Victoria, is certainly an interesting choice as captain, given her injury history. The spinner has not played T20I or a Test match since 2024 because of an injured knee and was managed in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup as well.

No T20I or Test since 2024: Sophie Molieneux succeeds Alyssa Healy as new Australia women's captain

Cricket Australia faces a significant leadership call after Alyssa Healy decided to retire from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13) and she will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles. Now, the question is how Australia will move forward in the captaincy role after her departure. To explore that, let’s take a look at an ESPN podcast report.<h2>Who will lead Australia after Healy's retirement</h2>Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are the main frontrunners to become the next captain of the Australian women’s team. The 28-year-old, Gardner, has boosted her chances over the past year after being appointed as captain of the Sydney Sixers in the latest WBBL season, taking over from Ellyse Perry. She continued to perform strongly while earning praise for her leadership style.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-odi-rankings-virat-kohli-replaces-rohit-sharma-to-reclaim-no-1-batter-spot-after-four-years-1768383836400">ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot</a>&nbsp;Gardner has been a reliable match-winner for Australia in all formats and has also acted as vice-captain when McGrath led the team in Healy’s absence. Before Healy announced her retirement, Gardner said she was not chasing the role but would be happy to take it on if it was in the team’s best interest. &nbsp;"It's not something that I ever had ambitions to do, but if the opportunities come up, absolutely, I'd be happy to do that. So, whatever the team needs, I'll try to perform for whatever that looks like," said Gardner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-odi-world-cup-2026-faqs-teams-venues-match-details-records-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-1768386200055">U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet</a>&nbsp;Whereas, McGrath has captained Australia 15 times when Healy was unavailable and was one of the world’s top T20 players. Recently, however, she has struggled for form, including being moved down to no.7 position in the ODI batting order. &nbsp;Young guns Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield are also seen as future captaincy options.&nbsp;Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Cricket Australia faces a significant leadership call after Alyssa Healy decided to retire from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13) and she will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles. Now, the question is how Australia will move forward in the captaincy role after her departure. To explore that, let’s take a look at an ESPN podcast report. Who will lead Australia after Healy's retirement Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are the main frontrunners to become the next captain of the Australian women’s team. The 28-year-old, Gardner, has boosted her chances over the past year after being appointed as captain of the Sydney Sixers in the latest WBBL season, taking over from Ellyse Perry. She continued to perform strongly while earning praise for her leadership style. Also Read - ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot Gardner has been a reliable match-winner for Australia in all formats and has also acted as vice-captain when McGrath led the team in Healy’s absence. Before Healy announced her retirement, Gardner said she was not chasing the role but would be happy to take it on if it was in the team’s best interest. "It's not something that I ever had ambitions to do, but if the opportunities come up, absolutely, I'd be happy to do that. So, whatever the team needs, I'll try to perform for whatever that looks like," said Gardner. Also Read - U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet Whereas, McGrath has captained Australia 15 times when Healy was unavailable and was one of the world’s top T20 players. Recently, however, she has struggled for form, including being moved down to no.7 position in the ODI batting order. Young guns Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield are also seen as future captaincy options. Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Who will lead Australia after Alyssa Healy's retirement - Here's what we know

Aussie women's team skipper Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13). Healy was announced Meg Lanning's full-time successor in 2023. She will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles.<h2>Healy announces retirement date</h2>"It's been a long time coming," Healy said on the podcast, the podcast she's a regular panelist on. "The last few years has been probably more mentally draining than anything else. A few injuries. I've got to dive into the well, and the well is getting less and less full of water. Getting harder to dive back in there.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-icc-says-no-threat-to-bangladesh-in-india-bcb-calls-it-bizarre-unrealistic-and-unreasonable-1768288751983">T20 World Cup 2026: ICC says no threat to Bangladesh in India, BCB calls it 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable'</a>Speaking on what promopted the decision, Healy revealed: "I think the WBBL [last year] was probably a bit of a wake-up call. Not being able to hold the bat with two hands didn't help either but waking up and going, 'just another day of cricket', really surprised myself because I still thought I loved playing the game."<h2>Healy's career in numbers</h2>Since making her debut in 2010, Healy went on to play 10 Tests, 123 ODIs, and 162 T20Is for Australia. She scored 489, 3,563 and 3,054 runs, respectively in each format. She also has eight international hundreds to her name - seven in ODIs and 1 in T20Is.During her 16-year-old career, Healy won 2010 T20 World Cup, 2012 T20 World Cup, 2013 ODI World Cup, 2014 T20 World Cup, 2018 T20 World Cup, 2020 T20 World Cup, 2022 ODI World Cup, and 2023 T20 World Cup as well.Among other titles, Healy won Women's BBL in 2016-16 &amp; 2017-81 with Sydney Sixes as well as a gold medal in 2022 Commanwealth Games.

Healy was announced Meg Lanning's full-time successor in 2023. She will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with 8 World Cup titles. Among other titles, Healy won Women's BBL in 2016-16 & 2017-81 with Sydney Sixes as well as a gold medal in 2022 Commanwealth Games.

Aussie women's team skipper Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13). Healy was announced Meg Lanning's full-time successor in 2023. She will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles. Healy announces retirement date "It's been a long time coming," Healy said on the podcast, the podcast she's a regular panelist on. "The last few years has been probably more mentally draining than anything else. A few injuries. I've got to dive into the well, and the well is getting less and less full of water. Getting harder to dive back in there. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: ICC says no threat to Bangladesh in India, BCB calls it 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable' Speaking on what promopted the decision, Healy revealed: "I think the WBBL [last year] was probably a bit of a wake-up call. Not being able to hold the bat with two hands didn't help either but waking up and going, 'just another day of cricket', really surprised myself because I still thought I loved playing the game." Healy's career in numbers Since making her debut in 2010, Healy went on to play 10 Tests, 123 ODIs, and 162 T20Is for Australia. She scored 489, 3,563 and 3,054 runs, respectively in each format. She also has eight international hundreds to her name - seven in ODIs and 1 in T20Is. During her 16-year-old career, Healy won 2010 T20 World Cup, 2012 T20 World Cup, 2013 ODI World Cup, 2014 T20 World Cup, 2018 T20 World Cup, 2020 T20 World Cup, 2022 ODI World Cup, and 2023 T20 World Cup as well. Among other titles, Healy won Women's BBL in 2016-16 & 2017-81 with Sydney Sixes as well as a gold medal in 2022 Commanwealth Games.

Healy was announced Meg Lanning's full-time successor in 2023. She will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with 8 World Cup titles. Among other titles, Healy won Women's BBL in 2016-16 &amp; 2017-81 with Sydney Sixes as well as a gold medal in 2022 Commanwealth Games.

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Australia women's skipper Alyssa Healy had expressed shock and disappointment after losing in the Women's World Cup 2025 semis against India and the feeling hasn't gone yet. Australia had posted 338 against India in the penultimate clash but India chased down the total - a world record in WODIs - to book a place in the final and then went on to win their maiden title. Australia, who were defending champions and seven-time world cup winners, had defeated India two times in the semis in the past.<h2>Aussie skipper Healy still not over loss against India</h2>"Obviously, I haven’t watched the final, but India got themselves over the line, which is really cool, and it’s great for the global game. So, from that perspective, it was an amazing experience, but obviously sitting here a little bit disappointed, and it’ll haunt me for a little while that one, but that’s ok,” Healy said on Willow Talk Cricket podcast with former men's wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unlucky-in-finals-this-player-has-lost-six-finals-since-2023-three-in-wpl-and-three-icc-events-1762500051712">Unlucky in finals? She has lost six finals since 2023 including three in WPL</a>Australia were the favorites to win another world cup after going through the league stage unbeaten where they had wo against India as well. In the league stage, India had posted 330 runs but Australia had chased it down - setting a world record of highest successful chase in WODIs only for the record to be bettered by India in the semis.<h2>India finally overcome Aussie hurdle</h2>Australia have a nemesis for India, both in men's and women's ICC events, with the latest example being 2023 ODI World Cup final which India lost against the Aussies. The win against seven-time champions in the final definitely will boost India women's confidence for the future games, knowing that the seemingly invincible Aussies can be beaten, just like any other team.

Australia had posted 338 against India in the penultimate clash but India chased down the total - a world record in WODIs - to book a place in the final and then went on to win their maiden title.

Australia women's skipper Alyssa Healy had expressed shock and disappointment after losing in the Women's World Cup 2025 semis against India and the feeling hasn't gone yet. Australia had posted 338 against India in the penultimate clash but India chased down the total - a world record in WODIs - to book a place in the final and then went on to win their maiden title. Australia, who were defending champions and seven-time world cup winners, had defeated India two times in the semis in the past. Aussie skipper Healy still not over loss against India "Obviously, I haven’t watched the final, but India got themselves over the line, which is really cool, and it’s great for the global game. So, from that perspective, it was an amazing experience, but obviously sitting here a little bit disappointed, and it’ll haunt me for a little while that one, but that’s ok,” Healy said on Willow Talk Cricket podcast with former men's wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin. Also Read - Unlucky in finals? She has lost six finals since 2023 including three in WPL Australia were the favorites to win another world cup after going through the league stage unbeaten where they had wo against India as well. In the league stage, India had posted 330 runs but Australia had chased it down - setting a world record of highest successful chase in WODIs only for the record to be bettered by India in the semis. India finally overcome Aussie hurdle Australia have a nemesis for India, both in men's and women's ICC events, with the latest example being 2023 ODI World Cup final which India lost against the Aussies. The win against seven-time champions in the final definitely will boost India women's confidence for the future games, knowing that the seemingly invincible Aussies can be beaten, just like any other team.

Australia had posted 338 against India in the penultimate clash but India chased down the total - a world record in WODIs - to book a place in the final and then went on to win their maiden title.

Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy concedes semis loss against India will 'haunt me for a little while'

From Jemimah Rodrigues to Laura Wolvaardt, here's a look at the top five batters with highest average in Women's World Cup 2025. This list also includes Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Devine

From Jemimah Rodrigues to Laura Wolvaardt, 5 batters with highest average in Women's World Cup 2025

From Laura Wolvaardt to Jemimah Rodrigues here is a look at five highest individual scores in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The list features of Alyssa Healy, Pratika Rawal and Phoebe Litchfield as the Women’s ODI World Cup concluded on Sunday (Nov 2) with India lifting maiden title. 

From Laura Wolvaardt to Jemimah Rodrigues, 5 highest individual scores in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

The Indian women’s team had a statement win against Australia on Thursday (Oct 30) as they reached the final of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup. While there were emotional scenes in the Indian dugout, that was not the case for the defending champions as Australia were knocked out. After the semifinal defeat, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy admitted that his side were not good enough on the day as India got the better of them.<h2>Healy admits defeat</h2>"I think ultimately we just weren't sharp enough probably today, probably in all three facets, definitely to give ourselves the opportunity to win that semi-final," Healy said.&nbsp;"I think we did pretty well to hang in there. We created a lot of opportunities and let ourselves down in that regard. So probably sitting here disappointed knowing that we sort of did that to ourselves a little bit. Not taking anything away from the Indian performance. I thought they played really well. But yeah, there's a little bit of an element of we let ourselves down a little bit.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;The defeat also meant Australia missed out on defending their crown, having lifted the title in 2022. The defeat came after Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 while batting first as Australia set a target of 339 runs to win for India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Jemimah Rodrigues (unbeaten 127) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89) put on 167 runs for the third wicket as India won with nine balls and five wickets to spare on the outskirts of Mumbai at DY Patil Stadium. Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary to trigger wild celebrations in the Indian camp with smiles and tears of joy in the dugout.&nbsp;India will face South Africa in the final at the same venue on Sunday, with the 50-over marquee tournament to get a new champion.

After the semifinal defeat, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy admitted that his side were not good enough on the day as India got the better of them.

The Indian women’s team had a statement win against Australia on Thursday (Oct 30) as they reached the final of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup. While there were emotional scenes in the Indian dugout, that was not the case for the defending champions as Australia were knocked out. After the semifinal defeat, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy admitted that his side were not good enough on the day as India got the better of them. Healy admits defeat "I think ultimately we just weren't sharp enough probably today, probably in all three facets, definitely to give ourselves the opportunity to win that semi-final," Healy said. "I think we did pretty well to hang in there. We created a lot of opportunities and let ourselves down in that regard. So probably sitting here disappointed knowing that we sort of did that to ourselves a little bit. Not taking anything away from the Indian performance. I thought they played really well. But yeah, there's a little bit of an element of we let ourselves down a little bit.” ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history The defeat also meant Australia missed out on defending their crown, having lifted the title in 2022. The defeat came after Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 while batting first as Australia set a target of 339 runs to win for India. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more What happened in the match? Jemimah Rodrigues (unbeaten 127) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89) put on 167 runs for the third wicket as India won with nine balls and five wickets to spare on the outskirts of Mumbai at DY Patil Stadium. Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary to trigger wild celebrations in the Indian camp with smiles and tears of joy in the dugout. India will face South Africa in the final at the same venue on Sunday, with the 50-over marquee tournament to get a new champion.

After the semifinal defeat, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy admitted that his side were not good enough on the day as India got the better of them.

CWC 2025: Alyssa Healy accepts Australia's rare knockout loss vs India, says 'weren't sharp enough'

Seven-time winner and defending Women's ODI World Cup champion Australia are sweating over fitness of skipper Alyssa Healy as they gear up all important semi-final against host India on Thursday (Oct 30). Healy did not play in the last two league stage matches of Australia - against England and South Africa - after picking up a calf strain in before the match against England. He absence would definitely put a dent in Australia's chances to qualify, especially when she's their best batter despite not playing in two matches.<h2>How much Healy's absence would impact Australia?</h2>Healy, despite playing only four matches out of six (one was called of due to rain), has scored the most runs for Australia Women i the ongoing tournament. Her 294 runs in four innings, also the fourth best overall, have come at an average of 98 with two hundreds and a best of 142. Speaking on Healy's availability, Australia Women head coach Shelley Nitschke said the skipper will have Healy "as much time as she needs."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-world-cup-2025-sa-w-beat-eng-w-by-125-runs-in-1st-semifinal-on-wednesday-october-29-2025-1761753544245">WWC 2025: Wolvaardt, Kapp help SA exorcise semi's ghost vs ENG for maiden final</a>If Healy doesn't play, Georgia Voll is expected to fill up the place, as the 22-year-old has done in the previous two matches for Australia. In the two games played, Voll has scored 6 and 38 not out, respectively.<h2>India to play new opener as well</h2>Just like Australia, India are also dealing with opener Pratika Rawal's unavailability. Rawal has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hairline fracture in India's league stage match against Bangladesh. Rawal, along with Smriti Mandhana, has been clinical in the tournament to give India solid starts. In six innings batted, Rawal scored 308 runs - the third most in the tournament - at an average of 51. She also scored a fifty and a hundred with a best of 122. In her absence, Shafali Verma, who has been named as replacement in the squad, is expected to slot in in the opener's place.

Healy's 294 runs in four innings, also the fourth best overall, have come at an average of 98 with two hundreds and a best of 142. If Healy doesn't play, Georgia Voll is expected to fill up the place, as the 22-year-old has done in the previous two matches for Australia.

Seven-time winner and defending Women's ODI World Cup champion Australia are sweating over fitness of skipper Alyssa Healy as they gear up all important semi-final against host India on Thursday (Oct 30). Healy did not play in the last two league stage matches of Australia - against England and South Africa - after picking up a calf strain in before the match against England. He absence would definitely put a dent in Australia's chances to qualify, especially when she's their best batter despite not playing in two matches. How much Healy's absence would impact Australia? Healy, despite playing only four matches out of six (one was called of due to rain), has scored the most runs for Australia Women i the ongoing tournament. Her 294 runs in four innings, also the fourth best overall, have come at an average of 98 with two hundreds and a best of 142. Speaking on Healy's availability, Australia Women head coach Shelley Nitschke said the skipper will have Healy "as much time as she needs." Also Read - WWC 2025: Wolvaardt, Kapp help SA exorcise semi's ghost vs ENG for maiden final If Healy doesn't play, Georgia Voll is expected to fill up the place, as the 22-year-old has done in the previous two matches for Australia. In the two games played, Voll has scored 6 and 38 not out, respectively. India to play new opener as well Just like Australia, India are also dealing with opener Pratika Rawal's unavailability. Rawal has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hairline fracture in India's league stage match against Bangladesh. Rawal, along with Smriti Mandhana, has been clinical in the tournament to give India solid starts. In six innings batted, Rawal scored 308 runs - the third most in the tournament - at an average of 51. She also scored a fifty and a hundred with a best of 122. In her absence, Shafali Verma, who has been named as replacement in the squad, is expected to slot in in the opener's place.

Healy's 294 runs in four innings, also the fourth best overall, have come at an average of 98 with two hundreds and a best of 142. If Healy doesn't play, Georgia Voll is expected to fill up the place, as the 22-year-old has done in the previous two matches for Australia.

Women's World Cup 2025: Will Healy play? Australia dealing with uncertainty over skipper's availability for semi-final vs India

As the Women’s World Cup 2025 heats up, former West Indies fast bowler and renowned commentator Ian Bishop believes that Australia’s unmatched balance and culture make them the team to beat — but insists they are “not invincible". Bishop said the defending champions have mastered the art of maintaining a strong blend of experience and youth, a key ingredient in high-pressure tournaments. “The easy answer would be to say that Australia perhaps have most bases covered,” Bishop, replied to a question from WION during a media day ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup — India vs Australia semi-final on Thursday (October 30). &nbsp;“They’ve got wrist spin in Alana King, the fastest bowler in the women’s game, and a deep batting order featuring Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Alyssa Healy. There’s a really nice blend of experience and youth there — and a culture of winning.”However, Bishop was quick to stress that Australia’s dominance should not intimidate their opponents, especially India, who are chasing a breakthrough win against the world’s top-ranked side.&nbsp;“They’re not invincible, but they’re very good — a juggernaut,” he said. “What’s important for India is to get into a frame of mind that says it’s a game of cricket, not life or death. You need to keep everyone calm and relaxed, because that’s the best way to take on a champion team.” Bishop added that belief and tactical discipline would be vital for India to turn the tables against a side that has historically had the upper hand. “India have only beaten Australia once in the last 11 games,” he pointed out. “But you have to believe that one of those wins can come in a semi-final. I’d like India to have that extra bowling depth and let the batters take responsibility. That balance could make the difference.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-world-cup-2025-1st-semi-final-wolvaardt-scores-stunning-169-as-sa-w-post-record-total-vs-eng-w-1761744417691">SA-W skipper Laura Wolvaardt tears record books during sensational 169 vs ENG-W</a>&nbsp;Beyond team combinations and match-ups, Bishop also reflected on how the Women’s World Cup has underlined the tactical and technical evolution of the women’s game, particularly in terms of variety and aggression. “We’re seeing a shift in how women’s cricket is being played,” Bishop observed. “It’s more tactical, more aggressive, and there’s greater variety in bowling and shot selection.” Among the players who have impressed him most this tournament, Bishop singled out Australian leg-spinner Alana King and several emerging stars from Asia.<h2>‘I am a huge fan of Alana King’</h2>“I’m a huge fan of Alana King — the way she puts revs on the ball, her control, her intelligence,” he said. “But I’ve also loved watching Fatima Sana from Pakistan, Jahanara Alam and Marufa Akter from Bangladesh. These are players that franchises and boards should invest in for the long term — they’ll shape the next generation of women’s cricket.” Bishop also praised South African batter Laura Wolvaardt for her consistency and dynamism, and Sri Lanka’s De Silva for her all-round impact.&nbsp;“Laura Wolvaardt has been outstanding in that middle order for South Africa,” he said. “And you’ll always have spinners, but it’s the young batters and seamers who are adding a new dimension to the women’s game.” As the tournament enters its final phase, Bishop’s assessment captures both admiration for Australia’s sustained excellence and optimism for the broader growth of women’s cricket. “Australia’s culture is a benchmark,” he concluded. “But belief, composure, and preparation can beat even the best. That’s what makes this World Cup so exciting.”

Ian Bishop says Australia’s blend of youth and experience makes them formidable, but urges India to stay calm, believe, and fight smart at the Women’s World Cup

As the Women’s World Cup 2025 heats up, former West Indies fast bowler and renowned commentator Ian Bishop believes that Australia’s unmatched balance and culture make them the team to beat — but insists they are “not invincible". Bishop said the defending champions have mastered the art of maintaining a strong blend of experience and youth, a key ingredient in high-pressure tournaments. “The easy answer would be to say that Australia perhaps have most bases covered,” Bishop, replied to a question from WION during a media day ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup — India vs Australia semi-final on Thursday (October 30). “They’ve got wrist spin in Alana King, the fastest bowler in the women’s game, and a deep batting order featuring Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Alyssa Healy. There’s a really nice blend of experience and youth there — and a culture of winning.” However, Bishop was quick to stress that Australia’s dominance should not intimidate their opponents, especially India, who are chasing a breakthrough win against the world’s top-ranked side. “They’re not invincible, but they’re very good — a juggernaut,” he said. “What’s important for India is to get into a frame of mind that says it’s a game of cricket, not life or death. You need to keep everyone calm and relaxed, because that’s the best way to take on a champion team.” Bishop added that belief and tactical discipline would be vital for India to turn the tables against a side that has historically had the upper hand. “India have only beaten Australia once in the last 11 games,” he pointed out. “But you have to believe that one of those wins can come in a semi-final. I’d like India to have that extra bowling depth and let the batters take responsibility. That balance could make the difference.” Also Read: SA-W skipper Laura Wolvaardt tears record books during sensational 169 vs ENG-W Beyond team combinations and match-ups, Bishop also reflected on how the Women’s World Cup has underlined the tactical and technical evolution of the women’s game, particularly in terms of variety and aggression. “We’re seeing a shift in how women’s cricket is being played,” Bishop observed. “It’s more tactical, more aggressive, and there’s greater variety in bowling and shot selection.” Among the players who have impressed him most this tournament, Bishop singled out Australian leg-spinner Alana King and several emerging stars from Asia. ‘I am a huge fan of Alana King’ “I’m a huge fan of Alana King — the way she puts revs on the ball, her control, her intelligence,” he said. “But I’ve also loved watching Fatima Sana from Pakistan, Jahanara Alam and Marufa Akter from Bangladesh. These are players that franchises and boards should invest in for the long term — they’ll shape the next generation of women’s cricket.” Bishop also praised South African batter Laura Wolvaardt for her consistency and dynamism, and Sri Lanka’s De Silva for her all-round impact. “Laura Wolvaardt has been outstanding in that middle order for South Africa,” he said. “And you’ll always have spinners, but it’s the young batters and seamers who are adding a new dimension to the women’s game.” As the tournament enters its final phase, Bishop’s assessment captures both admiration for Australia’s sustained excellence and optimism for the broader growth of women’s cricket. “Australia’s culture is a benchmark,” he concluded. “But belief, composure, and preparation can beat even the best. That’s what makes this World Cup so exciting.”

Ian Bishop says Australia’s blend of youth and experience makes them formidable, but urges India to stay calm, believe, and fight smart at the Women’s World Cup

Women's World Cup 2025: 'Australia have the perfect blend of youth and experience — but they can be beaten', says Ian Bishop

From Laura Wolvaardt to Harmanpreet Kaur, here is a look at the five highest individual scores in World Cup knockouts. The list features some of the greats of the game, including Aussie greats Alyssa Healy, Adam Gilchrist and Nat Sciver-Brunt.

From Laura Wolvaardt to Harmanpreet Kaur, 5 highest individual scores in World Cup knockouts (Overall)

Australia continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 with a dominant 10-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday (Oct 16) in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Healy’s outstanding century (113*) and Litchfield’s solid knock of 84 not out helped Australia to successfully chase down the 199-run target. The pitch offered little help for bowlers, but the Bangladeshi bowlers failed to utilize it and could not provide even a single breakthrough.&nbsp;Both openers together put up an unbeaten 202-run partnership that sealed the victory comfortably for their team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-bowlers-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-sophie-ecclestone-ashleigh-gardner-megan-schutt-kim-garth-marizanne-kapp-1760353768230">From Kim Garth to Sophie Ecclestone, top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a total of 198 runs. Shorna Akter top-scored with 66, while Rubya Akhter added 44 runs. Other contributions came from Sharmin Akhter (19) and captain Nigar Sultana (12). For Australia, Ashleigh Gardner (2/48), Annabel Sutherland (2/41), Alana King (2/18), and Georgia Wareham (2/22) each took two wickets. Megan Schutt also picked up one wicket, removing key batter Fargana Hoque for just 4 runs.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456">From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a>&nbsp;For her solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Alyssa Healy was named Player of the Match, scoring 113 runs and guiding her team to a comfortable win.&nbsp;With this defeat, Bangladesh slipped to sixth place in the points table, while Australia remained unbeaten at the top spot with their fourth win in the tournament. Australia will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches. While, Bangladesh will now need to improve in both batting and bowling to stay in contention in the tournament.&nbsp;<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.818</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>England Women</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.864</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>- 0.618</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0.682</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-0.245</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>-0.676</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-1.526</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>-1.887</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

With this defeat, Bangladesh slipped to sixth place in the points table, while Australia remained unbeaten at the top spot with their fourth win in the tournament.

Australia continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 with a dominant 10-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday (Oct 16) in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Healy’s outstanding century (113*) and Litchfield’s solid knock of 84 not out helped Australia to successfully chase down the 199-run target. The pitch offered little help for bowlers, but the Bangladeshi bowlers failed to utilize it and could not provide even a single breakthrough. Both openers together put up an unbeaten 202-run partnership that sealed the victory comfortably for their team. Also Check - From Kim Garth to Sophie Ecclestone, top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 Earlier in the day, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a total of 198 runs. Shorna Akter top-scored with 66, while Rubya Akhter added 44 runs. Other contributions came from Sharmin Akhter (19) and captain Nigar Sultana (12). For Australia, Ashleigh Gardner (2/48), Annabel Sutherland (2/41), Alana King (2/18), and Georgia Wareham (2/22) each took two wickets. Megan Schutt also picked up one wicket, removing key batter Fargana Hoque for just 4 runs. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 For her solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Alyssa Healy was named Player of the Match, scoring 113 runs and guiding her team to a comfortable win. With this defeat, Bangladesh slipped to sixth place in the points table, while Australia remained unbeaten at the top spot with their fourth win in the tournament. Australia will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches. While, Bangladesh will now need to improve in both batting and bowling to stay in contention in the tournament. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

With this defeat, Bangladesh slipped to sixth place in the points table, while Australia remained unbeaten at the top spot with their fourth win in the tournament.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Healy, Litchfield power Australia to 10-wicket win over Bangladesh

From Sophie Devine to Richa Ghosh, meet the top five run-scorers of the Women’s ODI World Cup. These players have delivered consistent performances for their teams. 

Stats updated till Match 13 between India Women and Australia Women.

Top 5 run-scorers of Women's ODI WC 2025: No Smriti, Harmanpreet in the list

Australia strengthened their place at the top of the points table with a three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 12) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ellyse Perry, who had to leave the field earlier with cramps, returned later to finish the chase. Batting first, India posted a strong total of 331 runs. Openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) gave India a solid start. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland shone with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul.During chase, Australia’s Alyssa Healy (142) hit a brilliant century to lead her team to victory. Phoebe Litchfield (40) and Ashleigh Gardner (45) also made key contributions. For India, Shree Charani (3/41) picked up three important wickets, while Deepti Sharma (2/52) and Amanjot Kaur (2/68) also took two wickets each.&nbsp;With this defeat, India slipped to third place in the standings, while Australia secured the top spot with their third win in the tournament.<h2>Match summary</h2>After losing the toss, India Women were asked to bat first. Their openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored 80 and 75 runs respectively, giving India a solid start. Harmanpreet Kaur (22) and Harleen Deol (38) then built on that foundation, while Richa Ghosh added a quick 32. However, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals and finished with 330 runs. Annabel Sutherland was the main bowler for Australia, taking five important wickets.&nbsp;Chasing 331, Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant century, while Ellyse Perry returned later to finish the chase. Healy took 85 balls to complete her century and was eventually dismissed for 142 off 107 deliveries. Although India managed to take wickets at regular intervals, but Australia’s strong batting lineup kept them in control.&nbsp;Earlier, openers Healy and Phoebe Litchfield took their time at the crease and added 82 runs in the first powerplay. For India, Charani (3/41) picked up three important wickets, while Deepti Sharma (2/52) and Amanjot Kaur (2/68) also took two wickets each. Australia will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.353</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>England Women</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1.864</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0.682</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.888</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-0.245</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-0.357</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-1.526</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>-1.887</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

With this defeat, India slipped to fourth place in the standings, while Australia secured the top spot with their third win in the tournament.

Australia strengthened their place at the top of the points table with a three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 12) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ellyse Perry, who had to leave the field earlier with cramps, returned later to finish the chase. Batting first, India posted a strong total of 331 runs. Openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) gave India a solid start. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland shone with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul. During chase, Australia’s Alyssa Healy (142) hit a brilliant century to lead her team to victory. Phoebe Litchfield (40) and Ashleigh Gardner (45) also made key contributions. For India, Shree Charani (3/41) picked up three important wickets, while Deepti Sharma (2/52) and Amanjot Kaur (2/68) also took two wickets each. With this defeat, India slipped to third place in the standings, while Australia secured the top spot with their third win in the tournament. Match summary After losing the toss, India Women were asked to bat first. Their openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored 80 and 75 runs respectively, giving India a solid start. Harmanpreet Kaur (22) and Harleen Deol (38) then built on that foundation, while Richa Ghosh added a quick 32. However, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals and finished with 330 runs. Annabel Sutherland was the main bowler for Australia, taking five important wickets. Chasing 331, Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant century, while Ellyse Perry returned later to finish the chase. Healy took 85 balls to complete her century and was eventually dismissed for 142 off 107 deliveries. Although India managed to take wickets at regular intervals, but Australia’s strong batting lineup kept them in control. Earlier, openers Healy and Phoebe Litchfield took their time at the crease and added 82 runs in the first powerplay. For India, Charani (3/41) picked up three important wickets, while Deepti Sharma (2/52) and Amanjot Kaur (2/68) also took two wickets each. Australia will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

With this defeat, India slipped to third place in the standings, while Australia secured the top spot with their third win in the tournament.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Champions Australia crush billion Indian hopes, again; attain top spot

The Australian women’s ODI cricket team is all set to begin their title defence in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Kangaroos, led by Alyssa Healy, will take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday (Oct 1) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This match is a repeat of the final from the last World Cup, where Australia defeated New Zealand. Ahead of the opening, Healy reflected on the World Cup, preparation for the matches and her dream.<h2>Healy Focused on Leadership</h2>Healy, who played a key role in Australia’s win in the 2022 World Cup, is now leading the team. Back then, she scored a brilliant 170 runs in the final. “I don’t take captaincy for granted. I’m focused on the job and want to lead this team to another title. Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we stay calm under pressure and always fight back,” Healy was quoted as saying to digital broadcaster JioStar.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-w-vs-nz-w-icc-women-s-world-cup-2025-live-streaming-and-weather-forecast-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-1759217934694">AUS-W vs NZ-W, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, live streaming and weather forecast – When and where to watch in India</a><h3>Players Speak on Team Spirit and Belief</h3>Middle-order batter Beth Mooney praised the team’s strong mindset. “We always believe we can win from any position. That’s the spirit we bring into every match,” she said. All-rounder Annabel Sutherland added that the team knows how quickly games can change. “One moment can shift the match. We’ve done it before, and we believe we can do it again.”<h3>Comeback and Team Strength</h3>Spinner Georgia Wareham, who missed the last World Cup due to injury, is excited to return. “Playing in India with its amazing fans is special. What makes this team strong is that everyone steps up when needed,” she said.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-not-right-to-compare-congress-attacks-pm-modi-s-operation-sindoor-remark-after-india-s-asia-cup-victory-1759168708102">‘Not right to compare…’: Congress attacks PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor remark after India’s Asia Cup victory</a>&nbsp;Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath spoke about the leadership balance between her and Healy. “We are very different in style, but we balance each other well. Alyssa brings energy and passion, and I try to stay calm.” She also praised fast bowler Megan Schutt, calling her “super reliable and the coolest one in the team.”

 The Kangaroos, led by Alyssa Healy, will take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday (Oct 1) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This match is a repeat of the final from the last World Cup, where Australia defeated New Zealand. 

The Australian women’s ODI cricket team is all set to begin their title defence in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Kangaroos, led by Alyssa Healy, will take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday (Oct 1) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This match is a repeat of the final from the last World Cup, where Australia defeated New Zealand. Ahead of the opening, Healy reflected on the World Cup, preparation for the matches and her dream. Healy Focused on Leadership Healy, who played a key role in Australia’s win in the 2022 World Cup, is now leading the team. Back then, she scored a brilliant 170 runs in the final. “I don’t take captaincy for granted. I’m focused on the job and want to lead this team to another title. Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we stay calm under pressure and always fight back,” Healy was quoted as saying to digital broadcaster JioStar. Also read | AUS-W vs NZ-W, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, live streaming and weather forecast – When and where to watch in India Players Speak on Team Spirit and Belief Middle-order batter Beth Mooney praised the team’s strong mindset. “We always believe we can win from any position. That’s the spirit we bring into every match,” she said. All-rounder Annabel Sutherland added that the team knows how quickly games can change. “One moment can shift the match. We’ve done it before, and we believe we can do it again.” Comeback and Team Strength Spinner Georgia Wareham, who missed the last World Cup due to injury, is excited to return. “Playing in India with its amazing fans is special. What makes this team strong is that everyone steps up when needed,” she said. Also read | ‘Not right to compare…’: Congress attacks PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor remark after India’s Asia Cup victory Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath spoke about the leadership balance between her and Healy. “We are very different in style, but we balance each other well. Alyssa brings energy and passion, and I try to stay calm.” She also praised fast bowler Megan Schutt, calling her “super reliable and the coolest one in the team.”

&nbsp;The Kangaroos, led by Alyssa Healy, will take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday (Oct 1) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This match is a repeat of the final from the last World Cup, where Australia defeated New Zealand.&nbsp;

'We are ready to defend Women’s ODI World Cup title', says captain Alyssa Healy

Australian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/alyssa-healy">Alyssa Healy</a>, currently in India to support her husband <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> 2025 season, shared a chilling account of the chaos that unfolded in Dharamshala following a sudden power blackout during the IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, 2025.
What began as a thrilling cricket match quickly descended into confusion and panic, not just for the players on the field but also for their families and support staff watching from the stands.
Speaking candidly in an interview, Healy described the eerie moment when the lights at the HPCA Stadium went out unexpectedly, plunging the entire arena into darkness. &ldquo;It was surreal. One moment we were enjoying the game, and the next, everything went black. There was no communication, no explanation &ndash; just darkness and uncertainty,&rdquo; she recalled.
<h2>'It was very quite scary'</h2>
What followed was even more disturbing. Healy revealed that players&rsquo; families and non-playing members were hurriedly evacuated from the venue. &ldquo;We were crammed into vans, quite literally shoved in without any clear idea of what was going on,&rdquo; she recalled. &ldquo;It was very disorganised, and frankly, quite scary. We didn&rsquo;t know if it was a technical glitch or something more serious.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Starcy even said at one point, &lsquo;I heard a town got smacked by a missile.&rsquo; It sounds outrageous, but in that moment of chaos and fear, anything seemed possible,&rdquo; Healy recounted.
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The scene was further marked by confusion as several players, including Faf du Plessis, were seen scrambling to evacuate without having time to gather their belongings. &ldquo;Faf didn&rsquo;t even have shoes on. That&rsquo;s how sudden everything was. No one knew what was happening or what we were being evacuated from,&rdquo; Healy added.
But perhaps the most unnerving aspect of the ordeal, according to Healy, came in the aftermath &ndash; when they were informed that travel out of Dharamshala might need to be done by train, given logistical disruptions and the suspension of flights. &ldquo;That was the scariest part of all,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;The idea of traveling by train, especially given the current political tensions, just felt unsafe. It was the uncertainty that made it terrifying.&rdquo;
&ldquo;As players and families, we understand the risks of travel and competition. But in a tournament as big as the IPL, there must be clear protocols and assurances for everyone&rsquo;s safety. No one should be left in the dark &ndash; literally or figuratively,&rdquo; Healy concluded.

India News, Sports: On May 8, the organisers asked the stadium to be evacuated for security reasons soon after the fall of the first wicket when at least two floodlights were off

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy, currently in India to support her husband Mitchell Starc during the IPL 2025 season, shared a chilling account of the chaos that unfolded in Dharamshala following a sudden power blackout during the IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, 2025. What began as a thrilling cricket match quickly descended into confusion and panic, not just for the players on the field but also for their families and support staff watching from the stands. Speaking candidly in an interview, Healy described the eerie moment when the lights at the HPCA Stadium went out unexpectedly, plunging the entire arena into darkness. “It was surreal. One moment we were enjoying the game, and the next, everything went black. There was no communication, no explanation – just darkness and uncertainty,” she recalled. 'It was very quite scary' What followed was even more disturbing. Healy revealed that players’ families and non-playing members were hurriedly evacuated from the venue. “We were crammed into vans, quite literally shoved in without any clear idea of what was going on,” she recalled. “It was very disorganised, and frankly, quite scary. We didn’t know if it was a technical glitch or something more serious.” “Starcy even said at one point, ‘I heard a town got smacked by a missile.’ It sounds outrageous, but in that moment of chaos and fear, anything seemed possible,” Healy recounted. Also Read: WION Exclusive | 'India has potential to be an Olympic powerhouse', says Gary Hall, High Performance Director at Inspire Institute of Sport The scene was further marked by confusion as several players, including Faf du Plessis, were seen scrambling to evacuate without having time to gather their belongings. “Faf didn’t even have shoes on. That’s how sudden everything was. No one knew what was happening or what we were being evacuated from,” Healy added. But perhaps the most unnerving aspect of the ordeal, according to Healy, came in the aftermath – when they were informed that travel out of Dharamshala might need to be done by train, given logistical disruptions and the suspension of flights. “That was the scariest part of all,” she said. “The idea of traveling by train, especially given the current political tensions, just felt unsafe. It was the uncertainty that made it terrifying.” “As players and families, we understand the risks of travel and competition. But in a tournament as big as the IPL, there must be clear protocols and assurances for everyone’s safety. No one should be left in the dark – literally or figuratively,” Healy concluded.

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UP Warriorz on Monday (Feb 3) drafted in West Indies cricketer Chinelle Henry as a replacement for injured <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/alyssa-healy">Alyssa Healy</a> for the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League.
Healy was ruled out of the third season of the WPL due to a foot injury. "Unfortunately for me, I've got a couple of months of feet up. I&rsquo;m pretty bummed by that, but at the same time elated to have a little bit of downtime and try and get my body right,&rdquo; said Healy.
Henry, who represents West Indies, has so far played 62 T20Is and has 473 runs and 22 wickets against her name in T20Is. She joins the Warriorz for $34,000 USD.
Meanwhile, defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bangalore">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a>, picked Heather Graham and Kim Garth as replacements for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sophie-devine">Sophie Devine</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kate-cross">Kate Cross</a> respectively.
Also Read: BCCI announces $573,000 cash reward for women's U19 team after their WC triumph Devine and Cross will not feature in this WPL citing personal reasons. The 35-year-old Devine has taken an indefinite break from the game to address her well-being.
&ldquo;Player well-being is paramount to us - it takes precedence over everything else," Liz Green, NZC's head of women's high performance development, had said last week.
&ldquo;Sophie's had excellent support from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and from our own high performance unit staff, and everyone agrees this is the best option available,&rdquo; she said.
Cross, the England all-rounder, is recuperating from a back injury.&nbsp;Graham, the Australian all-rounder, has played five T20Is and has eight wickets.
Garth has represented Australia in 59 T20Is, in addition to 56 ODIs and 4 Tests. She has 764 T20I runs and 49 T20I wickets.
Garth had previously played for Gujarat Giants in the WPL. Graham and Garth join RCB for $34,000 USD each. The third edition of the WPL begins on February 14 in Vadodara.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru , picked Heather Graham and Kim Garth as replacements for Sophie Devine and Kate Cross respectively

UP Warriorz on Monday (Feb 3) drafted in West Indies cricketer Chinelle Henry as a replacement for injured Alyssa Healy for the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League. Healy was ruled out of the third season of the WPL due to a foot injury. "Unfortunately for me, I've got a couple of months of feet up. I’m pretty bummed by that, but at the same time elated to have a little bit of downtime and try and get my body right,” said Healy. Henry, who represents West Indies, has so far played 62 T20Is and has 473 runs and 22 wickets against her name in T20Is. She joins the Warriorz for $34,000 USD. Meanwhile, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, picked Heather Graham and Kim Garth as replacements for Sophie Devine and Kate Cross respectively. Also Read: BCCI announces $573,000 cash reward for women's U19 team after their WC triumph Devine and Cross will not feature in this WPL citing personal reasons. The 35-year-old Devine has taken an indefinite break from the game to address her well-being. “Player well-being is paramount to us - it takes precedence over everything else," Liz Green, NZC's head of women's high performance development, had said last week. “Sophie's had excellent support from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and from our own high performance unit staff, and everyone agrees this is the best option available,” she said. Cross, the England all-rounder, is recuperating from a back injury. Graham, the Australian all-rounder, has played five T20Is and has eight wickets. Garth has represented Australia in 59 T20Is, in addition to 56 ODIs and 4 Tests. She has 764 T20I runs and 49 T20I wickets. Garth had previously played for Gujarat Giants in the WPL. Graham and Garth join RCB for $34,000 USD each. The third edition of the WPL begins on February 14 in Vadodara. (With inputs from agencies)

WPL 2025: UPW pick Chinelle in place of injured Alyssa Healy; RCB draft in Heather Graham, Kim Garth

The Indian women’s cricket team will face off with the defending champions, Australia, in their final group game of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday (Oct 13). While India is fighting for a place in the semis, Australia juggles looking after their injured players and maintaining the winning streak. Here is the match preview and the prediction of the result for the India vs Australia game in the Women's T20 WC.

<h2>Match Preview -</h2>

India has to win in Sharjah to qualify for the last four, and any result outside of this could result in their exit from the group stages.&nbsp;

India lost their tournament opener against New Zealand by 58 runs but won the remaining two matches against Asian giants Pakistan and Sri Lanka to stay alive in the semis race.

While Australia leads the points table with three wins from as many games, adding up to six points, India and New Zealand are placed second and third, respectively, with four points each and one game remaining.&nbsp;

For India to qualify directly for the last four, they must beat Australia by 61 runs (given India scores 150 by batting first).&nbsp;

In another case, if India beats Australia by 20 runs, they have to hope for a New Zealand win over Pakistan, but not more than 37 runs, for India to stay ahead on the NRR.&nbsp;

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If Australia beats India, the women in blue can still cruise to the next round ahead of New Zealand if the margin of defeat is less than 16 runs.

However, if New Zealand wins their last group game, regardless of the margin, they will enter the semis, knocking India out.

On the other hand, Australia would be worried heading into the marquee clash, with Captain Alyssa Healy (acute right foot injury) and Tayla Vlaeminck (right shoulder dislocation) leaving the field in their previous match.&nbsp;

Their inclusion, however, would be a late call on Sunday.

<h3>Result Prediction -</h3>

Though India’s back is against the wall, given their stance on the points table, they can cause an upset in this blockbuster tie.

Predicted Playing XIs –

India - Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav/S Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyannka Patil, Renuka Thakur, Asha Sobhana

Australia - Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath (C), Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown/Alana King

The Indian women’s cricket team will face off with the defending champions, Australia, in their final group game of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday (Oct 13).

The Indian women’s cricket team will face off with the defending champions, Australia, in their final group game of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday (Oct 13). While India is fighting for a place in the semis, Australia juggles looking after their injured players and maintaining the winning streak. Here is the match preview and the prediction of the result for the India vs Australia game in the Women's T20 WC. Match Preview - India has to win in Sharjah to qualify for the last four, and any result outside of this could result in their exit from the group stages. India lost their tournament opener against New Zealand by 58 runs but won the remaining two matches against Asian giants Pakistan and Sri Lanka to stay alive in the semis race. While Australia leads the points table with three wins from as many games, adding up to six points, India and New Zealand are placed second and third, respectively, with four points each and one game remaining. For India to qualify directly for the last four, they must beat Australia by 61 runs (given India scores 150 by batting first). In another case, if India beats Australia by 20 runs, they have to hope for a New Zealand win over Pakistan, but not more than 37 runs, for India to stay ahead on the NRR. ALSO READ: IND vs BAN: India whitewash Bangladesh after rewriting record books in Hyderabad; Sanju Samson stars with ton If Australia beats India, the women in blue can still cruise to the next round ahead of New Zealand if the margin of defeat is less than 16 runs. However, if New Zealand wins their last group game, regardless of the margin, they will enter the semis, knocking India out. On the other hand, Australia would be worried heading into the marquee clash, with Captain Alyssa Healy (acute right foot injury) and Tayla Vlaeminck (right shoulder dislocation) leaving the field in their previous match. Their inclusion, however, would be a late call on Sunday. Result Prediction - Though India’s back is against the wall, given their stance on the points table, they can cause an upset in this blockbuster tie. Predicted Playing XIs – India - Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav/S Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyannka Patil, Renuka Thakur, Asha Sobhana Australia - Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath (C), Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown/Alana King

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Australia in do-or-die Sharjah tie; match preview and result prediction

Australia women's cricket team captain Alyssa Healy has expressed reservation in playing the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The comments come amid the unrest and ousting of Sheikh Hasina government in the host country.

"I find it really hard to see a cricket event going on over there at the moment and taking resources away from a country that is really struggling," Healy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo.

"They're needing everyone they can possibly get in there helping people that are dying."

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"I'd find it hard to fathom playing there at the moment, as a human being, I feel like it might be the wrong thing to do. But I'll leave it to the ICC to work out."

The International Cricket Council (ICC) approached India as the potential replacement but BCCI secretary Jay Shah denied the proposition. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of the options while Zimbabwe has also expressed interest in hosting the tournament.

"They [ICC] have asked us if we would conduct the World Cup. I have categorically said no," Jay Shah said to the Times of India, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We're in the monsoon, and on top of that, we will host the Women's ODI World Cup next year. I don't want to give any kind of signals that I want to hold consecutive World Cups.”

Some of the participating countries, including India, Australia, and the UK, have already issued advisories against travelling to Bangladesh amid the unrest.

The ICC, meanwhile, is expected to take a decision on the matter later this week.

Although Bangladesh’s interim government is making a last-ditch effort to salvage the tournament, an ICC official, earlier last week, commented on the situation, saying they are considering all options, including shifting the T20 World Cup elsewhere.

"The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants," an ICC statement said. "Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants."&nbsp;

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled from October 3-20.

Australia women's cricket team captain Alyssa Healy has expressed reservation in playing the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The comments come amid the unrest and ousting of Sheikh Hasina government in the host country.

Australia women's cricket team captain Alyssa Healy has expressed reservation in playing the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The comments come amid the unrest and ousting of Sheikh Hasina government in the host country. "I find it really hard to see a cricket event going on over there at the moment and taking resources away from a country that is really struggling," Healy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "They're needing everyone they can possibly get in there helping people that are dying." Also Read: Pakistan bowlers Aamer Jamal and Abrar Ahmed to miss first Test against Bangladesh "I'd find it hard to fathom playing there at the moment, as a human being, I feel like it might be the wrong thing to do. But I'll leave it to the ICC to work out." The International Cricket Council (ICC) approached India as the potential replacement but BCCI secretary Jay Shah denied the proposition. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of the options while Zimbabwe has also expressed interest in hosting the tournament. "They [ICC] have asked us if we would conduct the World Cup. I have categorically said no," Jay Shah said to the Times of India, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We're in the monsoon, and on top of that, we will host the Women's ODI World Cup next year. I don't want to give any kind of signals that I want to hold consecutive World Cups.” Some of the participating countries, including India, Australia, and the UK, have already issued advisories against travelling to Bangladesh amid the unrest. The ICC, meanwhile, is expected to take a decision on the matter later this week. Although Bangladesh’s interim government is making a last-ditch effort to salvage the tournament, an ICC official, earlier last week, commented on the situation, saying they are considering all options, including shifting the T20 World Cup elsewhere. "The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants," an ICC statement said. "Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants." The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled from October 3-20.

'Wrong thing to do,' Australia skipper Alyssa Healy on hosting Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh

UP Warriorz vs RCB Live Streaming: In the first reverse fixture of WPL 2024, Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Alyssa Healy's UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

UP Warriorz vs RCB Live Streaming: In the first reverse fixture of WPL 2024, Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Alyssa Healy's UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In their previous encounter, the two teams met at the same venue. The Royal Challengers secured a dramatic win by two runs. This upcoming match on Monday will be the final match for WPL 2024 in Bengaluru, as they will soon move to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where the remaining 11 clashes, including the playoffs, will be held. The UP Warriorz have shown impressive form after losing their first two games, and won their last two matches. They first beat the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, by seven wickets and then defeated the Gujarat Giants. On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have suffered two consecutive defeats after winning their first two matches. They were beaten by the Delhi Capitals by 25 runs and recently by Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. As a result, they have dropped to the fourth position on the points table, below the UP Warriorz. ALSO READ | WTC Points Table: India moves to top after Australia beats New Zealand in 1st Test UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Streaming Details Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match. When is the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match? The UP Warriorz will clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore in Women's Premier League 2024 on Monday (Mar 4). What time will the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match start? The match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin at 07:30 pm IST. Where is the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match being held? M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore will host the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match on Monday (Mar 4). Where can I watch the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match live on TV? Sports18 Network will telecast the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match live in India. How can I watch the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match live? JioCinema app will broadcast the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match live in India. (With inputs from agencies)

UP Warriorz vs RCB WPL 2024 Live Streaming: How to watch Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore LIVE in India

Skipper Alyssa Healy's 55 and a joint effort by the bowlers saw Australia women beat India in the third T20I by seven wickets on Tuesday (Jan 9) to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing a modest 148, Australia were never in trouble as Healy added 85 runs with Beth Mooney for the first wicket to kill any chance India had in Mumbai. Mooney, who remained not out on 52, then guided Australia home despite Pooja Vastrakar's twin strikes in the 16th over.

Australia won the toss earlier in the day and elected to field first at the DY Patil Stadium. India were off to flyer as openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added quick 39 runs for the first wicket in just 4.3 overs. Megan Schutt then took Verma out on 26 to give India first jolt.&nbsp;

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The hosts lost the track of their innings after losing next three wickets in Jemimah Rodrigues (2), Mandhana (29) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (3) for just 27 runs to find themselves four down at the halfway mark. Richa Ghosh (34), Deepti Sharma (14) and Amanjot Kaur (17 not out) then provided India with something to defend as India finished on 147/6 in 20 overs.

For Australia, Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham took two wickets each while Ashleigh Gardner and Schutt picked one each.&nbsp;

India could never build any pressure on the visitors with the bowl and Vastrakar's strikes also came in late in the match with Australia needing only 31 needed to win in five overs. Apart from Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma took the remaining one wicket of the Aussie line-up.

Speaking after the win, Mooney said: "Our bowlers did a fantastic job. We certainly have one eye on the World Cup in Bangladesh. We just wanted to understand the conditions at DY, it's a tough one. Lucky that coin went in our side."

With the victory, Australia's tour of India came to and end on which they lost the only Test but won both ODI and T20I series.

Skipper Alyssa Healy's 55 and a joint effort by the bowlers saw Australia women beat India in the third T20I by seven wickets on Tuesday (Jan 9) to clinch the series 2-1.

Skipper Alyssa Healy's 55 and a joint effort by the bowlers saw Australia women beat India in the third T20I by seven wickets on Tuesday (Jan 9) to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing a modest 148, Australia were never in trouble as Healy added 85 runs with Beth Mooney for the first wicket to kill any chance India had in Mumbai. Mooney, who remained not out on 52, then guided Australia home despite Pooja Vastrakar's twin strikes in the 16th over. Australia won the toss earlier in the day and elected to field first at the DY Patil Stadium. India were off to flyer as openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added quick 39 runs for the first wicket in just 4.3 overs. Megan Schutt then took Verma out on 26 to give India first jolt. Also Read: Former India selector offers reason behind selecting Rohit and Kohli for upcoming T20Is vs Afghanistan The hosts lost the track of their innings after losing next three wickets in Jemimah Rodrigues (2), Mandhana (29) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (3) for just 27 runs to find themselves four down at the halfway mark. Richa Ghosh (34), Deepti Sharma (14) and Amanjot Kaur (17 not out) then provided India with something to defend as India finished on 147/6 in 20 overs. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham took two wickets each while Ashleigh Gardner and Schutt picked one each. India could never build any pressure on the visitors with the bowl and Vastrakar's strikes also came in late in the match with Australia needing only 31 needed to win in five overs. Apart from Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma took the remaining one wicket of the Aussie line-up. Speaking after the win, Mooney said: "Our bowlers did a fantastic job. We certainly have one eye on the World Cup in Bangladesh. We just wanted to understand the conditions at DY, it's a tough one. Lucky that coin went in our side." With the victory, Australia's tour of India came to and end on which they lost the only Test but won both ODI and T20I series.

Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney score fifties as Australia beat India in 3rd T20I to win series

Australia's women's team completed the second-highest successful chase in the history of women's cricket following their six-wicket triumph over India at the Wankhdede Stadium in the first ODI on Thursday. The World Champions, even without Meg Lanning, comfortably chased down the total of 283 with 21 balls to spare.

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India were running high on confidence after Renuka Singh dismissed Australia skipper Alyssa Healy for a three-ball duck. But the joy on the faces of the players soon washed away after Phoebe Litchfield (78) and Ellyse Perry (75) put up a 148-run stand.

After their dismissals, Beth Mooney (42) and Tahlia McGrath (68*) ensured that the visitors chased down the target with ease and registered a historic win. Earlier in the innings, opting to bat first, India got off to a shaky start, losing opener Shafali Verma for 1 in the third over by Darcie Brown as the hosts lost their first wicket for 12.

Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh scored runs at a brisk pace but the latter was dismissed for 21 by Annabel Sutherland as India lost their second wicket for 41. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur walked out to bat with Bhatia and they helped the Indian women's team reach the 50-run mark in 10.1 overs. Ashleigh Gardner dismissed Harmanpreet for 9 to leave India tottering at 57/3 in 12.4 overs.

Jemimah Rodrigues walked out to bat with Yastika and the latter continued to bat in full flow. Unfortunately, she was dismissed for 49 by Georgia Wareham missing her half-century by a whisker to leave India in a spot of bother at 95/4 in 19.5 overs. Deepti Sharma walked out to bat and along with Rodrigues, helped India cross the triple-figure mark in 21.1 overs.

The moment they looked like resurrecting India's innings, Alana King dismissed Deepti for 21 as half of the Indian side was back in the pavilion with only 134 runs on the board. Amanjot Kaur then joined Rodrigues and the pair helped India cross the 150-run mark in 29.2 overs.

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Jemimah Rodrigues struck a half-century in 54 balls, hitting three boundaries. Wareham struck for the second time, dismissing Amanjot for 20 with India's score reading 179/6 in 36.1 overs. In the next over, Australia dealt India another blow as Megan Schutt dismissed Sneh Rana for 1 to leave India in deep trouble at 182/7 in 37.4 overs.

Pooja Vastarkar walked out to bat with Rodrigues and helped India cross the 200-run mark in 40 overs. Rodrigues-Vastrakar scored runs at a brisk pace to form a 50-run partnership in 42 balls to take India to a fighting total. India's women's team reached the 250-run mark in 46.3 overs and Vastrakar also went on to score her halfcentury in just 39 balls.

Rodrigues was dismissed by Ashleigh Gardner for 82 out of 77, hitting seven boundaries. Vastrakar remained unbeaten on 62 from 46 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes to guide the hosts to 282/8 in 50 overs.

Australia's women's team completed the second-highest successful chase in the history of women's cricket following their six-wicket triumph over India at the Wankhdede Stadium in the first ODI on Thursday.

Australia's women's team completed the second-highest successful chase in the history of women's cricket following their six-wicket triumph over India at the Wankhdede Stadium in the first ODI on Thursday. The World Champions, even without Meg Lanning, comfortably chased down the total of 283 with 21 balls to spare. A comfortable victory for Australia as they go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series.#INDvAUS | 📝: https://t.co/USmOKQ4xm5 pic.twitter.com/aRQQTf69ML — ICC (@ICC) December 28, 2023 × India were running high on confidence after Renuka Singh dismissed Australia skipper Alyssa Healy for a three-ball duck. But the joy on the faces of the players soon washed away after Phoebe Litchfield (78) and Ellyse Perry (75) put up a 148-run stand. After their dismissals, Beth Mooney (42) and Tahlia McGrath (68*) ensured that the visitors chased down the target with ease and registered a historic win. Earlier in the innings, opting to bat first, India got off to a shaky start, losing opener Shafali Verma for 1 in the third over by Darcie Brown as the hosts lost their first wicket for 12. Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh scored runs at a brisk pace but the latter was dismissed for 21 by Annabel Sutherland as India lost their second wicket for 41. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur walked out to bat with Bhatia and they helped the Indian women's team reach the 50-run mark in 10.1 overs. Ashleigh Gardner dismissed Harmanpreet for 9 to leave India tottering at 57/3 in 12.4 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues walked out to bat with Yastika and the latter continued to bat in full flow. Unfortunately, she was dismissed for 49 by Georgia Wareham missing her half-century by a whisker to leave India in a spot of bother at 95/4 in 19.5 overs. Deepti Sharma walked out to bat and along with Rodrigues, helped India cross the triple-figure mark in 21.1 overs. The moment they looked like resurrecting India's innings, Alana King dismissed Deepti for 21 as half of the Indian side was back in the pavilion with only 134 runs on the board. Amanjot Kaur then joined Rodrigues and the pair helped India cross the 150-run mark in 29.2 overs. ALSO READ | AUS v PAK: Play delayed after third umpire gets stuck in lift at MCG during Boxing Day Test Jemimah Rodrigues struck a half-century in 54 balls, hitting three boundaries. Wareham struck for the second time, dismissing Amanjot for 20 with India's score reading 179/6 in 36.1 overs. In the next over, Australia dealt India another blow as Megan Schutt dismissed Sneh Rana for 1 to leave India in deep trouble at 182/7 in 37.4 overs. Pooja Vastarkar walked out to bat with Rodrigues and helped India cross the 200-run mark in 40 overs. Rodrigues-Vastrakar scored runs at a brisk pace to form a 50-run partnership in 42 balls to take India to a fighting total. India's women's team reached the 250-run mark in 46.3 overs and Vastrakar also went on to score her halfcentury in just 39 balls. Rodrigues was dismissed by Ashleigh Gardner for 82 out of 77, hitting seven boundaries. Vastrakar remained unbeaten on 62 from 46 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes to guide the hosts to 282/8 in 50 overs.

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