Cricket lovers have been following all the updates about the World Cup. Now, there’s exciting news coming from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, which has caught everyone’s attention. Some of the details will surprise you and are hard to believe.
India vs Australia – A High-Scoring Thriller
Fans were expecting a strong fight between India and Australia, and that’s exactly what happened. Together, the two teams scored a massive 661 runs in one match. But even after scoring big, the Indian women’s cricket team ended up losing to Australia.
In this game, India scored 330 runs while Australia chased it down with 331 runs, winning the match by a narrow margin. This match has now become one of the most talked-about games in the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Expectations from Team India
Before the match, cricket fans had high hopes for India. Many believed that the Indian women’s team would defeat the world champions Australia. After all, Australia is one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket and has been given this title because of their consistent performance.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as expected. Even after putting up a strong score, the Indian team couldn’t stop the Aussies from reaching the target.
Indian Batting Highlights
Despite the loss, there were some great performances from Indian players:
- Smriti Mandhana played an excellent knock of 80 runs, showing her skill and perfect timing.
- Harmanpreet Kaur, known as one of India’s best women cricketers, also contributed well with a solid innings.
This was also a special match for Smriti Mandhana as she crossed the 5,000 career runs mark in her international career.
Australia’s Match-Winning Performance
The Australian players showed their class yet again:
- Alyssa Healy was the star of the match, scoring a brilliant 142 runs off just 107 balls. Her powerful batting set the tone for Australia’s chase.
- Ellyse Perry played a valuable supporting role, scoring 47 runs off 52 balls.
With this partnership and consistent hitting, the Australian team slowly took the game away from India, eventually winning by just one run.
A Record-Breaking Game
This match was not only thrilling but also set records:
- The combined score of 661 runs by India and Australia is one of the biggest in Women’s World Cup history.
- Earlier, in the 2017 World Cup, Australia and South Africa had scored 781 runs in a single match.
- In 2024, the Sri Lankan women’s team had scored 302 runs, but Australia has now gone past that.
Such high-scoring matches are rare in women’s cricket and are a clear sign of how much the game has grown.
Lessons for Team India
Though India lost, the match will be remembered for its excitement and close finish. This defeat also teaches Team India valuable lessons on:
- Maintaining focus until the very end.
- Improving bowling strategies in high-scoring games.
- Handling pressure situations better.
If India wants to reach the final, they must win their upcoming matches. One more loss could mean they miss the chance to play for the trophy.
Final Thoughts
This game proved that women’s cricket can be as thrilling and high-scoring as men’s cricket. Even though India didn’t win, fans witnessed some brilliant batting performances from both teams. Now, supporters will be watching closely to see how the Indian women’s team bounces back in their next matches.