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The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, currently underway in India, has showcased some remarkable performances and record-breaking feats. India Women scripted history in the women's One-Day Internationals as India chased down a mammoth 339 against world champions Australia in Navi Mumbai to register the highest successful run chase in women's ODI cricket October 30.
In this article, we will take a look at the highest target chased in WODIs.
Highest target chased in WODIs
4. 289 - AUS vs NZ, North Sydney, 2012
In 2012, the Australian team chased down a target of 289 runs against New Zealand in North Sydney, winning in 46.4 overs. Australia’s top-order batters performed brilliantly in that match, and the team achieved the target at a run rate of 6.19.
New Zealand batted first and posted a competitive total of 288/7, giving Australia a challenging target to chase in front of their home crowd. Australia approached the chase with a strong opening partnership, setting a solid foundation. Meg Lanning played a key role, scoring 112 runs, while Alex Blackwell contributed 78 runs to stabilize the innings. Their partnership helped Australia stay ahead of the required run rate and absorb the pressure of a challenging target. Despite losing a few middle-order wickets, Australia maintained momentum with smart running between the wickets and steady partnerships down the order.
3. 302 - SL vs SA, Potchefstroom, 2024
In a thrilling match played in Potchefstroom in 2024, the Sri Lankan women's team chased down a target of 302 runs against South Africa in 44.3 overs At that time, it was the third-largest run chase in the history of the Women's World Cup and proved to be one of Sri Lanka's biggest victories.
Chasing 302 to win, Athapaththu led Sri Lanka’s fightback with a stunning hundred, and remained unbeaten on 195, the third-highest score in women’s ODIs, as the visitors overhauled the target with 33 balls to spare. Athapaththu's innings was also the second highest individual score in a successful run chase in ODI cricket - both men's and women's - marginally behind the magnificent 201* Glenn Maxwell put together for Australia against Afghanistan at last year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
2. 331 - AUS vs IND, Vizag, 2025
In a league match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Australia chased down a target of 331 runs against India. At that time, it was the biggest successful run chase in women’s ODI cricket, a record that India broke just 18 days later.
The chase was masterminded by captain Alyssa Healy's explosive 142 off 107 balls, including 21 fours and three sixes. She was ably supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who contributed to a rapid 85-run opening stand. Ellyse Perry, despite retiring hurt, returned to steady the innings during a tense phase. India mounted a comeback with Amanjot Sharma dismissing Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Molineux in consecutive deliveries, but Perry and Kim Garth’s composure sealed the victory.
1. 339 - IND vs AUS, Navi Mumbai, 2025
India Women scripted a historic victory over Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final, chasing down 339, the highest total in women’s ODI cricket to secure a spot in the final. The win was spearheaded by Jemimah Rodrigues, whose star-studded performance turned the match in India’s favor.
Australia, the world No. 1 team in the format currently, rode on a Phoebe Litchfield (119 off 93 balls) century to post 338 on the board batting first. India, third in the rankings, responded with what is now the new record for the highest target chased in WODIs history, thanks to a century by Jemimah Rodrigues and a well-made 89 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.