India Women register highest Women's ODI total in second innings; Fail to chase a mammoth target of 413 against Australia Women

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :September 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Modified at :September 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM

India Women, Women's Cricket, Smriti Mandhana celebrates her ODI hundred

(Courtesy : BCCI)

Australia Women defeated India Women by 43 runs in the third ODI.

India Women scripted history even after losing the third game of the three-match series against Australia Women. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side now has the record of the highest ever team total in the second innings in Women’s ODI cricket, achieving the feat on Saturday, September 20, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Chasing a mammoth total of 413 runs in the clash, opener Smriti Mandhana gave a wonderful start, slamming a ton in just 50 balls. She scored 125 runs off 63 deliveries, setting the record for the second fastest century in Women’s ODI cricket during the encounter off 50 deliveries.

Harmanpreet Kaur (52) and Deepti Sharma (72) slammed half-centuries, while Sneh Rana added 35 runs. But, their efforts went in vain as India Women were eventually bowled out for 369 runs. They lost the match by 43 runs. However, they broke South Africa Women’s record for the highest team total in the second innings in ODIs.

Smriti Mandhana, India ODI — Smriti Mandhana. (Image Source: BCCI)

Top five highest second innings totals in Women’s ODI cricket:

India Women – 369/10 vs Australia Women, 2025
South Africa Women – 321/6 vs India Women, 2024
South Africa Women – 314/6 vs India Women, 2025
South Africa Women – 305/9 vs England Women, 2017
Sri Lanka Women – 305/4 vs South Africa Women, 2024

Earlier, Australia Women won the toss and opted to bat first. With an impeccable 138-run knock by Beth Mooney, they posted a gigantic total of 412/10 in the first innings. Georgia Voll (81) and Ellyse Perry (68) hammered crucial half-centuries. Mooney was adjudged Player of the Match.

With the victory, Australia Women also snatched the three-match series 2-1. Earlier, Australia Women won the opening game by eight wickets, while India Women clinched a victory in the second ODI by 102 runs. Mandhana, who scored 300 runs in three games with two centuries and one fifty, grabbed Player of the Series award.

Who hold the record for highest team total in second innings in Women’s ODI cricket?

India Women (369/10) hold the record for the highest team total in second innings in Women’s ODI cricket.

Who won the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series?

Australia Women won the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Who won Player of the Series award in India Women vs Australia Women ODI series?

Smriti Mandhana won Player of the Series award in India Women vs Australia Women ODI series for scoring 300 runs.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.