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Healy’s 142 Powers Australia to Record 331 Chase Over India to Return to World Cup Top Spot

The win puts the defending champions atop the table in a semifinal race likely to hinge on net run rate.

Overview

  • Alyssa Healy smashed 142 off 107 balls, her sixth ODI hundred and first as captain, to set up the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.
  • Australia reached 331 for 7 in 49 overs as Ellyse Perry returned after retiring hurt to finish on 47 not out and struck the winning six.
  • India were bowled out for 330 after a 155-run opening stand from Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75), then lost their last six wickets for 36.
  • Annabel Sutherland’s 5 for 40 triggered India’s late collapse, with left-arm spinner N Shree Charani leading India’s attack at 3 for 41.
  • Australia move to seven points to lead the standings; England sit second after their win over Sri Lanka, and India remain third on four points.