Highest successful chases in W-ODIs
Women’s cricket has seen an upsurge, as several international players have set some benchmarks, which seem impossible to achieve. Nevertheless, their achievements act as a source of motivation for the up-and-coming players, which is one of the reasons behind the growth and development of the women’s game.
On that note, let us look at the top 3 highest successful run-chases in the history of Women’s ODIs
3) 278 | Australia vs India, Auckland, 2022
In the list of the top three highest successful ODI run-chases, Australia appear twice. During the most recent edition of the Women’s World Cup in 2022, Australia clinched a thrilling victory against India in the 18th match of the league stage. Batting first, India rode on Yastika Bhatia, captain Mithali Raj, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s half-centuries and posted 277/7 on board. In reply, skipper Meg Lanning played a key role as she scored 97 off 107, and Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 20-ball 30* helped Australia complete the chase and win the game with three balls to spare.
2) 280 | New Zealand vs India, Queenstown, 2022
In the third ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand, the Women in Blue managed to post 279 runs on board before they were dished out in the final over of the first innings. Deepti Sharma was India’s top performer as she scored run-a-ball 69* after Sabbhineni Meghana and Shafali Verma got the side to a tremendous start with their 100-run stand. But eventually, top efforts from Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, and Lauren Down helped the White Ferns chase the 28-run target in the final over.
1) 289 | Australia vs New Zealand, Sydney, 2012
The highest-ever successful run-chase in an ODI was accomplished by Australia when they squared off with New Zealand in the year 2012 at Sydney. Batting first, New Zealand posted a target of 289 runs, thanks to a century by Amy Satterthwaite and half-centuries by skipper Suzie Bates and Sara McGlashan. Australia gave a strong reply as openers Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes shared a 131-run stand. As the game approached its end, Sarah Coyte’s unbeaten half-century helped Australia complete the highest-successful chase in the history of Women’s ODI.
