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One Day Internationals are a true test of a team’s temperament, patience, and the skill of accelerating at precisely the right time. In recent years, the Indian Women’s ODI team has shown remarkable improvement, consistently pulling off exceptional performances. Their growing strength and unwavering spirit are clear in how they’ve chased down big scores, with the recent victory against England away from home being a prime example of their increasing stature. Let’s India Women’s five highest successful run-chases in ODIs, each a testament to their resilience and skill.
Here are the top 5 highest run-chases by India women in ODIs:
1. 265 vs Australia Women – 2021
Topping the list is the remarkable chase of 265 against the formidable Australian Women’s team in Mackay in 2021. The Australian side, known for its strong batting line-up and disciplined bowling, set a challenging total. However, the Indian batters, showing great calm and finding the perfect balance between hitting hard and playing carefully, steadily took apart the target. Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia laid the foundation of the chase with their gritty half-centuries, giving India the perfect platform.
2. 259 vs England Women – 2025
In their last outing India Women pulled off another sensational chase, this time against England Women in Southampton, successfully pursuing 259 runs. England playing on their home ground put up a competitive score. However, with excellent performances from key batters like Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62 and smart risks taken at important moments, India managed to reach the target, winning by 4 wickets.
3. 252 vs New Zealand Women – 2022
The chase of 252 against New Zealand Women in Queenstown in 2022 showed India’s ability to perform well in challenging overseas conditions. The Kiwis, known for their aggressive style of play and strong home advantage set a target of 252. The Indian batting unit with a mix of experienced players and new talents, rose to the occasion. With Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur laying the foundation of a memorable win.
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4. 248 vs South Africa Women – 2019
In 2019, India successfully chased down 248 runs against South Africa Women in Vadodara. Skipper Mithali Raj and Punam Raut came to the rescue with a match-winning partnership of 129 runs, guiding the team through a tricky phase. Their composed effort highlighted India’s improved game awareness and ability to manage chases effectively on home soil.
5. 245 vs South Africa Women – 2017
Completing this list is the chase of 245 against South Africa Women in Colombo in 2017. This victory, while the earliest on this list was an important step in India’s journey to becoming strong chasers. Chasing a challenging total of 245 runs, Deepti anchored the innings with a crucial 71, steering India through pressure moments. In a crucial game, India managed to overcome a competitive South African total in conditions that can often be tricky.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
