On Saturday, September 20, the Australian women’s cricket team made history by becoming the first team in the world to score more than 400 runs in a Women’s ODI against India. In the ongoing third ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Australia posted an impressive 412/10 in 47.5 overs.
Skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bat first, with No. 4 batter Beth Mooney leading the charge. Mooney’s outstanding 138-run knock propelled Australia to a massive total.
Mooney’s Record-Breaking Performance
Mooney’s 138 came off 75 balls, including 23 fours and a six. Her blistering century in just 57 balls made her the second-fastest batter to score a century in Women’s ODIs. She shared significant partnerships, adding 106 runs for the third wicket with Ellyse Perry (68) and 82 runs for the fourth wicket with Ashleigh Gardner (39).
Fastest Women’s ODI Centuries
- 45 balls – Meg Lanning (Australia vs New Zealand, 2012)
- 57 balls – Beth Mooney (Australia vs India, 2025)
- 57 balls – Karen Rolton (Australia vs South Africa, 2000-01)
Australia’s Record-Breaking Total
With their 412/10 total, Australia broke their own previous record of 371/8, posted in Brisbane on December 8, 2024. Here’s a look at the top totals in Women’s ODIs against India:
| Team | Total | Overs | Venue | Date |
| Australia | 412/10 | 47.5 | New Delhi | September 20, 2025 |
| Australia | 371/8 | 50 | Brisbane | December 8, 2024 |
| Australia | 338/7 | 50 | Mumbai (WS) | January 2, 2024 |
| South Africa | 321/6 | 50 | Bengaluru | June 19, 2024 |
India’s Fightback
For India, Arundhati Reddy picked up 3 wickets for 86 runs in 8.5 overs, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Australian onslaught. Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma also took a wicket each.
Australia’s total of 412/10 is a new benchmark in women’s cricket, and with Mooney’s record-breaking knock, they now hold the title for the highest ODI score against India.
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