India Sets New Records in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup

India achieved a historic milestone by winning its first Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 3, 2025. This victory highlights several remarkable records set by the Indian team throughout the tournament.

India Sets New Records in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup

Key Records Established by India

• 434 Runs: Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj’s previous record for the most runs in a single tournament, scoring 434 runs in the 2025 edition, surpassing Mithali’s 409 runs from 2017.
• 339 Runs: India achieved the highest successful chase in Women’s ODIs during the semifinal against Australia, marking the first-ever 300-plus total successfully chased in a knockout match.
• 15 Match Streak: The victory against Australia ended their 15-match unbeaten run in ODI World Cups, marking their first loss since the 2017 semifinals against the same team.
• 167 Runs Partnership: The duo of Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur established the highest partnership for any wicket against Australia in World Cup history.
• 2nd Fastest to 1000 Runs: Smriti Mandhana became the second Indian player to score 1000 runs against Australia in WODIs, achieving this in just 21 innings.
• 176 Runs Partnership: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set a record for the best opening partnership for India in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 176 runs against New Zealand.
• 5000 Runs Milestone: During the league stage match against Australia, Smriti became the youngest and fastest Indian to reach 5000 ODI runs at 29 years old and in 112 innings.
• 1000+ Runs in a Year: Smriti also recorded over 1000 runs in a calendar year, the first player to achieve this in Women’s ODIs.
• 155 Runs Opening Partnership: Smriti and Pratika’s opening partnership of 155 runs against Australia is the highest for any team in ODIs.
• 94 Runs by Richa Ghosh: Richa Ghosh scored 94 runs against South Africa, the highest by a player batting in the No. 8 position or lower in Women’s ODIs.
• 88 Runs Partnership: Richa and Sneh Rana’s eighth-wicket partnership of 88 runs is India’s highest for this wicket in Women’s ODIs.
• 149 Runs After 6 Wickets: Against South Africa, India amassed 149 runs after the fall of the sixth wicket, the most runs in this scenario in World Cup history.

The accomplishments of the Indian women’s cricket team in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup have set new standards in the sport. Their remarkable performances not only secured the championship but also established a legacy that future generations will look up to.