A record run-chase as payback for a record run-chase

Australia had earlier chased down a target of 331 on October 12 in the group stage of this tournament to set the previous record for the highest ever run chase in the format. Just over a year ago, that record belonged to Sri Lanka when they beat South Africa by six wickets by chasing down a target of 302 in Potchefstroom. At third is Australia’s chase of 289 against New Zealand in Sydney in 2012. Australia also take the fourth and fifth spots, both in whins against India. They chased down 283 at the Wankhede Stadium in December 2023 for the fourth highest run chase of all time and then square off the top five with their chase of 282 to beat India by eight wickets in September 2025.

On Thursday, Amanjot Kaur cut the ball to the boundary, the outburst took place. The near-invincible Australians were not just beaten, but downed in a world record run-chase. For Australia, an outstanding knock of 119 from 93 balls from opener Phoebe Litchfield had formed the bedrock, setting India a massive target.