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Batting Dominance! India's Highest Scores Vs Australia In Women's ODIs

Kaushik Kashyap

IND-W starred with the bat vs AUS-W [Source: @BCCIWomen/X]IND-W starred with the bat vs AUS-W [Source: @BCCIWomen/X]

When India Women face Australia in ODIs, the contests often produce high quality cricket, with India pushing boundaries against the world’s most dominant side. Over the years, the Women in Blue have stitched together some remarkable batting displays, showing their depth, flair, and resilience against the best.

From pulling off opening stands to game-changing middle-order partnerships, these performances have defined India’s rise as a competitive force. Here’s a look at India Women’s highest ODI team totals against Australia, highlighting the moments when their batting truly shone.

5. 274/7 in Mackay, 2021

Smriti Mandhana vs AUS, 2021. [Source - @mr_journalist16/x.com]Smriti Mandhana vs AUS, 2021. [Source - @mr_journalist16/x.com]

During the second ODI of the three-match series back in 2021 in Mackay, India posted a strong 274/7 batting first. Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with a classy 86, while Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, and Pooja Vastrakar added vital runs down the order. At the time, this stood as India’s second-highest ODI total against Australia, showcasing India’s batting depth against a formidable Australian attack.

4. 277/7 in Auckland, 2022

Mithali Raj. [Source - @economictimes/x.com]Mithali Raj. [Source - @economictimes/x.com]

In the 2022 World Cup group stage clash at Auckland, India posted 277/7 against Australia after a shaky start. Despite losing both openers cheaply, the rest of the top five stood tall featuring Yastika Bhatia, Mithali Raj, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who crafted composed half-centuries and steadied the innings and propelled India to a commanding total.

2. 281/7 in New Chandigarh, 2025

Smriti Mandhana vs Australia, 2025. [Source - BCCIWomen/x.com]Smriti Mandhana vs Australia, 2025. [Source - BCCIWomen/x.com]

The next in the list is India’s impressive effort in the opening ODI of the three-match series against Australia in New Chandigarh, just before the World Cup. Batting first, the top order fired with half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and Harleen Deol. Though India seemed set for 300-plus, Australia’s bowlers pulled things back in the latter half.

2. 281/4 in Derby, 2017

Harmanpreet Kaur vs Aus, 2017. [Source - BCCI/x.com]Harmanpreet Kaur vs Aus, 2017. [Source - BCCI/x.com]

Another such instance of India posting 281-run total came in the 2017 World Cup semifinal at Derby, a game etched in women’s cricket history. Harmanpreet Kaur played the innings of a lifetime, smashing an unbeaten 171 in a 42-over contest. Her brilliance powered India to a mammoth total, which proved decisive in securing a famous win and a place in the final.

1. 282/8 in Mumbai, 2023

Pooja Vastrakar and Jemimah Rodrigues. [Source - @doncricket_/x.com]Pooja Vastrakar and Jemimah Rodrigues. [Source - @doncricket_/x.com]

The number one in the list is India’s record-breaking effort in the first ODI of the three-match series back in 2023 in Mumbai. Batting first at the Wankhede stadium, Yastika Bhatia provided a steady start before Jemimah Rodrigues dazzled with a brilliant 82. Later, Pooja Vastrakar’s unbeaten 62 off 46 balls lifted the hosts to their highest-ever ODI total against Australia.