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7 times Australia defeated India in a marquee event since 2015

2022 Women’s ODI World Cup

In game 18 of the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup, India fought hard against Australia but fell short in a thrilling encounter. Despite a competitive 277 thanks to fifties from Mithali Raj, Yastika Bhatia, and Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia chased it down with 6 wickets to spare. Openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes set the tone, and then Meg Lanning anchored the chase with a near-century. While Pooja Vastrakar took crucial wickets, India couldn’t contain the Aussie juggernaut. The 6-wicket loss left India’s semi-final hopes hanging, showcasing both their potential and the hurdle Australia posed.