Some innings are remembered for their runs; others, for their impact. The 2025 Women’s World Cup produced moments that went beyond the scoreboard, producing some unforgettable Women’s World Cup Innings from players across the globe.
India lifted their maiden Women’s World Cup title, thanks to outstanding innings and several records being shattered along the way. Here are the best knocks of the tournament.
Best Women’s World Cup Innings From the Women’s World Cup 2025
The 13th edition featured a staggering 15 centuries, the most ever in a single Women’s World Cup. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the 2025 Women’s World Cup was nothing short of spectacular.
Laura Wolvaardt
Player | Runs | Opponent | Match | Notes |
Laura Wolvaardt | 169 | England | Semi-final | Highest individual score of the tournament |
South Africa Vs England
- Date: 28th October 2025
- Venue: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium
Her performance in the tournament was top-notch. She smashed 169 runs, the highest individual women’s World Cup innings in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, against England in the semi-final. Her innings featured 24 boundaries.
Besides this innings, she also scored 101 in the final, becoming the second batter after Alyssa Healy to score a century in both the World Cup semi-final and final.
TAKE A BOW, LAURA WOLVAARDT. 🙇♂️
She smashed 169 runs from 143 balls including 20 fours and 4 Sixes against England in Semifinal in this Women’s World Cup.
– One of the Greatest innings in Women’s Cricket History. pic.twitter.com/JDGq6OTc0M
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 29, 2025
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Alyssa Healy
Player | Runs | Opponent | Match |
Alyssa Healy | 142 (107) | India | Group stage |
Australia and India
- Date: 11th October 2025
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
Alyssa Healy’s 142 in the group stage was one of the most memorable Women’s World Cup innings. She opened the batting for Australia, chasing down a daunting target of 331 set by India. She achieved the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history by winning with an over to spare. Supported by teammates, including Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry, her innings included 21 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Jemimah Rodrigues
Player | Runs | Opponent | Match | Notes |
Jemimah Rodrigues | 127 | Australia | Semi-final | Crucial century in knockout match |
India vs Australia
- Date: 30th October 2025
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Stadium
Rodrigues anchored the chase, a record target of 339 set by Australia, the highest ever chase in Women’s World Cup Innings at that time. She recorded 127 runs off 134 balls against Australia, closing the match with India reaching 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs, securing a historic five-wicket victory and ending Australia’s unbeaten 16-match World Cup streak.
Indian women’s cricket team has scripted history by defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the semifinal to reach the Women’s World Cup 2025 final. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur made 89 as India completed the highest successful chase in Women’s World… pic.twitter.com/TPP7JxB7RB
— SumanG (@iAmSumanGX) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana
Player | Runs | Opponent | Match | Notes |
Smriti Mandhana | 137* | Various | Throughout | Tournament's highest run-scorer with 434 total |
India Vs Pakistan
- Date: 10th October 2025
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
Smriti Mandhana gave India an unbeaten 137*, which was crucial in India posting a total of 315 for 6, which helped India secure a dominant victory by 107 runs. She scored a total of 434 runs throughout the tournament, regarded as the best women’s World Cup innings. However, she lost her No.1 spot to Wolvaardt.
END OF AN ICONIC INNINGS BY SMRITI MANDHANA 🫡
– 125 runs from just 63 balls while chasing 413 runs against the World Champions, this will be remembered forever, One of the Iconic Innings ever in Women’s history. pic.twitter.com/9nMtlPhvrx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 20, 2025
Phoebe Litchfield
Player | Runs | Opponent | Match |
Phoebe Litchfield | 119 (93) | India | Throughout |
Australia Vs India
- Date: 29th October 2025
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Stadium
Australia batted first and set a massive total of 338 runs, with Litchfield’s century forming the backbone of the innings. She became the youngest player to score a century in a Women’s World Cup knockout match and the second-youngest Australian to score a World Cup century.
Her innings included 17 fours and three sixes, and she scored at a strike rate of 127.95.
Also, the twenty-two-year-old formed a key 155-run partnership with Ellyse Perry, helping Australia recover after the early dismissal of captain Alyssa Healy.
Most Sixes in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Scorecard
Player | Team | Sixes Hit |
Richa Ghosh | India | 12 |
Nadine de Klerk | South Africa | 10 |
Smriti Mandhana | India | 8 |
Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | 7 |
Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 7 |
Highest Run Chases
Team | Run Chased | Opponent | Match | Result |
India | 338 | Australia | Semi-final | Won by 5 wickets |
Australia | 330 | India | League stage match | Won by 3 wickets |
South Africa | 298 | India | Final | Lost by 52 runs |
New Zealand | 275 | England | Group stage match | Won by 4 wickets |
England | 270 | South Africa | Group stage match | Lost narrowly |
Amit Mishra’s Take
For me, this 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup stood out as a landmark event in women’s cricket. It unfolded extraordinary talent, exhilarating matches, and record-breaking Women’s World Cup innings that reflect the rapid growth and rising competitiveness of the women’s game globally.
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On top of all, emerging stars like Phoebe Litchfield and Jemimah Rodrigues demonstrated that the next generation is ready to carry the sport forward.
