Highest successful run chases in Women's World Cup knock-out clashes
What's the story
Team India has set a new record for the highest successful chase in a Women's World Cup knock-out match, across both men's and women's events. The feat was achieved during the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final against Australia in Navi Mumbai. India chased down a target of 339 runs, recording the maiden successful 250-plus run chase in these high-profile games (women's). On this note, let's revisit the highest targets chased down in a Women's World Cup knock-out clash.
#1
339 - India vs Australia, 2025
The historic chase in the aforementioned game was led by an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues and a quick-fire 89 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Richa Ghosh (26 off 16) and Amanjot Kaur (15* off 8) also played fine cameos as India (341/5) prevailed with nine balls to spare. This is also the highest successful chase in Women's ODIs. With this win, India have set up a home final against South Africa.
#2
219 - England vs South Africa, 2017
The only other team to successfully chase down a 200-plus target in a Women's WC knock-out game is England. They needed 219 runs to beat South Africa in the 2017 semi-final clash in Bristol. Fine contributions from Sarah Taylor (54) and Heather Knight (30) meant England were cruising at 139/2 at one stage. However, a sudden collapse reduced them to 173/6. They eventually prevailed with two wickets and just as many balls to spare. Fran Wilson scored a vital 30.
#3
181 - Australia vs South Africa, 2000
At number three, we have Australia, who made light work of a 181-run chase against South Africa in the 2000 semi-final in Lincoln, New Zealand. Openers Belinda Clark (75) and Lisa Keightley (91*) added 170 runs to push the Proteas team out of the contest. They went on to win by nine wickets, having crossed the line in just 31.2 overs.