Harmanpreet Kaur’s Unfiltered Rant: India Stung as Australia Achieves Record ODI Chase
Australia overhauls 331 to snatch victory; Kaur slams India’s collapse
In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, Australia chased down a mammoth 331, setting a new record in women’s ODI history. India’s top order had laid a strong foundation, but a brutal collapse in the final overs cost them dearly.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not mince words in her post-match remarks. She slammed her team’s lower order for “missing runs in the last six overs,” and expressed frustration that India had the momentum to have added 30–40 more runs.
Match Recap & Turning Point
- India looked well placed at 294 for 4 with over seven overs to go, thanks in part to strong starts by top batters.
- But Australia’s bowler Annabel Sutherland dismantled the Indian tail, finishing with figures of 5 for 40, triggering the collapse.
- Reflecting on the result, Kaur noted: “We missed runs in the last six overs … not batting well in those overs cost us.”
Strategy Under Scrutiny
One of India’s bold calls had been to use five bowlers — a strategy meant to strengthen their batting depth. That plan backfired when none of them could stem Australia’s charge.
Kaur admitted the team would have to go back and “discuss the five-bowlers strategy” to understand how it can be improved.
Why This Moment Matters
- It underscores how critical the final overs are in modern ODI cricket, especially when chasing big totals.
- The collapse highlights India’s fragility under crunch time, despite promising starts and strong top-order batting.
- Kaur’s candid reaction reflects broader pressure on the team to deliver consistency under high stakes.
