The Indian women's cricket team continues to break barriers and redefine excellence on the international stage. After setting a personal best of 370 runs in the second ODI against Ireland in the ongoing series, the team achieved a historic milestone in the third match on Wednesday -- January 15, 2025.
They posted a monumental 435/5, becoming the first Indian side to breach the 400-run mark in women's ODIs. Below is the table showing where it stands in the all-time list of highest totals in women's ODIs.

| Team | Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | 491/4 | Ireland Women | Dublin | 8 Jun 2018 |
| New Zealand Women | 455/5 | Pakistan Women | Christchurch | 29 Jan 1997 |
| New Zealand Women | 440/3 | Ireland Women | Dublin | 13 Jun 2018 |
| India Women | 435/5 | Ireland Women | Rajkot | 15 Jan 2025 |
| New Zealand Women | 418 | Ireland Women | Dublin | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Australia Women | 412/3 | Denmark Women | Mumbai | 16 Dec 1997 |
| Australia Women | 397/4 | Pakistan Women | Melbourne | 7 Feb 1997 |
| England Women | 378/5 | Pakistan Women | Worcester | 22 Jun 2016 |
| England Women | 377/7 | Pakistan Women | Leicester | 27 Jun 2017 |
| England Women | 376/2 | Pakistan Women | Vijayawada | 12 Dec 1997 |
This exceptional feat marks the fourth-highest total in the history of women's ODIs and sets a new benchmark for Indian cricket, surpassing even the men's team's highest ODI score of 418/5 achieved against the West Indies in 2011.
India's accomplishment adds their name to an exclusive list of teams that have crossed 400 runs in a women's ODI. Before this, New Zealand and Australia were the only teams to achieve this milestone. New Zealand leads with four such totals, including the top three scores of 491, 455, and 440, all scored against Ireland. Australia's highest, 412/3, came against Denmark in 1997.
This record-breaking performance underscores the evolving dominance of India's women cricketers, showcasing their ability to execute high-scoring innings on the international stage. The match also highlights India's growing depth in batting, with contributions across the order enabling them to achieve such a formidable total.
India's ascent to the fourth spot in the all-time list is a testament to their aggressive approach and the team's overall progression in adapting to modern, fast-paced cricket. The record is particularly notable as it places India above Australia's legendary total of 412/3 and reaffirms their standing among the sport's top teams.
With this achievement, India has not only set a national record but also sent a strong message to competitors ahead of upcoming tournaments. The team's ability to consistently post mammoth totals reflects their skill, preparation, and intent to dominate at the highest level.