**Women’s World Cup 2025: Annabel Sutherland Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul Against India**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | October 12, 2025 | 07:41 PM*
In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia’s all-rounder Annabel Sutherland delivered a standout performance with the ball against India. Sutherland claimed her maiden five-wicket haul in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs), playing a crucial role in restricting India to 330 all out in 48.5 overs.
**Early Pressure Breakthrough**
India, batting first, got off to a flying start with their openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal building a massive 155-run partnership. Mandhana scored an impressive 80, while Rawal surpassed her maiden World Cup half-century with a well-crafted 75.
However, Sutherland made the breakthrough by dismissing Rawal. The pacer bowled a sharp short ball that was safely caught by Ellyse Perry at deep square leg, finally breaking the strong opening stand.
**Late-Wicket Blitz**
As the innings progressed towards a formidable total, Sutherland struck a flurry of wickets to derail India’s momentum. She swiftly removed Jemimah Rodrigues, who had scored a quick-fire 33 off 21 balls, caught by Beth Mooney at mid-on.
Following this, Sutherland dismissed Richa Ghosh, who contributed 32 runs, before cleaning up Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani to complete her five-wicket haul. Her devastating spell saw India collapse from 294/4 to 330 all out in just 48.5 overs.
**Impressive Bowling Figures and Stats**
Sutherland finished with figures of 5 for 40 from 9.5 overs, claiming her first WODI fifer. This performance also saw her cross the 50-wicket milestone, now boasting 53 wickets in 45 WODIs at an average of 20.60 and an economy rate of 4.55.
Notably, 22 of her wickets have come against India in 10 matches at an impressive average of 15.63. Her World Cup tally now stands at 13 wickets at an average of 15.15.
**Making History for Australia**
According to Cricbuzz, Annabel Sutherland became only the third Australian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Women’s World Cup match, joining Tina Macpherson and Lyn Fullston (who achieved the feat twice).
Despite Sutherland’s heroics, Australia conceded over 300 runs for the first time in a World Cup match, underlining the competitive nature of the contest.
**Support from Sophie Molineux**
Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux also contributed with the ball, picking up three wickets in her 10 overs, despite going for 75 runs. Molineux now has 29 wickets from 15 WODIs at an average of 14.86, including nine wickets against India at an average of 28.33.
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Annabel Sutherland’s match-winning spell has undoubtedly boosted Australia’s prospects as the Women’s World Cup continues, showcasing her growing prowess as a key player on the international stage.
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