India fined 10% for slow over-rate in Women's ODI loss to Australia, despite record chase.

India was fined 10% of its match fee for a slow over-rate in a Women's ODI against Australia, losing by 43 runs in New Delhi. Despite a record-breaking chase of 369 for 9—featuring Smriti Mandhana’s fastest ODI century by an Indian woman—India fell two overs short of the target after time allowances. The ICC penalized the team under Rule 2.22, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitting the breach and avoiding a formal hearing. The match, played on September 21, 2025, saw Australia post 412 for 7, their highest ODI total, with Beth Mooney scoring 138. The game served as a key preview for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, beginning September 30, with India opening against Sri Lanka in Guwahati and Australia facing New Zealand in Indore.