Women’s World Cup 2025: Fans erupt as Heather Knight smashes a stunning hundred against India in her 300th international game | IND vs ENG

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Veteran England superstar Heather Knight delivered a spectacular performance in Match 20 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Indore, turning her 300th international appearance into a memorable milestone. Coming to the crease when England were 73/1, Knight played a brilliant innings of 109 runs off 91 balls, sharing a pivotal 113-run partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt for the third wicket. Her century, reached in the 44th over, temporarily steadied England’s innings before her run out shifted momentum, but her impact was undeniable.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Heather Knight’s crucial hundred against India for England

Knight’s innings was a masterclass in timing, patience, and aggression. At 34 years and 297 days, she became the second-oldest England batter to score an ODI century, behind Janette Brittin’s 138 vs Pakistan in 1997. Knight’s 109-run effort was laced with 15 fours and a six, and it marked her maiden WODI century against India, ending her prolific career record against the subcontinent side with 603 runs at 33.50 from 22 matches. Coming in at a precarious 98/2, Knight and Sciver-Brunt’s partnership brought stability and allowed England to post a competitive 288/8, laying the foundation for a potential 300-plus total.

Knight now has 4,272 runs in 154 WODIs at an average of 36.20, including 3 centuries and 27 fifties, while her World Cup tally has risen to 891 runs from 30 matches at 40.50, with this being her second World Cup century. Remarkably, in the ongoing World Cup, Knight has accumulated 235 runs from 5 matches at 78.33, featuring one century and one fifty, following consistent scores of 79*, 29, 18, and 109. Her 300th international match was made even more special as she crossed the 7,500-run milestone in her international career.

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England post competitive 288/8 against India in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

In a high-stakes clash at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, England set a challenging target of 288/8 in 50 overs against India in Match 20 of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. The innings was anchored by Knight, who scored a brilliant 109 off 91 balls before being run out, while Sciver-Brunt contributed a vital 38, and Amy Jones added a fluent 56. Knight and Sciver-Brunt shared a crucial 113-run partnership for the third wicket, steadying the innings after early losses and laying the foundation for a 280-plus total.

India’s bowlers fought hard, with Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma picking up two and four wickets respectively, but England’s top and middle order ensured the runs flowed at a healthy rate of 5.76 per over, making the chase daunting. Extras also played a role, with eight wides and five leg-byes adding to the total. England’s lower order chipped in with quick cameos from Charlie Dean (19*) and others to push the score beyond 285, setting India a stiff target of 289 to win.

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