Moments of parity in the thrilling world of women's cricket heighten the suspense and result in matches that reach an unprecedented balance. This piece explores the exciting stories of ten women's ODIs that resulted in ties, a unique and intriguing conclusion. These matches, which range from thrilling last-over dramas to incredible comebacks, perfectly capture the resiliency, skill, and unpredictable nature of women's cricket. Every occurrence of a tied ODI captures the spirit of competition and displays the skill of players who made a lasting legacy in women's cricket by refusing to be separated. Relive these gripping sequences where the game came to an exciting halt and had spectators on the edge of their seats.
1. New Zealand Women Vs England Women, 1982
New Zealand was only able to score 147 from their 60 overs as none of their batters, except for Hockley, were able to score big runs. Chasing 148, England looked in good touch despite early wickets. It looked like Flint's 76 would have been enough to take them over the line, but no batter after her delivered, and England ended on 147, concluding the game in a tie.
2. Australia Women Vs England Women, 1982
Lear and Allen took England to 167, as the other batters failed to deliver. Australia, chasing 168 for the win, lost regular wickets in the beginning, but a 79-run partnership for the fifth wicket meant that they were close to victory. However, a late batting collapse saw them lose six wickets for 19 runs as the game finished in a tie.
3. India Women Vs New Zealand Women, 1997
The New Zealand openers put on a 100 run plus partnership, and it looked like New Zealand was heading towards a massive total. However, none of the batters after that took off, and the Kiwis finished on 176. A half-century from the Indian opener Jain and some contributions from Kaul and Rau were the only significant scores as India was bundled for 176, resulting in a tied game.
4. South Africa Women Vs West Indies Women, 2009
On a difficult batting wicket, South Africa posted 180 runs, batting first. Contributions came from most of their batters, but they did not score quickly. In response, the West Indian batters were able to get starts, but none of them could convert them into big totals. The result was that West Indies also finished on 180, as the game concluded in a tie.
5. Australia Women Vs South Africa Women, 2016
Australia posted a respectable total of 242, batting first, with half-centuries from Bolton and Perry. Chasing 243, South Africa got to a poor start but was steadied by a 144-run partnership from Kapp and Neikerk. However, no one after them could steer the innings, and what looked like a win for South Africa ended in a tie.
6. South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2019
The South African openers posted half-centuries, and their captain, Luus, scored a steady 80, taking them to 265 from their 50 overs. Pakistan lost their openers cheaply, but contributions from Javeria Khan and Riaz, brought them back on track. However, no other batter was able to contribute, and Pakistan managed to tie the game.
7. West Indies Women Vs South Africa Women, 2021
Batting first on a difficult wicket, West Indies managed to post 192 in their 50 over, thanks to contributions from Williams and Matthews. The South African openers gave a good start with a partnership of more than 100 runs, but they started losing wickets rapidly. A steady 46 from Preez ensured that they did not lose the game.
8. South Africa Women Vs West Indies Women, 2022
In a game that tied because both the teams got all out on 160, all of the West Indian bowlers took a couple of wickets. In response, Khaka took a 5-wicket haul, and Klaas and Luus grabbed a couple of wickets each. It was a game that belonged to the bowlers as none of the batters on either side could score a half-century.
9. Bangladesh Women Vs India Women, 2023
Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 225 in their 50 overs, thanks to their openers, as Sultana scored a half-century and Hoque scored a century. In response, half-centuries from Mandhana and Kaur, with minor contributions from others took India to 225, before they were all out, thus tying the game.
10. Bangladesh Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2023
The Bangladesh batters got starts, but none of them could convert them into big scores, which resulted in Bangladesh finishing at 169. The same was the case with Pakistan, with batters getting starts but not being able to score big. The match ended in a tie as Bangladesh won the super over.
