Healy’s Century Shines in ODI Farewell as Australia Dominates India
Alyssa Healy concluded her One Day International (ODI) career in spectacular fashion, scoring a remarkable century during Australia’s dominant victory over India in Hobart. This match saw Australia achieve a staggering total of 409 runs, marking their highest domestic score and falling just three runs short of their overall record.
Australia’s Dominance in ODI
In response to Australia’s hefty score, India got off to a quick start. However, they quickly lost key wickets and never posed a significant challenge. The Indian team was bowled out for 224 runs in 45.1 overs. This result provided Australia with an unbeatable lead in the multi-format series.
Match Highlights
- Alyssa Healy scored 158 runs, the highest ODI innings by a woman against India.
- Healy’s effort is also the highest ODI score by a woman in Australia.
- Beth Mooney contributed significantly with an unbeaten 106 runs, leading to a partnership of 145 runs with Healy.
- Georgia Voll added 62 runs, helping to build a solid second-wicket partnership of 104 runs.
- Australia’s total of 409 runs is notable as they have now won all three ODIs in the series.
Healy’s Historic Farewell
As part of her farewell, India formed a guard of honour for Healy, recognizing her contributions to women’s cricket. Despite facing cramping towards the end of her innings, Healy showcased her resilience by hitting 27 fours and two sixes in her 98-ball performance.
Healy’s century marks her eighth in ODIs, placing her equal with Karen Rolton for the second-most centuries by an Australian woman, trailing only Meg Lanning’s 15. She was dismissed while attempting a risky shot off a delivery from Sneh Rana, finishing just 12 runs shy of her career-high score.
Key Performances
- Alyssa Healy: 158 runs from 98 balls
- Beth Mooney: 106 not out off 84 balls
- Georgia Voll: 62 runs
- Nicola Carey: Unbeaten 34 runs off 15 balls
Bowling for India, Sneh Rana and Sree Charani each claimed two wickets, but Australia’s batting prowess proved too difficult to contain. With this victory, Australia gears up for the final Test of the series, set to take place next week in Perth.
