What a way to sign off! Alyssa Healy’s blistering 158 propelled Australia to a 185-run demolition of India in the decider ODI, marking her ODI swansong at Bellerive Oval. The yellow-clad hosts racked up 409/5, thanks to Healy’s 27 fours and 2 sixes in 98 balls, and Beth Mooney’s elegant 106.
India’s chase imploded at 224, with Alana King (4/33) and Georgia Wareham (2 wickets) starring. Healy, beaming post-match, said, ‘Can’t ask for a better goodbye in the yellow jersey. This win and innings make it special.’
She opened up about the rollercoaster: ‘Milestone matches always get to me, but today I just soaked it in. Cricket gives you lows and highs – grateful for this high.’ Stats don’t lie: 126 ODIs, 3,777 runs @37 avg, 8x100s, 19x50s.
Completing a 3-0 series rout after prior wins by 6 and 5 wickets, Australia eyes the pink Test. Healy’s exit leaves a void, but her legacy of fearless cricket endures.
From emotional struggles to triumphant joy, Healy’s final act was a testament to her class and the team’s unbreakable spirit.