Australia wrapped up the ODI series with a commanding 185-run victory over India in Hobart, giving Alyssa Healy a fairy-tale farewell in her 126th and final ODI. The Bellerive Cricket Ground witnessed Healy’s masterclass as she bludgeoned 158 runs from just 98 balls, smashing 27 boundaries and 2 maximums.
Beth Mooney’s 106 off 84 balls helped Australia post 409/5, a target India couldn’t chase, crumbling to 224 all out. Alana King’s 4/33 and Georgia Wareham’s 2 wickets dismantled the Indian batting lineup.
Emotional yet elated, Healy shared, ‘This is the perfect way to bow out in yellow. Recent games were tough emotionally, but today was pure enjoyment.’ She highlighted her career highlights: 3,777 runs at an average of 37, with 8 tons and 19 half-centuries.
Australia swept the series 3-0, having won the first two matches by 6 wickets and 5 wickets respectively. Healy looks ahead to the WACA pink-ball Test, proud of the team’s dominance.
Her journey from debutant to legend underscores resilience in a sport that tests emotions. Fans and teammates alike celebrated a career defined by aggression and leadership.