In a fairy-tale finish to her One-Day International career, Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy delivered a breathtaking performance at Hobart’s Ninja Stadium. Facing India on March 1, Healy smashed an unbeaten 158 off 98 balls, adorned with 27 fours and 2 sixes, turning her final ODI into an unforgettable spectacle.
Healy took her time initially, settling in before unleashing her fury. She reached her half-century in 49 balls with 8 boundaries, then accelerated dramatically, converting it to a ton in just 30 more deliveries. This marked her 8th ODI century, completed off 79 balls.
Partnerships defined her masterclass. She combined with Phoebe Litchfield for 32 runs in the first wicket, then forged a commanding 104-run stand with Georgia Voll (62), followed by a massive 145-run alliance with Beth Mooney. Healy fell to Sneha Rana, bowled, but only after etching her name deeper into cricket lore.
Reflecting on a stellar career spanning 126 ODIs and 114 innings, Healy amassed 3,777 runs at an average that speaks volumes, including 8 centuries and 19 fifties. Her highest score stands at 170. Beyond ODIs, she shone in Tests with 489 runs in 10 matches, including 3 half-centuries, and in T20Is, where she piled up 3,054 runs in 162 games—highlighted by a century and 17 fifties, with a best of 148 not out.
Debuting internationally in 2010, Healy has been a cornerstone of Australian dominance. She’s part of 6 T20 World Cup-winning sides and 2 ODI World Cup triumphs, earning Player of the Match in the 2022 ODI final. Twice named ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, Healy retires as one of the game’s greats, leaving behind a legacy of explosive batting and inspirational leadership.