Australia vs India: Alyssa Healy makes 158 in final ODI as hosts complete series clean sweep


Alyssa Healy ended her one-day international career with a stunning 158 as Australia completed a clean sweep of the 50-over series against India with a 185-run win in Hobart.

The Australia captain, who is set to retire from all formats after this series, reached her century in 79 balls, before moving to 150 just 16 balls later.

She hit 27 fours and two sixes before being bowled by Sneh Rana for 158 off 98 deliveries.

It was Healy’s second highest ODI score behind her 170 from 138 balls against England in the 50-over World Cup final in 2022.

Healy, 35, was aided by team-mate Beth Mooney’s 106 off 84 as Australia posted 409-7 – their highest score in Australia and eighth highest in women’s ODI history.

“What a ridiculous sport we play that it can kick you down so many times and then give you opportunities like it has today,” said Healy after the match.

“I’ve hated every milestone match so today was just an opportunity to go out and enjoy it and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had.

“I was fine this morning and then seeing Lucy Hamilton make her debut made me realise how special and lucky I have been over the last 15 years, to have done it as many times as I have.

“It’s a nice way to sign off in yellow.”

In reply, India were bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs, with Rana making 44 off 74 balls, while leg-spinner Alana King was the pick of Australia’s bowlers with 4-33.

Australia lead the points-based multi-format series 8-4 having won all three ODIs, after India’s 2-1 win in the three-match T20 series.

The series concludes with a Test match worth four points at Perth’s WACA ground, meaning Australia can at worst draw the series.

On the Test match, Healy said: “To put ourselves in a position where we don’t have to win is a great sign for the series, but we are going [to the Test match] to win.

“Any time this group gets to wear the baggy green is extra special so we are looking forward to that.”

The Test, which begins on 6 March, is set to be Healy’s last game for Australia.



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