Hobart, March 1: Australia triumphed over the Indian women’s Cricket team by 185 runs in the third ODI match. This match at the Bellerive Cricket Stadium marked the final appearance of Alyssa Healy in One Day Internationals. Following the emphatic victory, Healy expressed that there could be no better farewell than this in her yellow jersey.
Healy stated after the match that concluding her ODI career with a win and a memorable innings was a proud and special moment for her. She acknowledged that recent matches had been emotionally challenging, but today she had the opportunity to simply enjoy the game.
Chasing a daunting target of 410 runs set by Australia, the Indian team was bowled out for 224 runs. Healy remarked, “I truly feel proud of how we ended the ODI series. We are now looking forward to playing with the pink ball at WACA.”
Healy admitted that such significant matches have always been emotionally taxing for her. She said, “I just feel that we play such a strange game that it brings you down at times and then gives you opportunities like today. I have always disliked milestone matches, so I just wanted to enjoy this one. It has been one of my most enjoyable experiences, so thank God for that. This is a great way to say goodbye in the yellow jersey.”
Throughout her ODI career, Healy played a total of 126 matches, scoring 3,777 runs at an average of 37, which includes 8 centuries and 19 half-centuries. She mentioned that playing with this team has always been a special experience.
In the third ODI, Healy’s performance with the bat was outstanding. She scored a powerful 158 runs off 98 balls, hitting 27 fours and 2 sixes. Additionally, Beth Mooney also contributed significantly, scoring a century with 106 runs off 84 balls.
On the bowling front, Alana King excelled for Australia, taking 4 wickets for just 33 runs in her 10 overs. Georgia Wareham also claimed 2 wickets. Earlier, Australia had defeated India by 5 wickets in the second ODI, while the first match was won by Australia by 6 wickets.
