Healy scores century in ODI farewell as Aussies thrash India
Alyssa Healy's century leads Australia to a 185-run victory over India in her final ODI match, securing a series win in Hobart.
In her farewell One Day International (ODI), Australia captain Alyssa Healy shined by scoring an impressive 158 runs, helping her team secure a dominating 185-run victory against India in Hobart. This performance not only marked a significant personal achievement for Healy as she concludes her ODI career but also showcased Australia's batting prowess as they posted a total of 7-409, their highest domestic score in ODIs. Healy's score is notable as it represents the highest women's one-day score against India and the highest ODI innings by a woman in Australia.
Australia's strong performance in the match solidified their dominance in the multi-format series, having already won all three ODI matches after India's victory in the T20 matches. With their batting strength on display, including an unbeaten century from Beth Mooney, Australia effectively built an insurmountable total that left India struggling to keep up with the required run rate. Despite a promising start, India's response faltered with key wickets falling early on, ultimately bowled out for 224 runs in just over 45 overs.
This victory not only highlights Australia's successful campaign in the series but also sets the stage for the upcoming Test match in Perth, where they aim to secure a comprehensive series win. Healy's performance and Australia's overall resilience in this series reflect the team's current form and depth, suggesting a bright future for the squad as they transition into the Test format.