Hobart, March 1: Australia triumphed over the Indian women’s cricket team by 185 runs in the third ODI match. This match at Blundstone Arena marked the end of Alyssa Healy’s ODI career. Following the emphatic victory, Healy expressed that there could be no better farewell than this in her yellow jersey.
After the match, Healy stated that concluding her ODI career with a win and a memorable innings was a moment of pride and significance for her. She mentioned that the previous matches had been emotionally challenging, but today she was able 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. Now we look forward to playing with the pink ball at WACA.”
Healy acknowledged that such special matches have always been emotionally taxing for her. She shared, “I just feel that we play such a strange game that brings you down at times, yet gives you opportunities like today. I have always hated milestone matches, so I wanted to go out there and just enjoy myself. This has been one of my most enjoyable experiences, and I thank God for that. It’s 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 included 8 centuries and 19 half-centuries. She emphasized that every experience with this team has been incredibly special.
In the third ODI, Healy’s batting performance was exceptional. 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.
In bowling, Alana King excelled for Australia, taking 4 wickets while conceding 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, having won the first match by 6 wickets.
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