Alyssa Healy’s Record-Breaking Century Powers Australia to Historic Chase
Captain Alyssa Healy smashed a spectacular 142 runs to lead Australia to a record-breaking chase of 331 runs against India in a thrilling Women’s World Cup group match on Sunday. The victory marks the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history.
Key Match Highlights
- Alyssa Healy’s 142 runs from 107 balls (21 fours, 3 sixes)
- Record chase of 331 runs – highest in women’s ODI history
- Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 47 despite retiring hurt earlier
- Annabel Sutherland’s maiden five-wicket haul (5/40)
- Australia won with 3 wickets and 1 over to spare
Healy’s Captain’s Knock
Healy delivered a masterclass innings, scoring her sixth ODI century and first as captain. She reached the milestone in just 84 balls, marking her first ODI ton since 2022. Her dominant performance included 21 boundaries and 3 sixes before being dismissed by a spectacular one-handed catch from Sneh Rana at backward point.
Perry’s Heroic Return
Experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who had retired hurt in the 24th over, made a courageous return to the crease to guide Australia home with an unbeaten 47 runs from 52 balls. Her partnership with the lower order proved crucial in the final stages of the chase.
India’s Batting Collapse
Earlier in the match, India had posted a formidable 330 runs, with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana becoming the first player in women’s ODIs to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year. However, from a strong position of 294/4, India collapsed dramatically, losing their last six wickets for just 36 runs in seven overs.
Bowling Performances
Annabel Sutherland was the standout bowler with her maiden five-wicket haul (5/40 in 9.5 overs), while Sophie Molineux provided valuable support with 3/75. For India, Shree Charani took 3/41 and Deepit Sharma claimed 2/52.
Brief Scores: India 330 all out in 48.5 overs (Mandhana 80, Rawal 75, Rodrigues 33; Sutherland 5/40, Molineux 3/75) lost to Australia 331/7 in 49 overs (Healy 142, Perry 47*; Charani 3/41, Sharma 2/52) by three wickets.
