Alyssa Healy Bids Farewell to ODI Cricket with a Stellar Performance

Alyssa Healy marked her final One-Day International with an unforgettable performance, receiving a guard of honour from the Indian team. Scoring an unbeaten 118 runs, she showcased her prowess in the game. With impressive career statistics, including over 3,600 runs in WODIs, Healy's impact on women's cricket is undeniable. This article delves into her remarkable journey and highlights from her last match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 1, 2026, 12:02 IST

A Memorable Farewell for Alyssa Healy

On Sunday, Alyssa Healy celebrated her last One-Day International (ODI) match with a remarkable moment as Indian players formed a guard of honour for her when she came out to bat. This gesture showcased the high regard held for the Australian wicketkeeper-batter, a pivotal figure in women's cricket.

At 36 years old, Healy entered the field during the third ODI of the India Women’s tour of Australia in Sydney. The audience erupted in applause as she took her stance, with the Indian team lining up to pay tribute to her illustrious career.

Healy delivered an impressive performance at the crease, finishing with an unbeaten score of 118 runs off 84 balls, which included 22 boundaries and a strike rate of 140.48. Her innings propelled Australia to a total of 222 for 2 in just 31.4 overs, with Beth Mooney contributing 25 runs from 34 balls.

INDIAN TEAM GIVING A GUARD OF HONOUR TO ALYSSA HEALY ❤️- Australian legend playing her final ODI. pic.twitter.com/pRwiSL37Hl

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 1, 2026

Healy's Career Statistics Highlight Her Legacy

Healy's career statistics underscore her remarkable consistency and impact on the game. Over 125 WODIs, she amassed 3,619 runs at an average of 35.83, which includes seven centuries and 19 half-centuries. Her highest score of 170 is regarded as one of the most memorable innings in women's cricket history. Additionally, she made significant contributions behind the stumps, recording 85 catches and 38 stumpings.

In WT20Is, her performance is equally commendable, with 3,054 runs in 162 matches at a strike rate of 129.79. In the Test format, she scored 489 runs across 10 matches.

The Indian bowling attack found it challenging to contain Healy's aggressive batting style. Shree Charani allowed 56 runs in 5.4 overs, while Deepti Sharma conceded 35 runs in five overs. The Australian team maintained a run rate of 7.01, applying constant pressure on the Indian side.