Alyssa Healy's Record-Breaking Farewell in ODI Cricket

In a stunning farewell performance, Alyssa Healy scored 158 runs in her final ODI against India, setting multiple records in women's cricket. Her innings not only marked the highest individual score against India but also solidified her legacy as one of the game's greats. Alongside Beth Mooney, who also scored a century, Australia posted a record total, showcasing their dominance in the sport. This article delves into Healy's remarkable achievements and the significance of her performance in the context of women's cricket history.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 1, 2026, 14:15 IST

Historic Performance by Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy made a remarkable exit from One Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia, achieving a record-breaking 158 runs off just 98 balls against India on March 1 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Her innings included an impressive 27 boundaries and two sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 161.22. Alongside her, Beth Mooney also contributed significantly with a century, helping Australia amass a staggering total of 409 runs. This score marks the highest ever recorded by the Australian women's team on home soil and stands as the second-highest total against the Indian women's team, following a similar feat by Australia in Delhi last year.

Alyssa Healy's Historic Milestones

Alyssa Healy Creates History

Healy's score of 158 is now the highest individual score by any player in women's ODIs against India, breaking a long-standing record held by England's Claire Taylor since 2006. Both Healy and Taylor are the only players to have scored 150 or more runs against India in this format.

Most Runs In An ODI Innings By A Batter Against India

Player	Runs	Venue	Year
Alyssa Healy	158	Hobart	2026
Claire Taylor	156	Lord's	2006
Alyssa Healy	142	Visakhapatnam	2025
Beth Mooney	138	Delhi	2025
Laura Wolvaardt	135	Bengaluru	2024

Additionally, Healy became the first player to score three centuries in ODIs against India, with Mooney's century allowing her to join Healy in this elite group. Notably, seven other players have achieved two centuries against the reigning world champions. Healy also surpassed Smriti Mandhana's previous record for the highest individual score at Hobart in women's ODIs, with Mooney following suit.

Healy's Legacy in Women's ODI Cricket

Highest Individual Scores In A Women's ODI at Hobart

Player	Runs	Team	Opponent	Year
Alyssa Healy	158	Australia	India	2026
Beth Mooney	106	Australia	India	2026
Smriti Mandhana	103	India	Australia	2016
Ash Gardener	102	Australia	England	2025
Georgia Voll	101	Australia	India	2026

Healy's innings stands as the second-highest individual score by a player in an ODI match on Australian soil, trailing only New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who scored 168 in 2009. Remarkably, Healy is now the second woman to score a century in her final ODI, following South Africa's Johamari Logtenberg. With her 158 runs, Healy holds the record for the highest score in a farewell ODI match among female players, while New Zealand's James Marshall holds the record for men with 161 runs in his last ODI.