Australia’s women’s cricket team, long accustomed to breaking records, achieved yet another milestone on Sunday — completing their first-ever ODI chase of over 300 runs in a thrilling three-wicket victory over India.
For a side that has already conquered almost every summit — seven Cricket World Cups, six T20 titles, and a 1,294-day unbeaten streak in ODIs — this achievement adds a new chapter to their storied legacy.
The record-breaking feat was set up by captain Alyssa Healy, whose brilliant century guided Australia past India’s imposing total of 330. The innings reaffirmed Healy’s status as one of the game’s greats, combining resilience, experience, and sheer competitive spirit.
Healy, who made her debut in 2010 as the 19-year-old niece of former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy, has since become a cornerstone of the dominant Australian side. Over a glittering 15-year career, she has collected seven world titles across formats, including the 2022 World Cup final in New Zealand, where her 170-run masterpiece against England earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
Reflecting on her latest knock, Healy admitted her recent struggles with form.
“If you’ve been watching me in the nets, it’s been frustrating — I felt like I had no rhythm whatsoever,” she said. “But once you step out on the field, your competitive instincts kick in and you just lock into the contest.”
The performance, coming in front of a 20,000-strong, India-supporting crowd, ranks among her finest — not just for the runs scored, but for the composure and leadership shown under immense pressure.
Whether this innings surpasses her iconic Christchurch hundred is open to debate, but one thing is certain: Alyssa Healy has once again proven why she remains the heartbeat of Australian cricket’s golden generation.
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