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Alyssa Healy's Epic 158* Farewell Century Seals White-Ball Legacy

Alyssa Healy delivered a masterclass 158-run innings in her final ODI, powering Australia to a massive 409/7 against India. The knock marked the emotional end of her 16-year international white-ball career, which began in 2010. Healy retires with over 3,500 ODI runs, six T20 World Cup titles, and the record for most T20I dismissals. She will play one final Test match against India starting March 6 before retiring completely.

Key Points: Alyssa Healy's 158* Farewell Century in Final ODI

  • Scored 158 off 98 balls in final ODI
  • Australia posts 409/7
  • Concludes 16-year white-ball career
  • Six T20 World Cup titles
  • To play one final Test match
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Alyssa Healy signs off from white-ball cricket with a masterclass century

Alyssa Healy scores a stunning 158 in her final white-ball match, leading Australia to 409/7 against India. Relive her legendary career highlights.

Alyssa Healy signs off from white-ball cricket with a masterclass century
"She wasted no time asserting her dominance, striking 27 fours and two sixes in a quickfire 98-ball knock."

Hobart, March 1

Alyssa Healy bid an emotional farewell to white-ball international cricket with a breathtaking 158-run knock in the third and final match at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Sunday.

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter had earlier confirmed that the bilateral series against India would mark the conclusion of her 16-year international career.

Australia, asked to bat first in the final ODI, were chasing a clean sweep against the touring Indian side. Healy was greeted with a guard of honour as she walked to the crease.

She wasted no time asserting her dominance, striking 27 fours and two sixes in a quickfire 98-ball knock that helped Australia reach an imposing 409/7. Her teammate Beth Mooney also contributed an unbeaten 106 off 84 balls, ensuring the hosts crossed the 400-run mark.

Healy, who debuted for Australia at 19 in February 2010, finishes her ODI career with over 3,500 runs. In T20 internationals, she amassed 3,054 runs at an average of 25.45, including a career-best 148 not out -- the highest individual T20I score among Full Member nations. She holds the record for the most T20I dismissals (with the gloves) globally and ranks second in appearances for Australia in the format.

Her glittering career includes six T20 World Cup triumphs (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023) and two ODI World Cup titles (2013, 2022). Healy was also recognised as ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

The Australian star will conclude her international career in the longest format, leading the side in her 11th and final Test match against India, scheduled to begin on March 6 at Perth Stadium.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A masterclass indeed. But honestly, conceding 409 runs is a serious concern for our team's bowling attack ahead of the World Cup. We need to find answers quickly. Healy was brilliant, but we made it look too easy for her.
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Ananya R
Six T20 World Cups! That stat alone is mind-blowing. She's been the backbone of that Australian team for so long. Wishing her all the best for her final Test. Hope our women's team can give her a tougher fight in Perth!
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Vikram M
True champion. Players like Healy raise the standard of the game globally. Hope our young Indian cricketers were watching and learning—that's the level of consistency and big-match temperament to aspire to. Farewell to a great.
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Sarah B
An incredible career. To perform at that level for 16 years is phenomenal. The guard of honour was a lovely touch. Cricket will miss her fireworks at the top of the order.
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Karthik V
​​While we appreciate the legend, can we talk about the pitch? 400+ scores in women's ODI are becoming more common, which is great for entertainment, but bowlers need some help too. Was it a real batting paradise or a bit too flat?

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