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Australian captain Alyssa Healy acknowledges that everyone targets beating Australia in the World Cup. She emphasizes the team's ability to stay composed under pressure and fight back when challenged. The squad carries strong momentum after recently winning an ODI series in India. With multiple leaders contributing different strengths, Australia begins their title defense with confidence and experience.

Key Points: Alyssa Healy Says Everyone Wants to Beat Australia in WC

  • Australia aims for eighth World Cup title starting against New Zealand
  • Team carries never-say-die attitude and belief in any situation
  • Healy and McGrath complement each other with different leadership styles
  • Megan Schutt bowls toughest overs while being team DJ off-field
  • Squad arrives with match practice after winning India ODI series 2-1
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Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we....: Aussie skipper Healy ahead of WC opener against NZ

Australian captain Alyssa Healy reveals team's pressure tactics ahead of World Cup opener against New Zealand, emphasizing composure and fighting spirit.

"Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we stay composed under pressure and fight back when our backs are against the wall. - Alyssa Healy"

Mumbai, September 30

Ahead of their side's ICC Women's World Cup title defence against New Zealand, Australian captain Alyssa Healy said that everyone wants to beat Australia in the tournament, but the team stays composed under pressure and fights back while their backs are against the wall.

The seven-time champions will be aiming to continue with their record-breaking run when they start their title defence against 2000 champions New Zealand at Indore on Wednesday. Aussies are heading into the tournament with a great deal of match practice in Indian conditions, having won the three-match ODI series against the hosts India 2-1 recently.

Speaking to JioStar, Healy said, "I am focused on the job at hand, and that is to lead the side to an ODI World Cup. I do not take it for granted, but I'm driven for success in this tournament, so it is an interesting balance. Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we stay composed under pressure and fight back when our backs are against the wall. That is how we wrestle the momentum back in our favour."

Also, vice-captain Tahlia McGrath spoke on her equation with the captain, saying that while they are two different people, they "complement each other well on the field".

"She is extremely passionate and vocal, while I try to be the calm head in the background. It is nice to have that balance and work alongside her. And Megan Schutt (the pacer), she is super consistent, super reliable, and bowls the toughest overs. She flies under the radar for how good she is. Off the field, she is our team DJ and definitely the cool one," she added.

Australia batter Beth Mooney also opened up on Australia's mentality, saying that they carry a "never-say-die" attitude.

"We are always in the contest and believe we can win from any position. The will to win and the belief within this group is what gets the job done," she concluded.

Australia squad for Women's World Cup: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Healy is right about everyone wanting to beat Australia - they've dominated women's cricket for too long! But playing in Indian conditions might level the playing field. Our spinners could trouble them.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the captain-vice captain dynamic. McGrath being the calm presence while Healy is passionate - that's a good balance for any team. Hope our Indian team has similar chemistry! 🤝
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Arjun K
While I respect Australia's achievements, their comments come across as a bit arrogant. Cricket is unpredictable, especially in Indian conditions. Let's see if their "never-say-die" attitude holds up against our home advantage.
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Kavya N
Megan Schutt as the team DJ! 😄 Love these behind-the-scenes insights. Women's cricket is becoming so exciting to follow. Hope the tournament gets good viewership in India - our girls deserve our support!
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Michael C
Australia's recent 2-1 series win against India shows they've adapted well to subcontinent conditions. But World Cup pressure is different. Looking forward to some thrilling matches! 🏏

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