AUS W vs IND W: Alyssa Healy Signs Off with Emotional ODI Century; Mitchell Starc Applauds - Must Watch!

When Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, took to the pitch for the last time in the ODI format on March 1, 2026, in Hobart, all eyes were on her. At the Bellerive Oval, it became a classic Healy performance against India. Australia won the series 3-0 with her incredible 158, Beth Mooney's undefeated century, a massive total of 409, and Alana King's spin magic.

Australia had already won the series 2-0 going into the third ODI against the Indian women's side. Their captain made sure they got off to a strong start because the hosts were aiming for a clean sweep. Healy was greeted warmly when she started her final ODI batting after India decided to field, with the Indian players forming a guard of honour to recognise her contribution to the match.

The home team was called to bat on a pitch that appeared to be perfect for batting after Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss, and the Australians immediately demonstrated this. When Healy went out to bat, the visitors respectfully offered her a guard of honour. Healy and Georgia Voll's 104-run partnership (62 off 52) set the tone, but Phoebe Litchfield fell cheaply.

Alyssa Healy's Spectacular Performance:

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 🇦🇺❤️

Australia great Alyssa Healy signs off international cricket in unforgettable fashion 💯 pic.twitter.com/c1MEfGWaWz

— ICC (@ICC) March 1, 2026

It took Healy 49 balls to reach a half-century. After Phoebe Litchfield's early death, she and Georgia Voll forged an important alliance. Healy easily found holes as Australia reached 100 in the 16th over. She scored her eighth ODI century and third against India in just 79 deliveries, including 18 fours. The camera in the commentary box showed Starc celebrating her wife's knock and commitment to Australian cricket as she lifted her bat.

Healy destroyed the Indian assault after hitting three figures and going from 101 to 150 in just 16 balls without using a dot delivery. With Healy on 146 and Beth Mooney offering strong support at the other end, Australia was 256/2 by the 34th over. After trying a reverse shot, Healy was bowled by Sneh Rana for an incredible 158 from 98 balls, her second-highest ODI score. The third umpire paused for a moment to verify the height of the complete toss, but her knock was cut short when it dipped below the waist. The Hobart audience gave her a standing ovation as she made her way back. With Mooney undefeated at 69 and Annabel Sutherland making a brief appearance before falling, Australia had reached 329/4 by the 42nd over.

India's bowlers had a challenging performance. N Shree Charani (2/106), Kashvee Gautam (1/83), and Deepti Sharma (1/90) were dissected. As the third bowler to let up 100 or more runs in a women's ODI, Charani set an undesirable record. At a combined economy rate of 6.50, Rana (2) and Renuka Singh Thakur (1) were able to take three wickets between them.

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