Healy's Historic 142 Powers Australia to Record World Cup Chase
Australian captain Alyssa Healy's masterful 142 leads her team to a record-breaking World Cup chase of 331 against India, marking the highest successful pursuit in women's ODI history.
Australian captain Alyssa Healy celebrates her match-winning 142 against India in the Women's World Cup 2025
In a stunning display of cricket prowess, Australian captain Alyssa Healy led her team to a historic World Cup victory on Sunday, orchestrating the highest successful chase in women's ODI history. The defending champions overcame India's formidable total of 330 at Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, continuing their dominance in the highly anticipated World Cup showdown.
Record-Breaking Performance
Healy's magnificent 142 off 107 balls, featuring 21 fours and three sixes, spearheaded Australia's successful chase of 331 runs. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 302 runs set by Sri Lanka against South Africa last year and marks the first time a 300-plus total has been chased in women's World Cup history.
The victory further cements Australia's commanding tournament presence, following their recent dominant performances in the competition.
Crucial Partnerships
The Australian innings was built on strategic partnerships, beginning with an 85-run opening stand between Healy and Phoebe Litchfield. Despite losing quick wickets in the middle overs, the partnership between Healy and Ashleigh Gardner proved decisive, contributing 95 runs for the fourth wicket.
India's Strong Start
Earlier, India seemed poised for victory after a powerful opening partnership of 155 runs between Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75). However, the strong Indo-Australian rivalry saw momentum shift as Australia's bowlers, led by Annabel Sutherland's impressive 5/40, restricted India's final push.
Match Impact
The victory not only maintains Australia's unbeaten run but also propels them to the top of the points table in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. This remarkable chase adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between these cricketing powerhouses.
Jack Thompson
Reporter based in Sydney, Jack covers climate issues, migration policies, and Australia's Indo-Pacific strategy.