Alyssa Healy’s Blazing 142 Scripts Australia’s Miracle Chase Against India Women

Australia captain Alyssa Healy produced one of the greatest innings in Women’s World Cup history, smashing 142 off just 107 balls to lead her side to a stunning three-wicket victory over India in Visakhapatnam.

The Aussies chased down a record target of 331 with an over to spare, keeping their unbeaten run alive in the 2025 World Cup.

Asked to bowl first, Australia were made to work hard as India’s top order went on a rampage. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal stitched a brilliant 155-run stand in less than 25 overs.

Mandhana’s fluent 80 off 66 and Rawal’s composed 75 off 96 gave India the perfect platform.

Later, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh chipped in with quick cameos as India posted a massive 330 in 48.5 overs.

Annabel Sutherland stood out with the ball, picking up 5 for 40, while Sophie Molineux bagged three wickets despite being taken for runs.

Chasing a mountain, Healy came out blazing. The Australian skipper punished every loose ball, hammering 21 fours and three sixes in her breathtaking knock.

She added 85 runs with Phoebe Litchfield for the first wicket before continuing her assault with Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry.

Gardner made a valuable 45 off 46, while Perry’s steady 47* ensured Australia crossed the line in the final over.

For India, Shree Charani (3/41) and Deepti Sharma (2/52) tried to keep the fight alive, but Healy’s dominance proved too much to contain.