The Ultimate Send-Off: Alyssa Healy’s Masterclass Demolishes India in a 185-Run Blockbuster
By Crick tv
Updated: Mar 02, 2026 11:05 AM
If you missed the 3rd ODI between India and Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on March 1, 2026, you missed an absolute spectacle. It wasn’t just a cricket match; it was a pure, unadulterated showcase of Australian dominance.
Australia didn't just win the match by a massive 185 runs—they sealed a ruthless 3-0 ODI series whitewash over the World Champions, leaving fans and critics alike in awe. Here is how the dhamakedar action unfolded.
The Alyssa Healy Fairytale
Scriptwriters in Hollywood couldn't have written a better farewell ODI for Alyssa Healy. Stepping onto the pitch for her final One Day International, the Australian skipper decided to leave a crater behind.
She blasted a jaw-dropping 158 off just 98 balls, striking at over 161. It was an innings dripping with authority, featuring 27 boundaries and 2 massive sixes. But she wasn't the only one making life difficult for the Indian bowlers:
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Beth Mooney played the perfect anchor and accelerator, scoring an unbeaten 106* off 84 deliveries.
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Georgia Voll kept the momentum soaring with a brisk 62.
By the end of the 50 overs, Australia had piled up a mammoth 409/7, making it one of the highest totals in women's ODI history.
India’s Chase: A Mountain Too High
Chasing 410 was always going to require a miracle, but India's hopes took a massive hit almost immediately. When superstar Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a duck in the second over, the writing was largely on the wall.
Despite the early collapse, a few Indian players showed immense grit:
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Jemimah Rodrigues provided a quick spark with a fluent 42 off 29 balls.
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Sneh Rana fought valiantly in the lower order, top-scoring for India with 44.
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Deepti Sharma chipped in with a fighting 29.
However, the Australian bowling unit was simply too relentless. Spinner Alana King spun a web around the Indian middle-order, bagging spectacular figures of 4/33. The Indian lineup was eventually bundled out for 224 in 45.1 overs.
The Viral Stat Attack
Every explosive match comes with a few records broken, and this one was no different:
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Healy's 8th Century: A fitting end to a legendary 126-match ODI career, signing off with 3,777 runs in the format.
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A Tough Day at the Office: India's Shree Charani had a match to forget, returning figures of 2/106—making it the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in ODI history.
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Multi-Format Lead: With this 3-0 sweep, Australia extends their lead in the multi-format series to 8-4.
What’s Next?
The white-ball leg is officially in the history books, and the Australian women have made a massive statement. But the tour isn't over yet! Both teams will now travel to Perth for a highly anticipated, one-off Pink-Ball Test at the WACA, starting March 6. Will India bounce back in the longest format, or will Australia continue their unstoppable run?
Drop your predictions in the comments below! 👇