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Fans erupt as Alyssa Healy lights up Vizag with brilliant century against India at Women’s World Cup 2025

Australian captain Alyssa Healy delivered one of the finest innings of his career, lighting up the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam with a breathtaking century in the 2025 Women’s World Cup confront India. Chasing a mammoth target of 331 runs, Healy displayed his aggression and composure to keep Australia’s hopes alive in a high-pressure competition.

Imposing display of Alyssa Healy’s stroke game

From the start, Healy looked in complete control, finding the middle of the bat with precision and punishing anything loose. Her covers, flicks and aerial shots to extra cover impressed the crowd, as she passed fifty in record time. She then continued the momentum to reach her century in style, drawing loud cheers from both sets of fans who enjoyed the masterclass unfolding before them.

Healy’s shot was a perfect blend of timing and temperament. She anchored the innings beautifully even as the Indian bowlers tried to apply pressure on tight lines. His footwork against spinners and ability to find gaps at will made him stand out on a track that had previously tested Indian batters.

Ashleigh Gardner partnership leads hunt for Australia

As the chase progressed, Ashley Gardner joined his captain at the crease, and the duo ensured that the scoreboard kept ticking. The pair rotated strikes effectively and put aside poor deliveries, frustrating the Indian bowlers. Their partnership stabilized the innings after the early wickets and put Australia firmly in the driving seat of the chase.

Healy’s commanding presence on the field inspired confidence in her teammates. Every boundary she crossed was greeted with applause and her body language reflected the determination of a leader refusing to back down in the face of a formidable Indian team.

After dominating the Indian attack for over two hours, Healy’s magnificent knock finally ended for 142 runs. The dismissal came about thanks to a superb take on Sneh Ranawho jumped back to his left to make a brilliant grab. Healy’s departure sparked appreciation from both sets of fans as she headed to a standing ovation – a moment which captured the respect she commands across the cricketing world.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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