Alyssa Healy hits 158 in final ODI as Australia crush India in Hobart

Alyssa Healy brought the curtain down on her one-day international career with a magnificent innings of 158 to guide Australia to a comprehensive series sweep over India.

A record-breaking farewell

The Australia captain is set to retire from all formats of the game following the conclusion of this multi-format series.

She reached her century in just 79 balls before accelerating to the 150-run mark only 16 deliveries later.

The wicketkeeper-batter struck 27 fours and two sixes before eventually being bowled by Sneh Rana.

Her 158 from 98 balls stands as her second-highest ODI score, trailing only her 170 against England in the 2022 World Cup final.

Healy found able support in Beth Mooney, who contributed a fluid 106 off 84 deliveries.

Their combined efforts propelled the hosts to 409-7, their highest total on home soil and the eighth highest in women’s ODI history.

“What a ridiculous sport we play that it can kick you down so many times and then give you opportunities like it has today,” said Healy.

“I’ve hated every milestone match so today was just an opportunity to go out and enjoy it and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had.”

“It’s a nice way to sign off in yellow.”

India struggle in huge chase

In response, the tourists were dismissed for 224 inside 46 overs.

Rana top-scored for India with 44, while Alana King proved the destroyer-in-chief with figures of 4-33.

The victory ensures Australia lead the points-based multi-format series 8-4 after sweeping the 50-over leg.

India had previously claimed the T20 series 2-1.

One final Test awaits

The tour concludes with a Test match worth four points at the WACA in Perth.

Australia are now guaranteed to at least draw the series regardless of the result in Western Australia.

“To put ourselves in a position where we don’t have to win is a great sign for the series, but we are going [to the Test match] to win,” Healy added.

The Test, beginning on 6 March, will mark Healy’s final appearance in international cricket.