Record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, whose sensational 170 set up Australia’s ODI women’s World Cup triumph on Sunday, feels that she has now “seen it all” having been there and done that on most big days. Healy is the niece of Ian Healy and wife of Australia pace ace Mitchell Starc.
Riding on Healy’s breathtaking hundred, Australia bossed their way to a record-extending seventh women’s World Cup title with a crushing 71-run win over traditional rivals England, stamping their undisputed dominance in the tournament. “I’m 32 and I’ve seen it all. Our team sets out to win events like these and everyone is sort of keen to get out there and do just that, grateful for the opportunity,” said Healy, who was named player of the final as well player of the tournament.
Australia’s captain Meg Lanning holds the World Cup after beating England at the Hagley Park Oval in Christchurch yesterday. Pic/AFP
“You probably couldn’t have asked for anything more. Proud of the batting unit. We have done some amazing things this whole tournament, so to be able to do it one more time on the biggest stage was impressive,” Healy said.
For Healy, the manner of triumph was beyond her imagination. “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever thought I’d do something like that so it is pretty cool.” Her skipper Meg Lanning termed the knock as an “incredible one.” “Healy’s knock was incredible. To do it in a World Cup final, I am not surprised, she’s done it before as well. We’ve spoken about being patient at the start before exploding and that’s what happened.”
It was a dominating performance from Australia after being invited to bat. Besides Healy’s special performance, Rachael Haynes (68) and Beth Mooney (62) also struck fine half-centuries to power Australia to 356 for five. Anya Shrubsole picked up three wickets for England, conceding 46 runs. Chasing the mammoth target, Nat Sciver remained unbeaten on 148 off 121 balls in a lonely effort but failed to defend their title as Australia bundled out England for 285 runs in 43.4 overs.
Brief scores
Australia 356 for 5 in 50 overs (Alyssa Healy 170, Rachael Haynes 68, Beth Mooney 62; Anya Shrubsole 3-46) beat England 285 all out in 43.4 overs (Nat Sciver 148 not out; Alana King 3-64, Jess Jonassen 3-58) by 71 runs
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