Australian skipper Alyssa Healy produced one of the finest innings of her career, lighting up the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam with a breathtaking century during the Women’s World Cup 2025 clash against India. Chasing a mammoth target of 331 runs, Healy displayed her trademark aggression and composure to keep Australia’s hopes alive in a high-pressure contest.
Commanding display of strokeplay from Alyssa Healy
Right from the start, Healy looked in complete control, finding the middle of the bat with precision and punishing anything loose. Her cover drives, flicks, and lofted shots over extra cover had the crowd in awe, as she raced past fifty in quick time. She then carried her momentum forward to reach her century in style, drawing loud cheers from both sets of fans who appreciated the masterclass unfolding before them.
Healy’s knock was a perfect mix of timing and temperament. She anchored the innings beautifully even as India’s bowlers tried to apply pressure through tight lines. Her footwork against the spinners and ability to find gaps at will made her stand out on a track that had earlier tested the Indian batters.
Partnership with Ashleigh Gardner steers Australia’s chase
As the chase progressed, Ashleigh Gardner joined her captain at the crease, and the duo ensured that the scoreboard kept ticking. The pair rotated strike effectively and put away bad deliveries, frustrating the Indian bowlers. Their partnership steadied the innings after early wickets and placed Australia firmly in control of the chase.
Healy’s authoritative presence at the crease inspired confidence in her teammates. Every boundary she hit was met with applause, and her body language reflected the determination of a leader refusing to back down against a formidable Indian side.
After dominating the Indian attack for more than two hours, Healy’s magnificent knock finally came to an end on 142 runs. The dismissal came courtesy of a stunning catch by Sneh Rana, who leapt to her left at backward point to complete a brilliant grab. Healy’s departure drew appreciation from both sets of fans as she walked off to a standing ovation — a moment that captured the respect she commands across the cricketing world.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Alyssa Healy has got such a hot husband still she decided to fuck ICT W 😭 #INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/F5J4XaJTAC
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) October 12, 2025
🚨 84 BALLS HUNDRED FOR CAPTAIN ALYSSA HEALY Vs INDIA 🚨
– Captain Alyssa Healy leads from the front. 👏 pic.twitter.com/PpKmg4T3xG
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy today #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ocgBeuS1Ec
— Binod (@wittybinod) October 12, 2025
Skipper Alyssa Healy with a masterful ton to keep Australia right on track in the chase against India 👏
Watch #INDvAUS LIVE in your region, #CWC25 broadcast details here ➡️ https://t.co/QNFzetG4yS pic.twitter.com/TitjXyFLaG
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 12, 2025
What a player Alyssa Healy is 🔥
A superb century in a crucial knock against India 💪#AlyssaHealy pic.twitter.com/WukggkZAb4— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy knows what she’s doing. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/euXqNO78oS
— Sa. Gomesh | ச. கோமேஷ் (@SaGomesh) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy 😭😭#INDWvsAUSW #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/IsYbyw4znp
— DK Rajpurohit 🇮🇳 (@DeviSin61134860) October 12, 2025
AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN ALYSSA HEALY SMASHED FROM 84 BALLS VS INDIA AT VIZAG.
– Aussies Captain leading to the front. pic.twitter.com/x8RSDlbFOU
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) October 12, 2025
Man why is Alyssa Healy an Australian
— ball of yearn (@safespace1809) October 12, 2025
does mitchell starc know how lucky he is that he is married to ALYSSA HEALY?!!?!?!? like he should be introduced everywhere as “alyssa healy’s husband” instead of it being the other way round
— ridz (@filmkirbys) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy is on the charge! #INDvsAUS #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/WecmvI6u9i
— Shivanshi Singh (@Shivansshi) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy might get a 200 with this pace. Doesn’t look like any bowler has bothered her at all.#CWC25
— Tessaract🇮🇳 (@TessaractGaming) October 12, 2025
Great knock from Alyssa Healy.
Proving her worth as skipper in a mammoth chase👏👏— Redu Islam🌹🔴 (@Reduislam7) October 12, 2025
What Travis Head is to Men’s, Alyssa Healy is to Women’s CT. Stay inconsistent for a long time & then comeback to crush the Blues. #INDvsAUS
— Abhinav Singhal (@abhinav_s336x) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy delivers a big century on the big stage! 💯#CWC25 #INDvAUS #AlyssaHealy pic.twitter.com/2uo6QICpq0
— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) October 12, 2025
Most runs in a World Cup innings as captain:
229* – Belinda Clark (1997)
152* – Meg Lanning (2017)
135* – Meg Lanning (2022)
127* – Alyssa Healy (2025, today)
All are Australia🇦🇺 players 🥶#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #INDWvAUSW #INDWvsAUSW #CWC25
— Vishwesh Gaur (@iumvishwesh) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy, what a titan! Steps up yet again. Game on between Aus and Ind.
— Mohammed Haaris (@Moha_Haaris) October 12, 2025
alyssa healy might be the greatest woman alive jesus christ
— al (@al20x6x) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy going to quite some innings after this match .
— Rajneesh Singh 🦇 (@CFC_Palmer2O) October 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy masterclass
— -⚡hebin- (@shebinhere) October 12, 2025
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
