In a fitting farewell to one of cricket’s modern legends, Australian captain Alyssa Healy concluded her illustrious international career with a commanding 10-wicket victory against India in the day-night Test at Perth’s Waca Ground. The emotional triumph marked the culmination of Healy’s 299-match international journey that spanned 15 years of exceptional leadership and performance.
The decisive match concluded dramatically on the third day as Australia’s bowling attack dismantled India’s remaining resistance within the first hour of play. India, resuming at 105-6, were ultimately bowled out for 149 in their second innings, setting Australia a minimal target of just 25 runs. Openers Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll achieved the required total effortlessly in under five overs, triggering celebratory scenes as teammates lifted Healy onto their shoulders in a gesture of respect and admiration.
Spin bowlers Ash Gardner and Alana King proved instrumental in India’s final collapse, with Gardner breaking a crucial 50-run partnership by bowling Sneh Rana for 30. King then claimed Kashvee Gautam for a duck, caught spectacularly by the retiring captain herself. Opener Pratika Rawal provided India’s lone resistance with a determined 63 before falling to Gardner, caught by Annabel Sutherland.
The victory secured Australia’s multi-format series win against India with a commanding 12-4 points margin. Healy’s retirement concludes an extraordinary career that produced 7,333 international runs and 276 dismissals across all formats. Her legacy includes leading Australia to a historic 16-0 Ashes whitewash in 2025, two World Cup triumphs—notably scoring 170 in the 2022 final against England—and six T20 World Cup championships.
For India, the defeat ended their impressive nine-match winning streak in Test cricket, dating back to their previous loss against Australia in Adelaide in February 2006. The result underscores Australia’s continued dominance in women’s cricket as they bid farewell to one of their most accomplished players.