[WATCH] AUS W vs IND W: Alyssa Healy signs off with emotional ODI ton; Mitchell Starc applauds from comm box

In her final ODI, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy signed off with a stunning century at the Bellerive Oval. Watching from the commentary box was her husband and ace pacer, Mitchell Starc, who applauded as Healy raised her bat one last time in ODI colour.

Coming into the third ODI against India women's team, Australia had already sealed the series 2-0. The hosts were eyeing a clean sweep, and their skipper ensured they got a solid start. After India opted to field, Healy walked out to a warm reception as the Indian players formed a guard of honour, acknowledging her contribution to the game as she began her final ODI innings.

She reached her half-century off 49 balls. Alongside Georgia Voll, she stitched together a crucial partnership after the early loss of Phoebe Litchfield. Australia crossed 100 in the 16th over, with Healy finding gaps with ease. Her century came off just 79 deliveries, laced with 18 fours, recording her eighth ODI hundred and third against India. As she raised her bat, the camera placed in the commentary box captured Starc applauding her wife's knock and contribution to Australian cricket.

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After reaching three figures, Healy reached from 101 to 150 in just 16 balls without playing a dot delivery, dismantling the Indian attack. By the 34th over, Australia were 256/2, with Healy on 146 and Beth Mooney providing solid support at the other end.

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Healy eventually fell for a magnificent 158 off 98 balls, her second-highest ODI score, bowled by Sneh Rana while attempting a reverse shot. There was a brief pause as the third umpire checked the height of the full toss, but it dipped below the waist, ending her knock. As she walked back, the Hobart crowd gave her a standing ovation. By the 42nd over, Australia had reached 329/4, with Mooney unbeaten on 69 and Annabel Sutherland contributing a quick cameo before falling.