Alyssa Healy Retires: Career Stats, 8 World Cup Wins, and Top 5 Performances
The world of cricket is bracing for the end of an era. Alyssa Healy, the formidable captain of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team, has officially announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket.
After 16 years of redefining the role of a wicketkeeper-batter, Healy will hang up the gloves following the home series against India in February and March 2026. Her departure marks the conclusion of one of the most dominant individual careers in sporting history.
Why the "Serial Winner" is Stepping Away
In a candid revelation on the Willow Talk podcast, Healy shared that the "well" of mental and physical energy required for international cricket was running dry.
Plagued by nagging injuries over the last 12 months—including foot and knee issues—Healy decided to prioritize the team's transition. By stepping away from the T20 format immediately, she is allowing the Australian squad to settle under new leadership before the 2026 T20 World Cup in England this June.
Iconic Moments: Alyssa Healy’s Top 5 Career Performances
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The 170 in Christchurch (2022)
ICC ODI World Cup Final vs England. This remains the highest individual score in any World Cup Final (Men or Women). A brutal dismantling of the English attack that secured Australia’s 7th ODI title. -
The MCG Takeover (2020)
ICC T20 World Cup Final vs India. In front of 86,174 fans, Healy smashed 75 off 39 balls. It was a statement of intent that crushed the opposition's spirit before the first drinks break. -
The World Record 148* (2019)
3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka. At North Sydney Oval, Healy set the record for the highest score in Women's T20I history, reaching her century in just 46 balls of pure "360-degree" carnage. -
The Semi-Final Sensation (2022)
ICC ODI World Cup vs West Indies. Healy became the first player to score back-to-back centuries in World Cup knockouts with a brilliant 129, setting up the Christchurch final. -
The Vadodara Century (2018)
3rd ODI vs India. Her maiden ODI hundred (133) was the moment she transitioned from a specialist keeper to the world’s most feared opening batter.
The Numbers of a Legend
| Metric | Career Stat |
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| World Cup Titles | 8 (6 T20, 2 ODI) |
| Total Dismissals | 275+ (World Record in T20Is) |
| International Runs | 7,000+ Across All Formats |
| Ashes Series Wins | 7 (Including 2025 Clean Sweep) |
Who Will Lead Australia Next?
With Healy stepping down, Australia faces a major leadership transition. Frontrunners include Tahlia McGrath, the savvy Ashleigh Gardner, and the rising star Phoebe Litchfield.
The Final Bow: Perth 2026
Healy’s final match will be a One-off Test against India at the WACA (March 6–9, 2026). It is the perfect stage for a player who played with pace, fire, and a never-say-die attitude. The cricketing world will be watching as "Midge" leads her side out one last time.
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