Australia Crush India by 10 Wickets as Alyssa Healy Bows Out with Emotional Farewell

Australia delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by ten wickets in the one-off day-night Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, giving retiring captain Alyssa Healy a memorable farewell. The hosts wrapped up the match inside three days, sealing a commanding 12–4 victory in the multi-format series.

India resumed their second innings on day three at 105 for 6, still needing 20 runs to make Australia bat again. Debutant Pratika Rawal showed impressive composure under pressure, anchoring the innings with a patient 63 from 137 balls. Her resistance briefly delayed Australia’s victory, but once she was dismissed as the last wicket, India were bowled out for 149 and held a slender lead of just 24 runs.

Australia’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Alana King and Ash Gardner claiming the final wickets. Earlier in the match, Annabel Sutherland produced a remarkable all-round display. The young allrounder scored a superb 129 in Australia’s first innings total of 323 and finished with match figures of 6 for 61, playing a key role in the comprehensive win.

Chasing a modest target of 25, openers Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield quickly completed the task, finishing on 28 without loss. Voll survived an early lbw decision thanks to a successful review, and the pair comfortably guided Australia home.

Although Healy did not get the chance to bat in the second innings, the victory provided a fitting end to her illustrious international career. After the final run was scored, she was greeted by jubilant teammates, with Gardner and Ellyse Perry lifting her onto their shoulders in an emotional moment.

The win also marked Australia’s first Test victory over India since 2006. Despite the loss, India showed promise through several debutants, including Rawal and Sayali Satghare, who took four wickets in Australia’s first innings.

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