Alyssa Healy—Australia’s wicket-keeper extraordinaire—is one of the most feared and flair-filled batters in women’s cricket. With world records, high-impact leadership in WPL, and resilience through injuries, she is a true legend of modern women’s cricket.
👶 Early Life & International Rise
Born on 24 March 1990 in Sydney, Healy debuted for Australia in 2009 and quickly cemented her place across all formats. As wicket‑keeper batter she has over 115 ODIs, 162 T20Is, and 10 Tests, scoring 3,198 ODI runs (HS 170), 3,054 T20I runs (HS 148), and 489 Test runs (HS 99) as of mid‑2025.
🎯 Highlights & Records
- Highest T20I score by a wicket-keeper: 148 vs Sri Lanka
- Highest ODI score by a wicket-keeper: 170 in the 2022 World Cup Final vs England
- ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year: 2018 & 2019
- Belinda Clark Award (Australia’s top women cricketer): 2019
- Multiple ICC Player of the Month awards
- Lead in WBBL runs and dismissals for Sydney Sixers (3,006 runs & 56 catches, 45 stumpings from 120 matches)
🏏 Domestic & WPL Journey
- WBBL (Sydney Sixers): 120 matches, 3,006 runs, SR 134.38, HS 112, 5 centuries
- WPL (UP Warriorz): Bought for ₹70 lakh as marquee player; captained the side to Eliminator in debut season, scoring 428 runs in 17 matches at SR 130.48 (Avg 26.75)
🩺 Injury Updates & Future Plans
Injuries to her right foot and left knee during 2024 and early 2025 sidelined her from WBBL and WPL. However, she remains in contention for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, stating she plans to continue beyond it and play the Australia vs India home series in early 2026.
🌍 2025 Storylines & Off‑Field Moments
- Skippering UP Warriorz: Would have led the 2025 WPL side, but withdrew to recover—a decision later replaced by Chinelle Henry.
- Match security scare: Recollected a tense evacuation during IPL 2025 in Dharamsala, where she was present to support husband Mitchell Starc.
📊 Key Career Stats (by mid‑2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s/50s | Catches/Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 115 | 3,198 | 34.76 | 97.65 | 170 | 5/18 | 79 / 34 |
| T20I | 162 | 3,054 | 25.45 | 129.79 | 148 | 1/17 | 64 / 63 |
| Test | 10 | 489 | 30.56 | 56.86 | 99 | 0/3 | 22 / 2 |
| WBBL | 120 | 3,006 | 26.84 | 134.38 | 112 | 5/15 | 56 / 45 |
| WPL (2025) | 17 | 428 | 26.75 | 130.48 | 96* | 0/3 | – |
Stats sourced from Cricket.com.au and CREX player profile.
👩🏫 Leadership, Style & Impact
Healy’s batting style is fearless and explosive; her wicket-keeping is sharp and athletic. As a leader, she led UP Warriorz in the inaugural WPL, boosting franchise credibility in India. Her impact on women’s cricket is enormous—setting benchmarks for power-hitting and professionalism.
⁉️ FAQs About Alyssa Healy
170 vs England in the 2022 World Cup final.
No. Despite earlier speculation, she confirmed she intends to continue playing, including a series against India in early 2026.
No—she opted out of WPL 2025 for injury recovery, and Chinelle Henry replaced her as UP Warriorz captain.
Most runs by a wicket-keeper in both ODI and T20I formats; highest individual scores in WBBL; ICC Player of Year awards.
Recovering from foot and knee injuries. She’s part of Australia A squad for return by August 2025 ahead of World Cup.
✅ Final Thoughts
Alyssa Healy is more than a cricketer—she is the embodiment of aggression, skill, and leadership in women’s cricket. From world‑record innings to franchise captaincy, her journey remains influential. As she recovers and sets her sights on World Cup glory at home, expect this legend to shine even brighter in the years ahead.