Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (NationPress) It has been eight years since the memorable day in Derby, England, when Harmanpreet Kaur scored an incredible 171 not out to lead India past Australia in the semifinal of the 2017 World Cup.

Australia's Alyssa Healy, who was behind the stumps during that remarkable inning, claims to have put that match out of her mind. However, as Australia prepares to face co-hosts India in a significant ICC Women's ODI World Cup match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, memories of that game have resurfaced.

The Indian team draws a great deal of confidence from Kaur's performance on that day and aspires to replicate it against Australia. Highlights from that match, showcasing Harman's impressive attack on the Aussie bowlers, have been frequently aired on television, serving as a reminder for Healy.

Despite her claims of forgetting about that day, Healy acknowledges that the match instigated a transformation within the Australian squad, driving them to adopt a more ruthless and dominant approach.

"Honestly, I've forgotten quite a bit about that game, but it seems to be on TV every chance it gets, which brings back some memories. However, it made us rethink our standards and how we approach our cricket," Healy commented in the pre-match press conference before facing India.

She reflected on the personal impact of that match, saying, "For me, it allowed me to step up and open the batting in the Ashes series right after that World Cup, and I've remained there since. It was a significant turning point for me."

Healy believes that the experience has prompted the team to continually reassess their methods to enhance their performance. "We've had to deal with teams trying to catch up to us, and it's a constant discussion about how we elevate our game," she added.

Regarding previous defeats, including the recent one in the pre-World Cup ODI series, Healy stated that these do not add pressure to the Australian side. "We're allowed to lose games, especially in World Cups. It's part of the game. I trust our squad depth and the ability of our players to deliver when needed," she said.

She emphasized that the pressure from India's home advantage is minimal. "There is no extra pressure on us. We came here to do a job, and that remains unchanged. Having observed the conditions in the match between India and South Africa was beneficial for us," Healy remarked.

"This is a fresh opportunity for us to play at a new ground. I have heard it is sold out, which is exciting, and I hope to see some Aussie fans in the crowd," she concluded, expressing her hopes for continuing Australia's dominance in women's cricket.