Hobart, Mar 1 (NationPress) Concluding her ODI journey with flair, Australian captain Alyssa Healy expressed her pride in finishing the format with a commanding victory and a memorable performance. Healy scored 158 runs off 98 balls in her final ODI match, leading Australia to a 185-run victory over India in the third ODI of the multi-format series held at Bellerive Oval on Sunday.

Chasing a daunting target of 410, India was dismissed for 224 in just 45.1 overs, allowing Australia to sweep the ODI series with a 3-0 record and take an 8-2 lead in the overall multi-format contest. "To conclude the ODI segment in this manner fills me with pride. I'm eager to move on to the WACA and tackle the pink ball," she remarked post-match.

Healy described her farewell as a fairytale ending and acknowledged that milestone games often evoke strong emotions for her. "It’s remarkable how this sport can bring you down repeatedly, yet provide opportunities like today. I’ve struggled with milestone matches before, so today was a chance to relish the moment. It has been one of my most enjoyable experiences, thanks to the cricket gods. That’s a fitting way to conclude in yellow," she reflected.

Healy and Georgia Voll formed a solid partnership of 104 runs for the second wicket, while Beth Mooney also impressed with a stunning century, helping the team reach an impressive total. Healy commended both players for their contributions.

"Watching Georgia Voll perform so well from the other end kept me on my toes ... it took me a bit to find my rhythm. Beth Mooney has been exceptional, scoring yet another century from the middle order for our team," she added.

Looking to the future, Healy expressed optimism about the team's prospects. "The outlook is bright for our squad. I’m excited to see how they progress in the upcoming years, especially leading up to the next one-day World Cup. I believe they will achieve remarkable things once again," she stated.

Australia's premier wicketkeeper shared that one of the most poignant moments of the day was when she presented the debut cap to Lucy Hamilton before the match. "I was doing well this morning, but writing it down and recognizing the significance of debuting and receiving that cap made me appreciate how fortunate I’ve been over the last 15 years," the 35-year-old shared.

“It was a truly memorable moment. She has a bright future ahead. I hoped she would take a wicket tonight, but even getting the yellow cap means she has a special journey ahead of her," Healy remarked.

Though her ODI chapter has concluded, Healy is eager for the upcoming Test at the WACA. "We’re in a position where victory isn’t a necessity, which is a positive sign for the series, but we're aiming to win. Experiencing the pink ball at the WACA will be new for us," she shared.

“Wearing the baggy green is always an extra honor for this group. I’m looking forward to that," she concluded. Healy wrapped up her ODI career with 3,777 runs in 126 matches, including eight centuries and 19 half-centuries over her decade-long tenure.