Australia skipper Alyssa Healy delivered a sensational performance in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, smashing her 7th WODI century. The match, held in Vizag, saw Bangladesh set a modest target of 199, but Healy, opening alongside Phoebe Litchfield, ensured there was never any doubt about the outcome. The duo powered Australia to a 10-wicket victory, finishing the chase at 202/0 in just 24.5 overs.

Healy’s innings was marked by aggression, precision, and a display of why she remains one of the premier openers in women’s cricket. In addition to the century, she crossed significant career milestone. This innings further reinforced her World Cup credentials and highlighted her ability to dominate opposition attacks. The partnership with Litchfield also set records for Australia and in Women’s World Cup history.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Alyssa Healy’s milestones and records

Healy reached her 3,500th WODI run with her 55th run in the match, surpassing Alexandra Blackwell to become the 5th-highest run-scorer for Australia Women. She has now scored 3,558 runs at an average of 36.30 from 122 matches (110 innings), with this knock featuring 20 fours from 77 balls. This was also her 7th WODI century, complementing 18 fifties, while taking her career tally of fours past the 500-mark (502).

It was her maiden century against Bangladesh, making 113*, and her 4th World Cup hundred, equaling legends like Suzie Bates, Brittin and Charlotte Edwards. Healy’s 73-ball century is now the 2nd-fastest in Women’s World Cup history, behind only Deandra Dottin’s 71-ball effort. She and Litchfield also put together a 202-run opening stand*, the 4th-highest in World Cup history and Australia’s 3rd 200-plus opening partnership in the tournament. Her innings featured impeccable timing, fearless strokeplay, and resilience, despite being dropped in the 20th over, showing her ability to capitalize on every opportunity.

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Women’s World Cup 2025: Dominant knock for Australia and impact against Bangladesh

From the start, Healy set the tone with aggressive intent, taking the attack to the bowlers and letting Litchfield anchor the other end. Her knock not only secured a dominant 10-wicket victory but also highlighted her consistency in high-pressure matches. She has now scored two consecutive centuries in this World Cup, solidifying her status as a key performer for Australia. The innings featured crisp drives, elegant cuts, and powerful lofted shots, combining technical skill with audacious intent.

By reaching 3,500 WODI runs and surpassing 500 fours, she joins an elite group of Australian batters who have left a lasting mark on the format. This performance will also boost her confidence for the upcoming matches and put pressure on opposing teams. The record-breaking partnership with Litchfield showcased excellent running between wickets, communication, and shot selection. Overall, this innings was a masterclass in one-day batting, blending aggression, timing, and mental fortitude. It reaffirmed Healy’s position as one of the finest openers in women’s cricket history, making her indispensable to Australia’s World Cup ambitions.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Alyssa Healy finding form bodes very well for the tournament. We need entertainers like her #AUSvBAN #CWC25

— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻‍💻 (@lav_narayanan) October 16, 2025

Another 💯 off just 73 balls for the GOAT Alyssa Healy….!!

She had an off day with the gloves but she ensured her bat doesn’t have one….!!#AUSvsBAN pic.twitter.com/YbTVDbTGVF

— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) October 16, 2025

The Women’s World Cup has now well and truly received the Healy-ing touch.

Consecutive centuries from Australia opener Alyssa Healy in her first 50-over World Cup as captain. 🇦🇺

(All while producing viral content with puppies and insects at this tournament.)#CWC25

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) October 16, 2025

Alyssa Healy is a century machine at Cricket World Cups and scores centuries in bunches. back-to-back centuries.

— Yosef Mordechai Coleman (@yosecakes) October 16, 2025

Most 100s as captain at women’s ODI World Cup

2 Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Meg Lanning, Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards & ALYSSA HEALY

Healy up there with the all time greats#AUSvBAN #CWC25

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 16, 2025

#CWC25

Back-to-back World Cup tons for Alyssa Healy! 💯

Australia’s captain has hit form at right time, and that is just bad news for everyone else in the tournament, as if they needed a reminder.

Not as flawless as the other night against India but still incredibly good. pic.twitter.com/fJwKgveRni

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) October 16, 2025

HEALY 😶‍🌫️

7th ODI 💯 for Australia Skipper, 4th in World cup#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/Kmqc1fsY8y

— Rana Ahmed (@RanaAhmad056) October 16, 2025

Mitchell Starc screws you with the ball and Alyssa Healy screws you with the bat. This Aussie couple is mad. #ICCWomensWorldCup2025 #ausvsban #banvsaus #WomensWorldCup2025

— Arnold riley (@Arnoldzizou10) October 16, 2025

🚨 BACK TO BACK WORLD CUP HUNDREDS FOR CAPTAIN ALYSSA HEALY 🚨

– Australia into the Semis..!!!!! pic.twitter.com/L2lnxGzRs5

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2025

Back-to-back hundreds at #CWC25 for Australia captain Alyssa Healy 🔥#women #cricket #AUSvsBAN #AlyssaHealy pic.twitter.com/DZDyPGR3AV

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 16, 2025

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.