The women’s Ashes may have been retained,but Alyssa Healy says Australia must maintain its uncompromising mindset heading into Sunday’s second ODI against England.
Despite an unbeaten 86 from Ash Gardner,the Sixers failed to defend their target of 160 with the Heat winning by eight wickets.
In a busy day for the WBBL,the Sydney Sixers were tamed by the Melbourne Renegades but the Thunder broke through for their first win of the season.
Australia’s series victory over India was achieved in much the same manner as their closing win in the final Twenty20.
Ellyse Perry made her long-awaited return to the game at North Sydney Oval and proved her worth as Australia's best female all-rounder.
Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy broke a world record on Sunday as Australia cruised to victory over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.
Alyssa Healy is already one of the most dynamic batters in women's cricket but she is keen to add to her repertoire this summer,beginning against New Zealand this weekend.
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc first met in primary school,where they shared wicketkeeping duties. They discuss how they balance their relationship with their schedule and the annual award they both covet.
Who has bragging rights in the Healy household over their cricket achievements?
"We play a lot of big series at home but to play a World Cup is the next level up. To see the support we've had at the World Cup is unbelievably exciting."
Organisers insist the World Cup will not fizzle out even if Australia are knocked out early,as another twist emerged in the hosts'fight for survival.