Alyssa Healy: Profile of Australia’s Wicketkeeper-Batter
A profile of Alyssa Healy, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter known for explosive openers and World Cup final innings, covering her career and legacy.
Alyssa Healy is one of the leading women’s cricketers of her era. A wicketkeeper and attacking opening batter, she has played a central role in Australia’s success across formats since making her international debut in 2010.
Early life and rise
Born in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, in 1990, Healy comes from a cricketing family: her uncle is the former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy, and she married the fast bowler Mitchell Starc. She rose through New South Wales ranks and became Australia’s first-choice wicketkeeper after her debut.
Playing style
Healy is a powerful, aggressive batter who looks to take the attack to the bowlers from the first over. She is particularly strong square of the wicket and down the ground, and her ability to score quickly at the top of the order has set the tone for many Australian innings. Behind the stumps she is regarded as sharp and athletic.
Career highlights
Healy was part of Australian teams that won the T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2023, and the ODI World Cup in 2022. In the 2022 final against England at Christchurch she scored 170, a record score in a World Cup final. She also contributed an important innings in the 2020 T20 World Cup final against India. She has been a prominent figure in domestic Twenty20 leagues, including the Women’s Big Bash League with Sydney Sixers.
Legacy
Healy is regarded as one of the best wicketkeeper-batters in women’s cricket history. Her success has helped grow the profile of the women’s game, and her records and performances in major finals mark her out as a big-match player. She has also served as a leader within the Australian squad.
Frequently asked questions
What did Alyssa Healy score in the 2022 World Cup final?
She scored 170 against England at Christchurch.
Is Alyssa Healy related to Ian Healy?
Yes, Ian Healy, the former Australia wicketkeeper, is her uncle.
Which T20 World Cups has Healy won?
She was part of Australia’s winning teams in 2018, 2020 and 2023.