The WACA Ground in Perth has been the setting for some of the most iconic chapters in Australian Test history. On a memorable morning in Western Australia, it added another this time centered on the farewell of one of the modern era’s most influential cricketers.
Ahead of what marks the final Test of her international career, Alyssa Healy stood proudly in her Baggy Green as the Australian national anthem played, sharing the moment with her young nephew beside her. Wearing a No. 77 jersey, the number that has come to define Healy’s career, the youngster joined her in singing the anthem creating an emotional scene that resonated deeply with the crowd gathered at the historic venue.
The moment carried even greater symbolism as the WACA chose to honour the occasion in a unique way. For the duration of the match, a section of the ground has been temporarily renamed “Healy Hill,” a tribute to the Australian captain and her immense contribution to the game. The gesture reflects the esteem in which Healy is held within Australian cricket, recognising not only her achievements but also her role in helping elevate the women’s game during a transformative era.
Healy walks into her farewell Test with a record that reflects both her impact and the scarcity of opportunities in the longest format of the women’s game. Throughout her career since 2010, she has played 10 Test matches for Australia, scoring 489 runs in 16 innings at an average of just over 30, with the highest score of 99 and three half-centuries.
Her near-century — 99 against South Africa remains one of the most memorable innings of her red-ball career. Displaying the balance between patience and aggression that defines her batting, Healy anchored Australia’s innings before falling agonisingly short of what would have been a maiden Test hundred. Healy has also been a consistent presence behind the stumps in Test cricket.
Across her appearances she has taken 22 catches and effected two stumpings, underscoring the sharp reflexes and anticipation that have defined her wicketkeeping career. Her leadership from behind the stumps, reading angles, guiding bowlers, and maintaining intensity across long sessions has often been praised by teammates.
While Test cricket forms only a small portion of her overall international career, the broader numbers underline her extraordinary influence. Across formats, Healy leaves the game as the most prolific wicketkeeper in women’s internationals with 269 dismissals, alongside more than 7,000 international runs. She has also been part of one of the most successful eras in Australian cricket, helping the team secure multiple ICC titles including an ODI World Cup and six T20 World Cups.
Yet statistics alone cannot fully capture Healy’s impact. From redefining the role of the wicketkeeper-batter to delivering some of the biggest innings in global tournaments, she has been central to the sport’s growth and visibility. Her fearless approach with the bat and relentless energy behind the stumps helped shape a dominant Australian side and inspired a generation of young cricketers.
As she walks onto the WACA for one final time wearing the Baggy Green, the tribute of “Healy Hill” and the image of her nephew proudly wearing the No. 77 jersey offer fitting symbols of a remarkable career. Alyssa Healy’s farewell stands as a moment that celebrates not only a player, but an era.
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