Akshay Thakur - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025Alyssa Healy injury: Australia, looking to capitalize on their strong position in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, have suffered a major setback. Team captain and star wicketkeeper-batsman Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the crucial match against England due to a calf strain. The match will be played on Wednesday, October 22, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Healy suffered the injury during a practice session last Saturday. Team management has confirmed that she will not play in the next match and her fitness will be continuously monitored. It is hoped that she will be fit before the final league match against South Africa on October 25th. In Healy's absence, Tahlia McGrath will captain the team, while Beth Mooney will keep wickets. 22-year-old opener Georgia Voll is likely to get a chance in the top order.
Healy has been in excellent form throughout the tournament. She has scored 294 runs in four matches, including two consecutive centuries. She scored her first century as captain (142 runs) against India, helping Australia complete the highest successful run chase in women's ODI cricket. She followed this up with an unbeaten 113 against Bangladesh, leading the team to a 10-wicket victory.
Although Australia has already qualified for the semi-finals, the team will want Healy to be fully fit and return to the knockout stage as soon as possible. Both England and Australia have qualified for the semi-finals, but the match on October 22nd will be crucial for the top spot in the standings.
Although Alyssa Healy will miss the next match, she has been rewarded for her outstanding performance. In fact, Healy has made a significant improvement in the ICC rankings. She has jumped one place to third in the ICC ODI rankings with a rating of 718. India's star batsman Smriti Mandhana remains at the top. Mandhana's rating has increased, while England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is in second place with a rating of 726.
