Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy, both prominent Australian cricketers, share a story that dates back long before their international careers. The two first crossed paths in primary school at the age of nine, competing against each other in the Northern District Junior Cricket Association in Sydney. Mid-Day takes a look at Healy's fabulous career, her love story with Starc, and some fun photos on social media. (Photos: Alyssa Healy Instagram)
Updated On: 2024-12-17 02:48 PM IST
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Alyssa Healy is an Australian women's international cricketer. She was born, March 24, 1990 in Queensland. She turned 30 recently.
Alyssa Healy knew Australian star pacer Mitchell Starc ever since the age of 9.
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc met during their childhood days when Starc would play as a wicket-keeper.
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc got engaged in 2015.
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc soon tied the knot in April 2016.
In March 2020, Mitchell Starc skipped the final ODI vs South Africa so he could watch wife Alyssa Healy play in the Women's WT20 final.
Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant 75 runs of 39 balls against India in the 2020 Women's WT20 Final helping her team to win the title. She was also the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy is the daughter of Greg Healy, who played cricket for Queensland. Her uncle is Ian Healy - a fine former wicket-keeper in the Australian team.
Alyssa Healy made her Test debut for Australia against England in January 2011.
Alyssa Healy since played 4 Tests, scoring 201 runs at an average of 33.50. Her highest score is 58.
Alyssa Healy played her last test match in July 2017 against England again.
Alyssa Healy made her ODI debut in February 2010. She has played a total of 73 matches, scoring 1,638 runs at an average of 32.11. Her top score is 133.
Alyssa Healy played her last ODI match in October 2019 against Sri Lanka.
Alyssa Healy made her T20I debut in February 2010 in a match against New Zealand.
Alyssa Healy has played 112 T20I matches, scoring 2,060 runs at an average of 25.43
Alyssa Healy's top score of 148* is the highest ever in T20I history. She faced just 61 balls hitting 19 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 242.
During the 2018 Women's WT20, Alyssa Healey was the leading run-scorer with 225 runs and was also named Player of the Series.
Alyssa Healy holds the Guinness World record for the highest catch in cricket at 82.5 meters.
Alyssa Healy also holds the record for the fastest fifty scored in an ICC event across all formats in the men's and women's division.
Alyssa Healy won the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year award twice (2018,2019).
