AUS-W vs IND-W one-off Test: Australia opts to bowl against India, Alyssa Healy’s swansong match
The Hindu
India women tour of Australia: Australia women vs India women one-off Test in Perth day 1 on Marth 6, 2026. Alyssa Healy plays her last match
Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the one-off Day/Night Test beginning in Perth on Friday (March 6, 2026).
The legendary wicketkeeper-batter is playing the last match of her illustrious career.
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