When Australia lost to India in the World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai, captain Alyssa Healy conceded that “we did that to ourselves a little bit” following their failure to defend 338.
After India defeated the champs and set up a summit match against South Africa on Sunday, she remarked, “I mean, good contest in the end,” following the highest chase in women’s ODIs. “After giving it some thought, we probably did that to ourselves. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever felt like that. As a result, we most likely didn’t bat well until the second last over, bowled poorly, and missed all of our fielding opportunities. Although we can learn something from that, we will ultimately be outperformed.”
Australia appeared to be posting more over 350 when they were bowled for 338 in 49.5 overs after losing wickets quickly at 220 for 2 in the 34th over. They missed three catches in the field, including two off Jemimah Rodrigues, who amassed an undefeated 127 from 134 balls.
“We probably generated enough [chances].” Pressure was created by us,” Alyssa Healy remarked
. “We opened doors. Simply put, we were unable to capitalize. Additionally, I am responsible for it as well, and I believe that Australia takes great delight in that.
“We kind of failed to live up to our expectations today. Thus, it’s likely unsatisfactory for that reason. “It felt a little bit like this time last year, sort of going out playing, you know, not the way that we wanted to play,” she remarked, drawing a comparison between this loss and the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final with South Africa. That will teach us something. We will develop. And maybe, since then, our one-day cricket will get better.
Despite Friday’s setback, she was pleased with Australia’s effort. “I think we’ve played some unbelievable cricket,” she commented. Additionally, as we have stated throughout, the semi-finals are eventually a knockout match. It’s possible that someone will get you if you don’t show up that night.
“There were many reasons to be proud of this World Cup. Our team and the contributions of each and every player make me incredibly proud. I believe someone showed up for every game and completed the task for us. Therefore, I believe that’s awesome. Yes, that is probably why it hurts a little more to talk to you today, even if we are playing excellent cricket and we simply couldn’t overcome that obstacle.”
Phoebe Litchfield, whose 119 in the semi-final was in vain, was singled out by Healy as an example of the next generation of Australian players.
“When you’ve seen players my age walk away from the game, it’s kind of a weird experience to stand there and watch the next generation go about it,” she explained. “I felt that Phoebe was outstanding today; she got us off to a great start and then went on to get a hundred, which I felt was extremely important. Well done, she. It’s been entertaining to watch her develop, and I believe the four years coming up to the next ODI World Cup will be really thrilling.
“I believe the other batting shift is in the No. 6–No. 7 range. Ash Gardner has, in my opinion, fully embraced that role during the World Cup.
This was Alyssa Healy last ODI World Cup, she also confirmed. “I’m going to leave now. “You’re done,” Alyssa Healy said. The beauty of this upcoming cycle is that we will witness its development. For our team, the T20 World Cup in the middle of next year is obviously quite exciting. However, I believe there will likely be a slight change in our one-day cricket once more.
“Tonight, we will take lessons from our mistakes. We will improve and expand. For Australian cricket, the chance for some young players to have more chances in this team is quite intriguing.
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