Alyssa Healy ’s blistering 142 powered Australia to the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history, as they hunted down 331 runs to defeat India by three wickets. The Australian captain, speaking on the Willow Talk podcast, shared how her “grumpiness” drove her to the superb knock, how she battled through full-body cramps, and how a couple of beers helped her regain full fitness. “I think to chase down the highest one-day total in the women’s game — in a World Cup, in a big moment — was a nice place to be. It was a big game for both sides, so to know we could pull ourselves over the line was pretty cool,” Healy said. Talking about the conditions in Visakhapatnam, she added: “It’s a little hot and humid over here, as it traditionally is in India. Not a lot of breeze off the oc

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