Australia captain Alyssa Healy acknowledged her subpar performance with the gloves but compensated with an outstanding batting display, leading her team to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Women’s World Cup match on Thursday.

Healy scored an unbeaten 113 off just 77 balls, hitting 20 fours, as Australia chased down the target of 199 in just 24.5 overs. Her opening partner, Phoebe Litchfield, remained unbeaten on 84 as Australia reached 202 without losing a wicket.

“I was probably a bit poor behind the stumps. It is what it is, I managed it as I could. I had a bit to make up with the bat. I enjoy the challenge," said Healy after achieving her seventh ODI hundred.

“Bangladesh (batters) have proven hard to remove, we tried our best," added Healy, who had also scor

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