Australia Dominate India In Healy’s Final Test As Sutherland Makes History

Australia secured a commanding 10‑wicket victory over India in the women’s Test at the WACA Ground in Perth on 8 March 2026, with Annabel Sutherland scoring a defining century and Alyssa Healy playing her final match for her country, according to match reports and governing body records. The result capped a successful multi‑format tour for the hosts and highlighted a historic milestone in women’s Test cricket.

Sutherland’s 129‑run innings made her the first Australian woman to record four Test hundreds, a feat confirmed by statistics compiled from official scorecards and reported by Fox Sports Australia. Her performance underpinned Australia’s dominant position throughout the Test and earned her both Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours.

Historic Performances Underpin Australia’s Win

Australia’s first innings total of 323 was anchored by Sutherland and veteran batter Ellyse Perry, who scored 76. Perry’s contribution moved her past Karen Rolton to become Australia’s leading women’s Test run‑scorer, according to match figures verified via ESPNcricinfo scorecards (see full scorecard HERE.

Sutherland and Perry added 128 runs for the fourth wicket, giving Australia a significant lead. Indian debutant Sayali Satghare finished with figures of 4‑50 in the first innings, providing one of the few highlights in an otherwise challenging day for the visitors.

When India resumed their second innings, Australian bowlers seized control. Darcie Brown dismissed star batter Smriti Mandhana early, and teen quick Lucy Hamilton claimed three wickets as India’s batting lineup struggled under pressure. Sutherland also made valuable contributions with the ball, ending with 2‑15 from six overs, according to match data.

Australia set India a target of just 25 runs to win, and the hosts completed the chase without losing a wicket, sealing the match inside three days, a pleasing outcome for a women’s Test, which are rarely completed with a result.

Healy’s Emotional Farewell

The match was the final Test appearance for Alyssa Healy, who has been a stalwart of Australian women’s cricket. After the win, Healy reflected on the team’s resilience following their earlier loss in the T20 leg of the series, stating on the record, “Really pleased with that effort,” as reported by media outlets present at the WACA.

Healy also expressed her hope for the future of women’s longest format, saying, “Long live Test cricket and I hope we keep seeing more!” Her leadership across formats was widely noted by commentators and fans alike.

India’s Series Reflections

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged her side’s strong moments in the shorter formats but conceded that they were unable to maintain intensity in the Test. “It was great fun,” she said post‑match, according to press reports, highlighting the value her team placed on multi‑format competition.

Bangladesh Women Focus On World Cup Preparations

In related international women’s cricket news, the Bangladesh Cricket Board declined an invitation from the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to play at Wormsley Cricket Ground on 29 May, citing scheduling conflicts with a tri‑nation series in Scotland involving Scotland and the Netherlands, officials confirmed to AFP.

Bangladesh’s women remained unbeaten through qualifiers to secure their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which runs from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales. Their campaign begins against the Netherlands at Edgbaston on 14 June, followed by fixtures against Australia, Pakistan, India and South Africa.