Alyssa Healy Ruled Out Of ENG-W Clash With Calf Injury As Australia Await Medical Update

Australia captain Alyssa Healy missed the England clash in the Women’s World Cup 2025 after suffering a calf injury during training.

Australia’s campaign in the Women’s World Cup 2025 has hit a stumbling block with captain Alyssa Healy ruled out of the high-voltage league stage clash against England on Wednesday (October 22). The star wicketkeeper-batter suffered a minor calf strain during a training session on Saturday, forcing her to sit out of the crucial fixture.

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Healy’s injury has come at a time when she was in red-hot form, having scored brilliant centuries against India and Bangladesh earlier in the tournament. Her absence will be a massive blow for the defending champions, who are aiming to maintain their momentum heading into the knockout stages.

The Australian medical team will continue to monitor Healy’s recovery closely in the lead-up to the team’s final league match against South Africa on October 25. The management remains hopeful that she will regain fitness in time for the knockout phase, but a cautious approach is likely given her importance to the side.

Substitutions In Absence Of Healy

With Healy sidelined, vice-captain Beth Mooney will take over the wicketkeeping responsibilities against England. The 22-year-old Georgia Voll, who has impressed with her attacking stroke play, is expected to open the innings in Healy’s place at the top of the order.

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Despite the setback, Australia will take some comfort in having already secured a semifinal spot, alongside England. However, Healy’s injury poses a significant challenge for the team as they look to build rhythm and stability ahead of the business end of the tournament. Her return will be crucial for Australia’s bid to defend their World Cup title successfully.