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"No pressure whatsoever": Alyssa Healy issues warning to India ahead of WC clash

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Harmanpreet Kaur and Alyssa Healy [Source: @OneCricketApp/x.com]Harmanpreet Kaur and Alyssa Healy [Source: @OneCricketApp/x.com]

The India–Australia rivalry in women’s cricket has turned into one of the fiercest contests in the sport and Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy believes Sunday’s Women's World Cup 2025 clash in Vizag will be another chapter in that growing saga. India might be feeling the heat after their loss to South Africa but Healy made it clear that Australia aren’t coming here to play nice.

Alyssa Healy opens up on India vs Australia rivalry

“India and Australia play each other a lot these days, so the rivalry has really blossomed. We know how much India wants to beat Australia, and we're equally driven to dominate here. That contest has become fierce over the years,” Healy told JioStar.

Over the last few years, India Women and Australia Women have gone toe-to-toe across formats. From Harmanpreet Kaur’s fireworks in the 2017 World Cup semifinal to India almost pulling off a historic ODI series win last month, there has been no shortage of drama whenever these two sides meet.

India, though, are walking into this contest a bit wounded. Their top order has been struggling to find rhythm with repeated collapses costing them momentum. Still, as Healy knows, India at home can be a handful, especially with a point to prove.

“It's news to me that people consider us favourites for this tournament. I think it should actually favour India to take the trophy at home. They're really comfortable in their own conditions and are in a great place to challenge us,” she said.

Confidence without the arrogance

Alyssa Healy may have played down the ‘favourites’ tag, but make no mistake she is confident her side knows how to handle the pressure. The Aussies have won the World Cup more times than anyone else and their record in India speaks volumes.

“I was reminded before coming here that Australia has never lost a World Cup in India, so, no pressure whatsoever! I have really fond memories of the 2013 World Cup, where I was a drinks runner at the Cricket Club of India,” Healy added.

This self-awareness and quiet confidence is exactly what defines Healy’s leadership. The Aussies know they will be tested but they also know how to dig deep when it matters.

Meanwhile, when the defending champions walk out at Vizag, it will be a clash between two heavyweights, one trying to hold on to its crown and the other desperate to grab it. One thing is certain: sparks will fly in Vizag and this rivalry is only getting fiercer with time.