Australian cricket power couple Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc found themselves in an unusual position as both were dismissed for 99 in separate Test matches, marking the first time a married couple achieved such a feat in cricket history.
The cricket world witnessed a unique moment as Australian cricket stars Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc entered an exclusive club, becoming the first married couple to each be dismissed for 99 in separate Test matches. The historic milestone occurred during Australia’s one-off Test against South Africa in Perth, where Healy led her team with a remarkable performance despite falling just short of a century.
Although Australia faced an initial setback, losing three wickets early in the match, Healy’s resilient partnership with Beth Mooney helped steer the hosts to a commanding position. However, Healy’s hopes of reaching her maiden Test hundred were dashed when she fell agonizingly short, chipping a return catch to Delmi Tucker with mere minutes left on the first day.
The disappointment of missing out on a century was compounded by the fact that Healy now shares a highest Test score with her husband, Mitchell Starc, who achieved his 99 during Australia’s 2013 tour of India. The irony of both halves of the couple experiencing the same fate in Test cricket wasn’t lost on Healy, who humorously remarked on the uncanny resemblance in their cricketing careers.
While Healy and Starc may not actively seek the limelight as a couple, their endearing moments off the field, such as their annual golf tradition and humorous banter in interviews, have endeared them to fans. Despite their individual successes on the cricket field, the couple’s latest brush with cricketing history adds another chapter to their remarkable journey together, reinforcing their status as one of cricket’s most celebrated couples.
As Healy and Starc navigate the highs and lows of their cricketing careers, their bond both on and off the field continues to inspire fans, showcasing the power of love and camaraderie in the world of sports.
