In the opening Test of the 1995 series against the mighty West Indies in Bridgetown, Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy delivered one of his finest Test performances with the bat.
Coming in at a crucial time, Healy showed his grit and determination by scoring a brilliant 74 off 121 balls*, spending a solid 180 minutes at the crease. He cracked 7 fours and 2 towering sixes, including a sensational whip over the leg side off Courtney Walsh—a shot that is pure gold to watch!
This innings wasn’t just about runs—it was about character. It helped Australia post a match-winning total on the scoreboard and laid the foundation for a 10-wicket victory over the West Indies in their own backyard.
Watch and relive this underrated gem of an innings by one of Australia’s most dependable lower-order batsmen. Let’s rewind to 1995 and celebrate Ian Healy’s unforgettable knock.
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Coming in at a crucial time, Healy showed his grit and determination by scoring a brilliant 74 off 121 balls*, spending a solid 180 minutes at the crease. He cracked 7 fours and 2 towering sixes, including a sensational whip over the leg side off Courtney Walsh—a shot that is pure gold to watch!
This innings wasn’t just about runs—it was about character. It helped Australia post a match-winning total on the scoreboard and laid the foundation for a 10-wicket victory over the West Indies in their own backyard.
Watch and relive this underrated gem of an innings by one of Australia’s most dependable lower-order batsmen. Let’s rewind to 1995 and celebrate Ian Healy’s unforgettable knock.
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I hope you like the video of Ian Healy Fought Like a Warrior | Silenced the Windies! 74 Off 121 Balls | Bridgetown 1995.
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00:00Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy was more than just safe hands behind the stumps.
00:05He was a reliable low-order best man who often rescued his team in tough spots.
00:11One of his finest innings came in the first tests against the West Indies at Bridgetown
00:16in 1995.
00:17On a testing pitch and against a fiery West Indies attack, Ian Healy stood firm.
00:22He played a fighting knockoff 74-not-out of 121 deliveries, spending three solid hours
00:28at the threes.
00:29His inning was laced with seven crisp boundaries and two towering sixes, one of which was a
00:34glorious whip over the left side of Courtney Walsh, a shot that's still a delight to watch.
00:39Ian Healy's cool-headed batting helped Australia pile up a strong total on the board, giving
00:44them the upper hand.
00:46His effort played a big part in setting up a 10-wicket win for Australia against the once
00:51dominant West Indies.
00:52Let's rewind the clock and relive this brilliant knock from Ian Healy, calm, composed and right
00:57on target when his team needed him the most.
01:00Little wonder that it's Ambrose that has done the damage, has been the nemesis of the Australians
01:10in recent years and when finally employed today by Richie Richardson, he's done the job yet
01:14again for his captain.
01:15Healy just leans forward.
01:16Five for 194.
01:17Healy just leans forward.
01:21Five for 194.
01:22Well, it's so difficult.
01:23It's not required to offer.
01:28That's lunch as Kampai Venkatarikhaven symbolically removes the bales.
01:35Wait!
01:36Correct the wait.
01:37Wait!
01:38Correct the wait.
01:39Let's see.
01:40It's not required to offer.
01:41That's lunch as Kampai Venkatarikhaven symbolically removes the bales.
01:56white crack the way that's a superb show
02:13all right for 205
02:19well reaching out somewhat for it gets boundary down behind square
02:23not entirely convincing but for all the same
02:28yes it just went wide enough of gully not to give him any chance to see sliced off the outside of the
02:39space
02:51lovely shot through the onside very special place for Ian Healy mid-wicket
02:58the spinners there in the air but also his unusual grip he's able to force the ball through the onside like that
03:05come on Rob
03:07come on Rob
03:09and there's another run picked up
03:13ready to do it very expertly
03:20just dabbed on the onside and really in the end
03:25no gamble
03:29just a good quick run
03:32no danger for them whatever
03:35just a good quick run
03:38no danger for them whatever
03:46it's over his head
03:51Healy doing very much like what Hooper did yesterday
03:54taking on the spin
03:56good shot that by Ian Healy the ball was well up to him
04:03of course Paul Hooper not a very big spin on the ball and he just played through the line
04:13so this is a very useful 50 partnership between the two coming up
04:17with Melpot on 49
04:19at a crucial time in the innings
04:216 for 230 you still felt the match was on an even keel
04:34now it's certainly tilting again towards Australia
04:38the West Indian captain has a few problems now
04:53this lead for Australia's slowly building
04:57still have four wickets in hand Brendan Julian
05:00perhaps was considered a part of the tail
05:02has been batting quite well with Ian Healy
05:06very good partnership
05:0892 runs already the lead
05:15it's a very characteristic
05:22very characteristic of Healy
05:24uncharacteristic of Walsh
05:27and that's four
05:28there he goes again
05:42Ambrose has a chance
05:44just couldn't get to it
05:46not even with his reach
05:48he's shaking his head
05:53might have just got the tip of his fingers to it
05:56even with his reach
05:58he's cursing himself
06:00now too sure that Kirtley really judged this properly
06:04just touched his left hand
06:06and running back towards the Kinsden stand like that
06:11I'm sure he wasn't exactly too sure of where he was
06:14of where he was
06:22running into shadow too
06:27Michael which is awkward there he is in
06:30yes and whenever you're running towards the Kinsden stand
06:33I just noticed there it's a small wall that you're running towards
06:36and if you are not sure how close you are to that wall
06:39it's always very difficult keeping your eyes on the ball
06:41obviously you can't be too sure of how close you are
06:50just picks that one up
06:52places it perfectly
06:54between the two outfieldsmen
06:56Ambrose wants to cross
06:58and that's four
07:04every run is precious Michael
07:05definitely so
07:07Ian Healy really struck that one beautifully
07:10two men out on the onside on the boundary behind Sker
07:14and a straight mid-wicket
07:16he's done this is over the top
07:20that is six
07:23this is very loose balling by Hooper
07:25very controlled hitting by Healy
07:31and another 50
07:37for Healy
07:41waving of the flag
07:44he's always one who's inspired by the flag
07:47inspired by the baggy green
07:49the 16th hundred 50
07:52and test match cricket
07:54of course he's got two hundreds
07:56yep
07:58yes
08:00got it
08:03good work by Sherwin Campbell
08:04good work by Sherwin Campbell
08:22glorious drive from Healy
08:24he doesn't have to run for that
08:25he knows that
08:27down amongst the shooters
08:31match four
08:33as it's been pointed out quite emphatically
08:35by the Australian supporters
08:38well in Healy certainly is in very good form
08:41that was a good drive
08:43ball right up left foot coming forward
08:45full flow of the back through the line of the ball
08:48nothing wrong with that at all
08:50straight back down the wicks
08:51down the wicks
08:57up in the air
08:58that's safe
08:59over Richardson's head
09:02no no no no no
09:03thinking of three
09:04they'll need to hurry
09:06no they won't
09:09as Richardson went after it
09:10nearly apologetically
09:12no attempt to return
09:14to try and pressure the Australians
09:16batsmen
09:17just rolled it back
09:19which would suggest that his right shoulder
09:20is not in
09:22sufficient order for him to throw
09:24perhaps Healy assessed that
09:27it's characteristic of Healy
09:29he gathers a lot of runs in that area
09:33just watch Richardson
09:34has no ability with the back to go and that certainly was a pretty good shot
09:48has no ability with the back to go and that certainly was a pretty good shot
09:58all over the place
10:11this is
10:13the part of a cricket match that a lot of people just don't understand
10:18there's a team with a big first innings advantage
10:21really giving away runs
10:25but of course they're doing it with a purpose
10:33in the air
10:35over the head of the fielder
10:37gone
10:39magnificent stroke
10:40terrific shot by Ian Healy
10:41just drifting into him on his pads
10:51and flicked it away
10:53getting on the up
10:55smaller grounds in the
10:57some place in the West Indies
10:59it's easier to hit the fixers
11:01they don't want to be giving him this opportunity
11:04these are vital and valuable runs that have been got
11:06being gone
11:16somehow he managed to get that away
11:17gets it before
11:19Walsh looking to keep him on the strike
11:21well he's done that
11:22but he certainly didn't want to give away the boundary
11:27the kids who know this game so well
11:30what a difference to tail
11:32Ian Healy was known primarily for his world-class wicket-keeping
11:35but with the bat he was a tough
11:38resilient lawyer order best man who never gave his wicket away easily
11:42he batted right-handed and had a compact technique that made him reliable in pressure situations
11:47Ian Healy was not a flamboyant stroke maker
11:50but his strength lay in his temperament and ability to grind out crucial runs
11:55when the top order faltered
11:57he often used soft hands to defend
11:59was quick on the pull and cut
12:00and was not afraid to play aggressive shots when the situation demanded
12:05his innings were usually built on patience, grit and a deep understanding of match situation
12:10whether nudging single, flicking through the left side or launching the occasional sick
12:15Ian Healy brought balance and depth to Australian batting
12:18in test cricket
12:20Ian Healy played 119 matches
12:22scoring 4,356 runs
12:25at an average of 27.39
12:27he registered 4 centuries and 22 half centuries
12:30with the highest score of 161 not out
12:33these numbers are highly respectable
12:35especially considering he batted predominantly at number 7 or 8
12:39and often with the tail
12:41in first-class cricket
12:43Ian Healy featured in 231 matches
12:45amassing 11,501 runs
12:48at an average of 30.39
12:50his first-class career included 10 centuries and 62 50s
12:54reflecting his consistent contributions over a long period
12:58he often played gritty innings for Queensland in the domestic circuit
13:02helping stabilize innings and guiding young players
13:05while his glove work remained his most celebrated assets
13:08Ian Healy batting was the kind that often turns game quietly
13:13through resilience, discipline and a bit of Aussie's fighting spirit
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