'She's never going to miss a game': Alyssa Healy's illness no match for super stroke in T20 win

Alyssa Healy has defied the odds, overcoming illness concerns to power Australia to a commanding eight wicket victory over South Africa in their T20 International clash.

The captain was in doubt to face the Proteas, but stepped up to the crease with one thing on her mind - winning.

Healy helped do just that, smashing 46 off just 28 deliveries to set up a neat run chase for the hosts at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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After South Africa set a total of 6-147, it was not only Healy who stood up when her side needed it.

Beside her was Beth Mooney, who led the charge with an unbeaten 72 off 57 balls.

But even Mooney, who was named player of the match for her heroics with the bat, was in awe of what her captain pulled off.

"We know that Alyssa Healy does everything she can to play for Australia," Beth Mooney told the media post match.

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"She's never going to miss a game, so if she's going to score runs like that, she can be unwell any day of the week, I think!

"It's always nice to be at the other end when she's doing those. It's a sight to behold."

Mooney continued to heap praise on Healy, who smacked an impressive eight boundaries in Canberra.

"She's always been a player that entertains the crowd and plays the game with such freedom and flair," Mooney added.

"To get the best seat in the house at the other end is always nice."

In the bowling attack, young star Darcie Brown took two wickets alongside Elysse Perry (2/13).

For South Africa, Tazmin Brits finished on an unbeaten 59.