Ellyse Perry scripts history, became first women cricketer to achieve THIS feat

Ellyse Perry makes history as the first woman cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat, setting a new milestone in cricket.

New Delhi: The star all-rounder of the Australian women’s cricket team, Ellyse Perry, made history by claiming three major records during the second ODI match against India at Allan Border Field on Sunday. Perry smashed a 72-ball century, the fastest by any female cricketer against India. She scored 105 runs, including seven fours and six maximums, off just 75 balls.

Ellyse Perry became the first cricketer in history to achieve the double of 7,000 runs and 300 wickets in international cricket. She has scored 7,080 runs and taken 330 wickets across all formats at the international level. The 34-year-old has accumulated 4,064 runs in ODIs, 2,088 runs in T20Is, and 928 runs in Tests. She has also taken 126 wickets in T20Is, 165 in ODIs, and 39 wickets in Tests.

In addition to this, Ellyse Perry became the Australian with the most sixes in Women’s ODI cricket. She surpassed former skipper Meg Lanning’s tally of 40 sixes and now holds the record with 42 sixes in Women’s ODIs.

In the innings, Perry also completed her 4,000 runs in Women’s ODI cricket, becoming only the fourth Australian woman to achieve this remarkable feat. She joins Belinda Clark, who tops the list with 4,844 runs, followed by Karen Rolton (4,814) and Meg Lanning (4,602).

Apart from Ellyse Perry, rising sensation Georgia Voll scored her maiden ODI century. Their centuries helped the Australian side post their highest-ever team total in Women’s ODI cricket, delivering a real onslaught to the Indian bowling attack as Australia finished their innings with 371 runs.

How things went in 2nd ODI?

Australia delivered a thumping performance, brushing aside India by 122 runs to claim the series with that dominant win. It was a day to remember for the Australian batting lineup, as all of their top four batters scored over fifty. Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll stood out, converting their fifties into centuries. Australia piled up an imposing 371 runs on the board, a total that effectively sealed the contest.

In reply, India faced an uphill battle. They lost Smriti Mandhana early, and although several other batters got starts, none could convert those into big scores. Richa Ghosh top-scored for India with 54 runs, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Minnu Mani both made important contributions, scoring in the forties.

For Australia, Annabel Sutherland was the standout bowler, taking 4/40. The rest of the Australian bowlers, except Tahlia McGrath, also chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring India never really gained momentum and ultimately succumbing to the massive target.