AUS v IND: Ellyse Perry Hits A Unique 150 In ODI Cricket
Ellyse Perry has made history by becoming the first Australian female and eight overall to play 150 One-Day International (ODI) matches in women’s cricket. Perry achieved this when she was included in the playing XI of Australia for the third ODI against India at the WACA in Perth. Perry’s achievement speaks of her longevity and excellence in international cricket, thus making her one of the best in the sport. How Perry Became A Double-Sport Icon? Ellyse Perry is a name that will go with success in both cricket and football. She started her elite sport journey as a teenager. It is surprising that at the age of 16 years, Ellyse Perry made her debut for the Australian Women’s Cricket Team. Simultaneously, she made her first appearance with the Matildas, the Australian Women’s Football Team, just 13 days later. With these great achievements in two international games, Perry is one of the few athletes to participate for her country in the multi-disciplinary fields at an international level. So far, Perry is the only one who has represented Australia both in the cricket and the football World Cups. Perry’s Career Defined By Achievements A force to be reckoned with in women’s cricket, Ellyse Perry is the world’s top-ranked all-rounder and has collected a plethora of awards throughout her career. She was the ICC Women’s Cricketer Of The Year in both 2017 and 2019 and was crowned the ICC Player Of The Decade in 2020. At home, she won the Belinda Clark Award for Australia’s Women’s International Cricketer Of The Year three times (2016, 2018, 2020). Perry’s Impact On The Game Perry’s list of cricketing achievements would be a thing to believe. She helped Australia lift the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the years 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023. She even won Player Of The Match in the final of the 2010 edition of the tournament. Perry is credited with the best bowling in an ODI by an Australian woman, which was also 7 for 22 against England from 10 overs. She gained Player Of The Series while touring women’s Ashes in 2019 in England. How Perry Became A Versatile Athlete Across Multiple Formats? Perry’s success is not limited to cricket alone. In the Women’s Big Bash League in 2019, she became the first player to score 2000 runs. Her consistency in international cricket, with numerous half-centuries and a historic 213* in the Ashes 2017, speaks volumes of her resilience and adaptability. How Perry Is An Inspiration Beyond The Field? Off the field, Ellyse Perry is a passionate supporter of women’s sports. She has written a four-book series encouraging young girls to chase their dreams. Perry inspires others through her charitable work with organizations such as the McGrath Foundation and Sporting Chance. Perry’s Legacy Of Excellence Ellyse Perry’s achievement of representing Australia in 150 ODIs simply adds to a glorious book on her career, making her one of Australia’s most revered and powerful sportswomen. Do you know the other female cricketers who have surpassed the 150 ODIs landmark? The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Women’s T20 WC 2024: Players Who Have Featured In All Editions
The ninth edition of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will start today, 3rd October 2024 in the United Arab Emirates and cricket enthusiasts will get to see seven big names in women’s cricket who have been a part of every single edition of the tournament since the first one in 2009. Here’s an up-close-and-personal view of the cricketers who have been regular attendees to this carnival. 1. Ellyse Perry (Australia) Ellyse Perry is arguably the greatest player to ever play the game in women’s cricket. She has appeared most frequently in the history of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with 42 matches and counting in 2024. Perry is the third-highest wicket-taker in tournament history with 40 scalps. Her wickets have been a contribution to Australia’s hegemony, which they have won six times in eight editions so far. 2. Suzie Bates (New Zealand) Suzie Bates was one of the most dominant players after New Zealand’s T20 World Cup debut back in 2009. She was the highest run-scorer in the tournament, surpassing 1000 runs with ease. This is an individual achievement that no other batter has managed so far; thus, Bates has epitomized consistency for the White Ferns, who are expected to be led by veteran batter Sophie Devine in tandem in 2024 to go all the way and win their first-ever title. 3. Harmanpreet Kaur (India) Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for years has been the face of Indian Women’s cricket and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will see her head again at the helm of affairs. For 35 World Cup matches, Harmanpreet remains the only Indian player to score a hundred for the side. Experience and leadership now with India continuing its quest for its maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title will be crucial assets in the UAE for Harmanpreet. 4. Sophie Devine (New Zealand) Sophie Devine will be alongside her long-time teammate Bates, since 2009 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Devine who has played 32 matches for New Zealand has led the country in 2024 as well where she will hand over the charge to some other player post World Cup to concentrate solely on the job of a pure player. Sophie Devine’s all-round skill will be integral as New Zealand will look to end the title drought. 5. Stafanie Taylor (West Indies) Stafanie Taylor topped off her sparkling career with glory when she led the West Indies to their first and only ICC Women’s T20 World Cup triumph back in 2016 as she steered her team to triumph over the overwhelming Australians in the final. Here today, she is a player and not a skipper although with her rich experience of 31 matches, she still remains an invaluable asset to the West Indies in 2024 and would definitely guide the younger players under the present skipper Hayley Matthews well. 6. Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) Chamari Athapaththu has been a source of inspiration for Sri Lanka over the years.. Recently, she led Sri Lanka to their first Women’s Asia Cup title after overcoming the mighty Indian Women’s Cricket Team in the final. Athapaththu will look to replicate the same success as she heads to her ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, hoping Sri Lanka goes deep into the tournament. 7. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) All-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been the jewel of South African cricket’s journey forward for many years. Kapp played a vital role in guiding the Proteas to their maiden final in ICC Women’s World Cup 2023. She is a known specialist who gets the ball to swing. The 34-year-old will be contributing both with bat in hand for South Africa as they hope to have their maiden title in the UAE. These cricketing stalwarts have left their mark in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, first through consistency and then excellence over the last decade. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
