Ellyse Perry sets record with 145th women’s ODI appearance for Australia, surpassing Alex Blackwell’s milestone

Australia’s star all-rounder Ellyse Perry etched her name deeper into cricket history during the first ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. Perry achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing Alex Blackwell’s record for the most appearances in ODIs by an Australian woman. This 145th ODI marked a significant moment in her already illustrious career, even though her personal score remained modest at two runs off 10 balls before dismissal.

Ellyse Perry Breaks Record for Most ODIs by Australian Woman

With this accomplishment, Perry joins Amy Sattherthwaite, the former New Zealand batter, as the joint-sixth most capped female cricketer in ODI history worldwide. The all-time list for women’s ODI appearances sees her trailing behind legendary figures like Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates, Mignon du Preez, and Stafanie Taylor.

Perry’s ODI Milestone: A Look Back at Her Illustrious Career

Since making her ODI debut against New Zealand in 2007, Perry has amassed an impressive record. Her batting prowess is evident in her 3896 runs, including two centuries and a staggering 34 half-centuries. Perry’s bowling shouldn’t be overlooked either, with a total of 163 wickets to her name.

Her talents extend beyond the international stage. Fans were recently treated to a display of her all-round brilliance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where her team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), emerged victorious. Perry topped the batting charts for RCB, led by Smriti Mandhana, with a phenomenal 347 runs. Perry further solidified her value by picking up seven wickets as well.

This record-breaking performance by Ellyse Perry is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skills. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await her future cricketing endeavors!

FAQ:

How many ODIs has Ellyse Perry played for Australia?

When the Australian women’s cricket team played against Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur on Thursday, all-rounder Ellyse Perry achieved a new record. Perry played her 145th ODI, surpassing Alex Blackwell’s record for the most appearances for the seven-time World Champion team.

How many runs did Ellyse Perry score for RCB?

Ellyse Perry played 9 matches, 9 innings, scoring 347 runs with an average of 69.40, at a strike rate of 125.72, including 41 fours and 7 sixes.