AUS-W vs IND-W: Aussie All-Rounder Ellyse Perry Becomes First Woman to Reach 7000 Runs, 300 Wickets in Brisbane ODI

IND-W vs AUS-W: Australia’s Ellyse Perry delivered a historic performance in the second ODI against India at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Australian player Perry achieved a monumental milestone, becoming the first female cricketer in history to complete the double of 7,000 international runs and 300 wickets, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of women’s cricket.

Perry’s century in the match was equally historic. Her 105 runs off just 75 balls, featuring seven fours and six sixes, was the fastest ODI hundred by any batter against India in women’s cricket.

The knock also made Perry only the fourth Australian to breach the 4,000-run mark in ODIs, joining legends like Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton, and Meg Lanning. The inning, complemented by maiden ODI hundreds from Georgia Voll, powered Australia to their highest-ever total in Women’s ODIs – a daunting 371/8.

The 34-year-old all-rounder’s career numbers are staggering. Across formats, Perry has amassed 7,080 runs and taken 330 wickets. Her ODI stats include 4,064 runs at an average of 50.80 and 165 wickets.

In T20Is, she has 2,088 runs and 126 wickets, while her Test numbers stand at 928 runs and 39 wickets. These incredible figures highlight Perry’s unmatched consistency and versatility over her illustrious career.

Adding to the accolades, Perry also surpassed Meg Lanning’s record for the most sixes by an Australian in women’s ODIs, hitting 42 maximums. Beyond personal records, Perry’s contributions significantly shaped Australia’s dominance in the match and the series.

How Did IND-W vs AUS-W Match Transpire?

Australia Women tightened their grip on the ODI series with a resounding display at Allan Border Field, powered by Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll. After opting to bat, the hosts put up a commanding 371 for 8, their third-highest ODI total, leaving India Women with a daunting chase.

Perry's blistering 105 off 75 balls stole the headlines, but it was Voll's maiden century, an 87-ball 101, that set the tone for Australia's dominance.

Voll, opening in place of injured captain Alyssa Healy, showcased her rising star power with an aggressive innings laced with 12 boundaries. She forged a 130-run opening stand with Phoebe Litchfield, who contributed a solid 60 off 63 balls.

Later, Beth Mooney’s brisk 56 ensured the momentum never faltered, keeping India under relentless pressure.

The Indian bowling attack, led by debutant Harshita Thakor (3-62), struggled in the sweltering Brisbane heat. With Perry and Voll firing in tandem, Australia moved closer to clinching the series, having already secured a five-wicket win in the opening ODI.