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Ellyse Perry, a student and elite athlete, deserves our hearty congratulations on her amazing triumph in the women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town this past weekend.
On Sunday (AEDT time), Ellyse, a superb all-rounder and current Deakin student, helped lead Australia to a 19-run victory over South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground.
The victory is especially significant because it is the sixth time the Australian women's team has won the T20 World Cup. The team's ability to maintain their composure under pressure, especially in the face of high emotions and loud criticism from the Newlands crowd, was fully displayed in this victory.
Ellyse Perry summed up their victory by saying, "Amazing game."
A huge debt of gratitude is due to the audience for providing such a thrilling ambience. I'm aware that things didn't turn out exactly as planned. Still, if only for the privilege of standing here now. A fantastic day was certain, and I was prepared for it.
Congratulations, Ellyse!
Do you know about Ellyse Perry’s records? Perry has broken many records and made significant advances during her 15-year career. In Twenty20 Internationals, she is the first player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets. She is also the Australian female cricketer with the highest score (213 not out in Test matches). Perry, a middle-order hitter who bats right-handed, accomplished this feat in Sydney on November 9, 2017, against England.
She broke Australia's previous women's Test inning record of 209 not out, set by Karen Rolton. In 2018, she became only the second Australian and the sixth player in women's cricket history to score two consecutive hundred in a Test match. She is only the third player in women's ODI cricket history to take 150 wickets. She has the best bowling stats (7-22) for Australia in women's ODIs this year.
Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy put up 199 runs, the most by any domestic women's T20 partnership that year. She earned her record-breaking tally of caps for Australia in October of 2021. She now holds the Women's Ashes records for both runs scored and wickets taken. In addition, she has participated in seven World Cup victories: two 50-over titles in 2013 and 2022 and five 20-over wins in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020. She has excelled in every aspect of the game, earning her three Rachael Heyhoe Flint awards and three Belinda Clark awards.
Ellyse Perry is a formidable person in addition to her many talents. The 2013 World Cup final between Australia and West Indies in Mumbai is undeniable proof of her mental toughness. Perry, a right-arm speedster, could hardly move during that contest. She mustered her strength and went on to impress her squad despite her pain. She bowled 10 overs while hobbling and picked up 3-19, surprising everyone.
Also, she had three consecutive scoreless overs with the ball. For Australia, she was their most effective and economical bowler. Her efforts on the pitch helped Australia win the World Cup, and while she wasn't named the game's most valuable player, she was still an integral part of Australia's success.
It's safe to say that Ellyse Perry is, without a doubt, the best all-around female cricketer of her generation. Perry's excellent comprehensive qualities have shown that she is more than deserving of her place on this championship-winning Australian team.
FAQs
Why is Ellyse Perry famous?
First is Ellyse Perry's claim to fame. She made history by becoming Australia's youngest national cricket player at 16. She became the only Australian athlete to achieve a century in an Ashes series and a goal at the football World Cup, proving herself to be a prodigy and all-rounder.
Was Ellyse Perry a captain?
Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has been promoted to captain of the Birmingham Phoenix.
Who bowled the fastest ball in women's T20 cricket?
Ellyse Perry bowled a delivery to Sophie Ecclestone at 130.5 kph during their match against UPW, surpassing Shabnim Ismail's previous record for fastest delivery in women's Twenty20 cricket.
