Ellyse Perry, the iconic Australian all-rounder, has achieved another incredible milestone by becoming the first Australian woman to feature in 150 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). She reached this feat during the 3rd ODI against India at the WACA Ground, Perth, on December 11, 2024.
This achievement places Perry as the most capped Australian female cricketer in ODIs, surpassing Alex Blackwell’s 144 matches. Globally, she is only the eighth woman to cross the 150-ODI mark.
| Most ODIs for Australian Women | Matches Played |
|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | 150 |
| Alex Blackwell | 144 |
| Karen Rolton | 141 |
| Lisa Sthalekar | 125 |
| Belinda Clark | 118 |
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Highlights of Ellyse Perry’s ODI Career
- Debut: July 2007 vs New Zealand.
- Total Runs: 4064 runs at an average of 50.8.
- Total Wickets: 165 wickets with an economy of 25.21.
- Perry also holds impressive records in Test and T20I cricket.
Match Recap: Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI
The match was part of the ICC Championship series, where Australia posted an imposing total of 298/6 in 50 overs.
Australia’s Innings
Arundhati Reddy was the star bowler for India, claiming four wickets, including Perry’s for just 4 runs. Annabel Sutherland shined with a spectacular 110 runs off 95 balls, supported by Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath.
| Australia Innings | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | 25 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 75.76 |
| Georgia Voll | 26 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Ellyse Perry | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 110 | 95 | 9 | 4 | 115.79 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 50 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 78.13 |
| Tahlia McGrath | 56 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 112.00 |
India’s Reply
India started cautiously and was at 6/0 in 2.3 overs at the latest update.
| India Innings | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Richa Ghosh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Arundhati Reddy’s Heroics
The Indian pacer bowled brilliantly, taking 4/26 in her 10 overs. She dismissed Perry with a magical delivery, knocking her off-stump.
Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking journey continues to inspire fans worldwide. Despite her dismissal for 4 runs in the milestone match, her contribution to the game remains unparalleled. The ongoing match promises more exciting cricket as India chases a steep target of 293 runs.
