Allrounder · AU

Ellyse Perry

Born: Nov 03, 1990
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm fast-medium
From: Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	15	1,006	59.18	46.66	213*
ODI	168	4,581	48.22	78.63	112
T20I	183	2,709	21.33	120.35	111
List A	14	692	57.67	95.19	147
T20	181	6,400	48.48	114.74	111
Women's ODI	167	4,675	49.21	78.6	112*
Women's Test	15	1,006	59.18	46.66	213*
list a	2	19	9.5	51.35	19
women odi	3	110	-	83.97	65*
women t20i	2	63	31.5	146.51	52
Hundred	6	160	40	131.15	65
Women's List A	16	711	50.79	93.06	147
Women's T20	221	7,569	47.01	116.3	111
Women's T20I	173	2,533	31.66	119.09	75
women t20	9	267	38.14	134.85	71
women t100	7	223	55.75	136.81	68*
Women's Hundred	7	223	55.75	136.81	68*

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	15	39	2.48	343.3	6/32
ODI	168	166	4.38	967.4	0/15
T20I	183	129	5.93	420.4	1/4
List A	14	13	4.82	67.0	3/40
T20	181	101	7.32	420.2	6/15
Women's ODI	167	162	4.38	953.3	7/22
Women's Test	15	39	2.48	343.3	6/32
list a	2	0	5.55	11.0	—
women odi	3	0	2	5.0	—
Hundred	6	1	8.91	5.5	1/26
Women's List A	16	13	4.92	78.0	3/40
Women's T20	221	123	7.36	486.2	6/15
Women's T20I	173	126	5.8	385.5	4/12
women t20	9	0	5.75	8.0	—
women t100	7	0	14.4	1.4	—
Women's Hundred	7	0	14.4	1.4	—

Recent performances

Test match form

30 Jan 2025vs ENG-W, W Ashes 2025, #0Test

Batting: 2 (7b)
Bowling: —

15 Feb 2024vs SA-W, AUSW vs SAW 2024, #1Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/26 (11.0o)

15 Feb 2024vs SA-W, AUSW vs SAW 2024, #1Test

Batting: 3 (6b)
Bowling: —

15 Feb 2024vs SA-W, AUSW vs SAW 2024, #1Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/16 (5.0o)

22 Jun 2023vs ENG-W, W Ashes 2023, #0Test

Batting: 99 (153b)
Bowling: —

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22 Jun 2023vs ENG-W, W Ashes 2023, #0Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/39 (10.0o)

22 Jun 2023vs ENG-W, W Ashes 2023, #0Test

Batting: 25 (65b)
Bowling: —

About Ellyse Perry

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers the sport has ever seen, Ellyse Perry redefined what it means to be a true all-rounder. With the batting prowess of a top-order specialist and the pace, control, and consistency of a frontline fast bowler, Perry’s career has been a masterclass in excellence, resilience, and history-making achievements. What makes her legacy even more remarkable is that she juggled dual international careers in both cricket and football (soccer) until 2014—representing Australia at the highest level in two sports, an achievement virtually unheard of in modern times. A Prodigy Who Delivered Perry's rise to stardom began early. In 2007 , at just 16 years of age and with no senior domestic cricket behind her, she was fast-tracked into the Australian national team —becoming the youngest-ever Australian cricketer (male or female) to make an international debut. She soon added another feather to her cap by becoming the youngest ever to play a Test match for Australia during the 2007–08 Women’s Ashes . Her breakout moment on the global stage came during the 2010 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup , when she played a pivotal role in Australia’s thrilling title win. From a match-turning 3-wicket haul in the final to her now-iconic goalkeeper-style save with her boot to deny New Zealand a boundary in the dying moments—Perry etched her name into cricketing folklore. Building a Legacy of Greatness From there, Perry became an immovable pillar in the dominant Australian women’s setup. She played starring roles in: 2012 T20 World Cup (title defence) 2013 Women’s ODI World Cup (despite a fractured ankle, took 3 key wickets in the final) 2015 and 2019 Women’s Ashes (both times awarded Player of the Series ) A historic double century (213 ) * in the 2017–18 Women’s Ashes Test Her consistency across formats and years is rivalled by few. In 2018 , she became the first Australian cricketer to: Play 100 T20Is Take 100 wickets in T20Is In 2019 , she became the first player in history (male or female) to achieve the T20I double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets . The Accolades That Say It All By 2020, Perry’s decade of dominance was formally recognized as she swept: ICC Female Cricketer of the Decade ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade Her all-format brilliance, leadership, humility, and elite performance under pressure made her an icon, not only in Australia but globally. Franchise and Major Tournament Success Beyond international cricket, Perry has starred in major domestic leagues: 2 WBBL titles (with Sydney Sixers) WPL title (with Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2024) Part of Australia’s squads that won: 2 Women’s ODI World Cups 6 Women’s T20 World Cups 1 Commonwealth Games Gold (2022) Simply the Best With over a decade and a half of elite performance, Ellyse Perry’s legacy is unmatched in women’s cricket. A pioneer, a champion, and a role model, Perry is more than a cricketer—she’s a sporting phenomenon.

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