Ellyse Perry makes history, becomes only Australian cricketer to achieve this feat
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKFebruary 21, 2026
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Ellyse Perry has made history by becoming the first female cricketer to represent Australia in 350 international matches across all formats. This milestone was achieved during the third T20I against India in Adelaide, marking a significant achievement for women’s cricket. Perry’s journey began at just 16 years old when she debuted for Australia against New Zealand in July 2007, without having played senior domestic cricket prior to her international debut. Over the years, she has established herself as one of the most decorated and versatile players in women’s cricket.
Perry’s career highlights include eight world titles with Australia, including multiple ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup wins, 11 WNCL titles with New South Wales, two WBBL titles with the Sydney Sixers, and one WPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Her contributions to the game extend beyond just batting; she began her career as a fast bowler and has taken numerous wickets in both Test and ODI formats. In 14 Tests, she has claimed 39 wickets while scoring 930 runs, including a double century. In 165 WODIs, she has scored 4,505 runs at an impressive average of 48, and in 171 WT20Is, she has accumulated 2,200 runs alongside 126 wickets.
Perry’s dual success on the field is also notable—she became the first woman to represent Australia in World Cups for two different sports when she played in both cricket and football. Her early career saw her making a name for herself with an unbeaten 29 and four wickets on her T20I debut against England, and she finished as Australia’s leading wicket-taker at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2010. Over time, Perry transitioned from being a bowler to becoming a regular middle-order batsman, solidifying her
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/21/2026