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Ellyse Perry Makes History as First Australian Woman to Play 350 Internationals

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has become the first woman to represent Australia in 350 international cricket matches across all formats. She achieved this milestone during the third T20I against India in Adelaide, adding to her legendary status. Perry, who debuted at just 16, is also a former football international, having played in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Her remarkable career includes eight world championships with Australia and a transformation from a tail-end bowler to a premier all-rounder.

Key Points: Ellyse Perry: First Australian Woman to 350 Int'l Cricket Matches

  • First Australian woman to 350 int'l matches
  • Debuted for Australia at age 16
  • Played in FIFA Women's World Cup 2011
  • Won eight world championships with Australia
  • Transformed from No. 9 batter to top-order mainstay
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Ellyse Perry becomes first Australian woman cricketer to play 350 international matches

Ellyse Perry becomes the first Australian woman to play 350 international cricket matches. Explore her legendary dual-sport career and records.

"She is only behind India's Harmanpreet Kaur (357) and New Zealand's Suzie Bates (355) in the list of the most capped players in women's international matches. - Report"

Adelaide, February 21

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first player to play 350 international cricket matches for Australia across formats. She achieved this feat during the third T20I match against India at Adelaide on Saturday.

The 35-year-old Perry's international career is an inspiration for all. She became the youngest player to play for Australia at the age of 16 when she made her debut against New Zealand in July 2007, despite never playing a domestic match at the senior level.

She is only behind India's Harmanpreet Kaur (357) and New Zealand's Suzie Bates (355) in the list of the most capped players in women's international matches.

Perry has also represented Australia in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 and became the first woman to represent her country in World Cups of two different sports.

Perry made headlines early in her career with her unbeaten 29 and four wickets on her T20I debut against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the women's T20 World Cup 2010, she was Australia's leading wicket taker.

Starting her career as a pacer, Perry used to bat at no. 9 in her early days. But she worked on her batting in the coming years and managed to become a permanent no. 3 or 4 for the Australian side.

Her contribution to various successful teams at the international and domestic level across cricket's primary formats has led to winning eight world championships with Australia, eleven WNCL championships with New South Wales, two WBBL titles with the Sydney Sixers, and one WPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

She has made 930 runs in 14 women's Test including a double ton, with an average of 58. She has also made 4505 runs in 165 WODIs with an average of 48. In 171 WT20Is, she has made 2200 runs and has also picked 126 wickets in the shortest format. She has taken 39 wickets in Tests and 166 wickets in ODIs.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A true legend of the game. Her journey from a number 9 batter to a world-class all-rounder is the stuff of hard work and dedication. Hope our young Indian cricketers are taking notes! Harmanpreet is just ahead, let's go Captain! 💪
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Aman W
Playing a World Cup in football *and* cricket? That's just showing off! 😂 Seriously though, she's a once-in-a-generation athlete. Her stats across all formats are mind-blowing. Respect from India.
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Sarah B
While her achievements are phenomenal, this article feels like it's glossing over the recent dip in her T20 form. The game is evolving quickly, and even legends have to adapt. Still, 350 caps is an incredible milestone few will ever reach.
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Vikram M
She won a WPL title with RCB! That makes her one of ours too in a way. 😄 Jokes aside, her professionalism and consistency are what set her apart. A double century in Tests with that bowling average? Unreal.
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Kavya N
This is the kind of sportsmanship and excellence we should celebrate, regardless of nationality. She has raised the bar for women's cricket globally. Our Indian women's team has grown so much competing against players of her caliber. A true icon. 🙌

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