Ellyse Perry Makes History as Australia's Top Women's Test Run-Scorer

Ellyse Perry has become the highest run-scorer for Australia in women's Test cricket history. She achieved the milestone during her knock of 76 on the second day of the one-off Test against India at the WACA. Perry also crossed the 1000-run mark in the format, becoming only the second Australian woman to do so. Her partnership with Annabel Sutherland helped Australia build a strong first-innings lead after bowling India out for 198.

Key Points: Ellyse Perry Becomes Australia Women's Leading Test Run-Scorer

  • Perry surpasses Karen Rolton's record
  • Scores 76 runs in the first innings
  • Becomes second Australian woman to 1000 Test runs
  • Key 128-run partnership with Annabel Sutherland
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Ellyse Perry crosses 1000 runs, becomes Australia women's leading run-scorer in Tests

Ellyse Perry surpasses Karen Rolton to become Australia's highest run-scorer in women's Test cricket during the one-off Test against India in Perth.

"She overtook Rolton... to become the highest run-scorer for Australia women. - Report"

Perth, March 7

Legendary Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the highest run-scorer for Australia women in Test cricket during the second day of the ongoing one-off Test match against India at the WACA Stadium in Perth on Saturday.

Perry also became the second woman cricketer from Australia to score 100-plus runs in Test cricket during her 76-run knock in the first innings of the match.

She reached the 1000 runs with a single on the last delivery of the 43rd over. She took a single off Sneh Rana's bowling near the mid-wicket region to become the second woman cricketer to achieve this milestone after Karen Rolton, who has made 1002 runs in the format.

The 35-year-old also overtook Rolton after some time to become the highest run-scorer for Australia women. She achieved this feat with a cracking boundary over mid-on off Deepti Sharma's bowling.

She could not add more runs after that and lost her wicket to Sharma soon after that. Her 76-run knock included 10 fours and a six.

Perry added 128 runs for the fourth wicket with Annabel Sutherland, which helped Australia take a big lead in the first innings after dismissing India for 198 runs. At Tea on Day 2, Australia women are 217/4 in 58 overs.

Beth Mooney (10*) and Sutherland (93* off 125 balls) are unbeaten at the crease as the hosts are looking to pile up huge runs on the board.

Sayali Satghar has taken a couple of wickets, whereas Kranti Gaud and Sharma grabbed a wicket each for India.

Earlier, India were asked to bat first, and Australia bundled them out for 198 runs with Sutherland picking up four wickets and debutant Lucy Hamilton taking three wickets. Darcie Brown also took a couple of wickets, and Ashleigh Gardner picked up one wicket of Richa Ghosh.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Congratulations to Perry on a fantastic achievement! But our batting collapse in the first innings is the real story here. 198 all out on a good pitch? We need our top order to show more fight in overseas conditions. Sutherland is also batting beautifully for them.
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Aman W
Perry is a class act. She's been dominating for so long. It's great for women's cricket globally when such records are set. Hope our Indian women's team produces a similar long-serving superstar soon. Jemimah or Shafali could be the ones!
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Sarah B
As an Aussie living in Mumbai, so proud of Perry! She's an inspiration. But full credit to the Indian bowlers for sticking at it. Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma are so crafty. This is a proper Test match, not a one-sided affair. Great contest.
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Karthik V
Milestone achieved, but we got her wicket! That's what matters now. Deepti Sharma did the job. Need to break this Sutherland-Mooney partnership quickly after tea. Match is still in the balance if we can restrict the lead. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Respect for Perry, but can we please have more women's Test matches? Players like her show how valuable the format is. The BCCI and other boards need to schedule more. This match is so engaging! The fight from our team is good to see despite being behind.

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