Women's T20WC: Perry makes history, Pakistan crashes out of the tournament
Southampton, June 20
Australian legend Ellyse Perry made history, becoming the first-ever player across men's and women's T20 World Cups to complete 50 appearances at the tournament, while Pakistan bowed out of the competition with a loss to Bangladesh at Southampton on Saturday.
During her 50th T20 World Cup match, Perry could score just one run and did not bowl as the Netherlands lost to Australia by 98 runs.
The Netherlands won the toss and opted to field first. Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll (17) put on a 50-run stand for the first wicket. After Australia fell to 51/2, Mooney (74 in 42 balls, with nine fours and a six) and Ashleigh Gardner (58 in 32 balls, with eight fours and a six) put on a 101-run stand for the third wicket.
A quickfire cameo from Georgia Wareham (41 in 18 balls, with eight fours) took Australia to 219/6 in 20 overs.
Iris Zwilling (3/52) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia.
During the chase, the Netherlands lost two wickets for 17 runs, but Babette de Leede (56* in 57 balls, with five fours) and Sterre Kalis (44* in 43 balls, with five fours and a six) put on a 96-run stand. The Netherlands ended their innings at 121/3 in 20 overs.
In 50 T20WC matches, Perry has scored 559 runs at an average of 27.95 and a strike rate of 115.02, with a best score of 42. He has also taken 42 wickets at an average of 17.16, with best figures of 3/12. She is the third-highest wicket-taker in the women's T20 World Cup history.
In the Bangladesh-Pakistan clash at Southampton, Bangladesh opted to bat first. Bangladesh sunk to 13/3. Knocks from Nigar Sultana (36 in 38 balls, with five fours), Sobhana Mostary (22 in 19 balls, with three fours) and Shorna Akter (39* in 22 balls, with five fours) took Bangladesh to 123/6 in 20 overs. Fatima Sana (2/18) was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan.
In the chase, Pakistan started well with a Muneeba Ali (25 in 30 balls, with a four and six) and Gull Feroza (23 in 18 balls, with four boundaries), putting up a 49-run stand. Nahida Akter (3/18 in four overs) and Sanjida Akter Meghla (3/21) restricted Pakistan to 100/8 in 20 overs.
— ANI
Reader Comments
For India, this is a big lesson. Look at how Australia dominates even when their star player doesn't contribute much—that's the depth we need to build in our women's team. Also, Bangladesh's win over Pakistan is encouraging for Asian cricket. It shows the gap is narrowing! 💪
Perry's milestone is well-deserved. As an Australian supporter, it's amazing to see such longevity in the game. But I have to admit, the Netherlands showed grit in their chase—96 runs from de Leede and Kalis without losing a wicket in that partnership was impressive. Pakistan's exit is disappointing, but they were outplayed by a better Bangladesh side today.
As an Indian fan, I'm both proud and worried. Proud that Asian teams are improving—Bangladesh's bowling attack looks formidable. Worried because our women's team still struggles against top sides like Australia. Need to learn from how they build partnerships under pressure. Also, can we just appreciate Mooney's knock? 74 off 42 is pure class! 🔥
Let's be honest—Pakistan's women's team has shown some fight but their batting collapses are too frequent. Fatima Sana bowled well but 123 was never enough. Meanwhile, Perry's stats over 50 T20WC matches are solid: 559 runs and 42 wickets. She's not just a legend, she's a role model for girls in India who want to take up cricket seriously.
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