Ellyse Perry Creates History: First Australian Cricketer, Male or Female

Ellyse Perry Creates History: First Australian Cricketer, Male or Female, to Achieve 2000 Runs and 100 Wickets

Ellyse Perry has once again etched her name into cricketing history by becoming the first Australian, male or female, to reach a significant milestone in the sport. Known for her incredible talent and versatility, Perry’s latest achievement cements her status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time

Ellyse Perry Creates History: First Australian Cricketer, Male or Female, to Achieve 2000 Runs and 100 Wickets

Ellyse Perry writes history, becoming the first Australian cricketer, male or female, to achieve a massive record. The iconic Australian all-rounder, a six-time T20 World Cup champion, has accomplished a feat no other Australian cricketer has ever managed. Perry achieved this milestone during the Australia vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match in Sharjah, becoming the first Aussie cricketer to reach the remarkable double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 internationals (T20Is).

Before the clash with New Zealand’s White Ferns, Perry already had over 100 wickets and needed only 27 runs to surpass 2000 in the shortest format. She achieved this milestone in the 14th over of the first innings when she drove Amelia Kerr for a four towards point. Although she was dismissed two balls later for 30 after missing a googly by Kerr, her achievement was already cemented.

Perry is the fourth women’s cricketer to achieve this rare double, joining Pakistan’s Nida Dar, New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, and West Indies’ Hayley Matthews. In men’s cricket, only Shakib Al Hasan has achieved this remarkable feat.

Players with 2000 Runs and 100 Wickets in T20Is:

1. Nida Dar: 2072 runs, 143 wickets
2. Sophie Devine: 3334 runs, 117 wickets
3. Hayley Matthews: 2357 runs, 100 wickets
4. Ellyse Perry: 2003 runs, 126 wickets
5. Shakib Al Hasan: 2551 runs, 149 wickets

In the Australia vs New Zealand clash, Australia won the toss and chose to bat. They made one change, bringing in Grace Harris for Darcie Brown, while New Zealand introduced Fran Jonas for Jess Kerr. Australia finished at 148/8, with Beth Mooney (40), Alyssa Healy (26), and Phoebe Litchfield (18) contributing alongside Perry. Leg-spinner Amelia Kerr shone with four wickets for 26 runs.

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