Did Ellyse Perry Just Pull Off a Maxwell-Style Rescue for Australia?
Australia secured a crucial win over India in the Women's World Cup. Although Alyssa Healy received the POTM award, the contribution of Ellyse Perry can't be ignored. Perry played a knock similar to Maxwell against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
Australia secured a crucial win over India in the Women's World Cup. Although Alyssa Healy received the POTM award, the contribution of Ellyse Perry can't be ignored. Perry played a knock similar to Maxwell against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
India and Australia clashed against each other in a thrilling Women's World Cup match. India had the upper hand for the majority of the game. But the team still lost it, thanks to the finish played by Ellyse Perry. But the Australian all-rounder
In the 2023 World Cup, Glenn Maxwell was injured in the game against Afghanistan. Yet, he went on to play a match-winning knock for the team. And in the match against India Women, Ellyse Perry did the same. Returning to the pitch after being retired hurt, Perry finished the game with her bat.
1. Ellyse Perry vs India
The Women's World Cup saw the clash between India Women and Australia Women. It was a battle for the number 1 place in the rankings. In this game, India also had a home ground advantage, and they were also sent to bat first. The Australian bowlers, though, had an erratic day with the ball.
As a result, India ended their innings by posting 330 runs on the board. Ellyse Perry did not bowl in the entire innings, but she decided to contribute with the bat. Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield had a great opening stand. But as soon as Litchfield was dismissed,
She did not have a good time on the field. Although Perry was able to score runs, she faced injury issues. After she had scored 32 runs off 40 balls, Perry got herself retired hurt. It was clear to the fans that she was suffering from cramps. Moreover, it was not even clear whether she could bat again in this game or not.
Australia stood at the score of 299/6, and constant wickets were falling. Perry came for the chase, with the team needing 32 runs off 36 balls. Perry arrived at the chase, and the team required 32 runs on 36 balls. When India was on the point of winning, Ellyse snatched the game out of their hands. She, therefore, ended with a six, pursuing the total of 3 wickets to go.
2. Glenn Maxwell vs Australia
The League stage of the 2023 World Cup had Afghanistan and Australia against each other. This was a do-or-die game for Australia in case they were to make the playoffs. Afghanistan took advantage by winning the toss and went to bat first. With Ibrahim Zadran scoring a century, the team finished at 291/5.
Australia has come to be recognised for a good batting line-up. However, the team lost to Afghanistani bowlers. At one point, Australia stood at the score of 91/7, and Afghanistan had a 99.5% chance of winning.
Glenn Maxwell was suffering from cramps in the game, and he even struggled to take singles. Still, he received the much-needed support from Pat Cummins, who stood at the other end. It should be noted that Afghanistan also dropped two catches of Maxwell during the game.
He was given an opportunity to work out things to the end of Australia. Maxwell achieved the highest score in the World Cup by an individual when he scored 201 runs in 128 balls. Moreover, this score was given when the Australian team had less than 1 percent of winning chance. This match also opened the way for the Australian team to win the World Cup.
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