Ellyse Perry Achieves Historic Milestone at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Australia Clinches ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Ellyse Perry made history by setting a remarkable world record during Australia's victory at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on July 5. The Australian team triumphed over their long-time rivals, England, winning the final by seven wickets with 17 balls remaining at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground. Perry was at the crease when the winning runs were scored, sealing Australia's seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. She has been a part of all seven championship teams, having participated in the tournaments held in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, and now 2026. Additionally, she has claimed two Women's World Cup titles in 2013 and 2022.

Ellyse Perry's Unprecedented Achievement

Perry has now become the first cricketer, male or female, to win nine ICC titles, establishing herself as the most decorated cricketer in the history of international competitions. Previously, she shared this record with Alyssa Healy, who secured eight major trophies before her retirement earlier this year. Perry is also the only player to have won the Women's or Men's T20 World Cup seven times, surpassing Healy, who won the event six times during her career.

Top Players with Most ICC Titles

Among male cricketers, Ricky Ponting leads with five senior ICC trophies, while Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are tied for second place alongside several other notable players.

Perry also made history by becoming the first player to win eight finals, surpassing Healy, who won seven times while being part of the playing XI. Both players were on the bench during one final of their impressive trophy collections. Perry missed the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final in 2020 due to injury, while Healy was not selected for the 2013 ICC Women's World Cup final against the West Indies. Perry matched Healy's record by playing in seven finals and winning six of them in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.