Ellyse Perry Achieves Milestone in T20 World Cup as Australia Dominates Netherlands

Ellyse Perry has etched her name in cricket history by becoming the first player to participate in 50 T20 World Cup matches. This milestone coincided with Australia's commanding victory over the Netherlands, where Perry had a modest performance. Meanwhile, Pakistan's journey in the tournament ended with a loss to Bangladesh. Discover the match highlights and Perry's impressive statistics in this thrilling cricket update.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2026, 00:13 IST

Historic Achievement for Ellyse Perry

In a remarkable feat, Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has become the first player in the history of both men's and women's T20 World Cups to reach 50 matches. This milestone was marked during a match where Pakistan faced elimination after losing to Bangladesh in Southampton on Saturday.

In her landmark 50th T20 World Cup appearance, Perry managed to score only a single run and did not bowl, as the Netherlands suffered a significant defeat against Australia, losing by 98 runs.

The Netherlands won the toss and chose to field first. Australia’s Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll (17) established a solid 50-run partnership for the opening wicket. After a brief setback at 51/2, Mooney (74 runs off 42 balls, including nine fours and a six) and Ashleigh Gardner (58 runs off 32 balls, with eight fours and a six) combined for a formidable 101-run partnership for the third wicket.

A quick-fire innings from Georgia Wareham (41 runs off 18 balls, with eight fours) propelled Australia to a total of 219/6 in their 20 overs.

For the Netherlands, Iris Zwilling was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 52 runs.

In their batting response, the Netherlands lost two early wickets for just 17 runs. However, Babette de Leede (56 not out off 57 balls, with five fours) and Sterre Kalis (44 not out off 43 balls, with five fours and a six) formed a 96-run partnership. Ultimately, the Netherlands concluded their innings at 121/3.

Over her 50 T20 World Cup matches, Perry has accumulated 559 runs at an average of 27.95 and a strike rate of 115.02, with her highest score being 42. Additionally, she has claimed 42 wickets at an average of 17.16, making her the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the women's T20 World Cup.

In another match, Bangladesh faced Pakistan, opting to bat first. After a shaky start at 13/3, contributions from Nigar Sultana (36 runs off 38 balls, with five fours), Sobhana Mostary (22 runs off 19 balls, with three fours), and Shorna Akter (39 not out off 22 balls, with five fours) helped Bangladesh reach 123/6 in their 20 overs. Fatima Sana was the top bowler for Pakistan, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs.

Pakistan began their chase positively with Muneeba Ali (25 runs off 30 balls, including a four and a six) and Gull Feroza (23 runs off 18 balls, with four boundaries) forming a 49-run partnership. However, Nahida Akter (3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs) and Sanjida Akter Meghla (3 wickets for 21 runs) restricted Pakistan to just 100/8 in their innings.