Published 18:23 IST, November 3rd 2020
Ellyse Perry turns 30: Netizens post top birthday wishes for World Cup-winning cricketer
Australia's prolific women's cricketer Ellyse Perry enjoys a huge fan following all over the world for her sensational all-round performances over the years.
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Australia's Ellyse Perry is one of the most recognized names in women's cricket. She has successfully carved a niche for herself and has earned a massive fan following globally with her stellar performances over the years. Interestingly, Perry has represented the Australian national team in both cricket as well as football. The dynamic sports star rings in her 30th birthday on Tuesday.
Ellyse Perry birthday: Fans wish the cricketer on her 30th birthday
Perry, who is currently plying her trade with the Sydney Sixers team in the Women's Big Bash League, has earned several accomplishments in her illustrious career. She debuted for the national side at the age of 16 and became the youngest Australian to feature in international cricket. Having featured in several Women's T20 World Cup over the years, she has been a part of the winning side 5 times.
Perry has emerged as an elite all-rounder for the Australian women's team. With her dependable batting and disciplined medium-fast bowling, she is a vital cog for both her national as well as Women's Big Bash League team. The 30-year-old is a global superstar and received birthday wishes from all over the world on her special day.
Ellyse Perry stats
The all-rounder has featured in all three formats for her country. She is widely appreciated for her remarkable limited-overs performances. Perry has featured in 120 T20Is for Australia and has amassed 1218 runs at an average of 28.3. She has 112 wickets to her name in the format with an outstanding economy rate of 5.86. In 112 ODIs, the star all-rounder has scored 3022 runs and has scalped 150 wickets.
She has fared exceptionally well in the Women's Big Bash League as well. Perry is the captain of the Sydney Sixers side in the league. The cricketer has 2,646 runs to her name in 73 matches, whereas she has also taken 33 wickets. She was also named as Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer of the year in 2019 for her exceptional all-rounder exploits. Ellyse Perry is the first sportsperson to participate in both ICC Cricket World Cup, as well as the FIFA World Cup. She also is the first cricketer to achieve the feat of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is.
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Updated 18:23 IST, November 3rd 2020