Women’s Ashes Test: Ellyse Perry misses century by one run, but Australia in command | Cricket News – Times of India
Ellyse Perry, the Australian all-rounder, fell just one run short of scoring a century on day one of the the women’s Ashes Test match against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, as Australia finished the day at 328/7.
After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat, but their openers Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield were unable to capitalize on their starts.
Ellyse Perry then came to the crease and built a crucial partnership of 119 runs with Tahlia McGrath. However, England spinner Sophie Ecclestone broke the partnership by dismissing McGrath for 61.
Rain interrupted play, leading to an early tea break and a delay of 90 minutes before the third session resumed. Ecclestone continued to trouble Australia, taking two wickets in an over by dismissing Jess Jonassen and captain Alyssa Healy.
Ellyse Perry, who has an impressive Test average of over 75, looked set to score her third century with 15 boundaries to her name. However, England debutant Lauren Filer tempted Perry into a drive when she was on 99. Perry made contact with the ball, but it flew off the outside edge and was caught by Nat Sciver-Brunt at gully.
Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland then put on a 77-run partnership to limit the damage for Australia. However, Gardner was eventually dismissed when England took the new ball, with Lauren Bell having her caught behind for 40.
At stumps, Sutherland remained unbeaten on 39, accompanied by newcomer Alana King.
This Test match serves as the opening fixture of the multi-format Ashes series, which will be followed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.
England are aiming to regain the Ashes from Australia after being winless in the 2021-22 campaign.
(With agency inputs)
After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat, but their openers Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield were unable to capitalize on their starts.
Ellyse Perry then came to the crease and built a crucial partnership of 119 runs with Tahlia McGrath. However, England spinner Sophie Ecclestone broke the partnership by dismissing McGrath for 61.
Rain interrupted play, leading to an early tea break and a delay of 90 minutes before the third session resumed. Ecclestone continued to trouble Australia, taking two wickets in an over by dismissing Jess Jonassen and captain Alyssa Healy.
Ellyse Perry, who has an impressive Test average of over 75, looked set to score her third century with 15 boundaries to her name. However, England debutant Lauren Filer tempted Perry into a drive when she was on 99. Perry made contact with the ball, but it flew off the outside edge and was caught by Nat Sciver-Brunt at gully.
Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland then put on a 77-run partnership to limit the damage for Australia. However, Gardner was eventually dismissed when England took the new ball, with Lauren Bell having her caught behind for 40.
At stumps, Sutherland remained unbeaten on 39, accompanied by newcomer Alana King.
This Test match serves as the opening fixture of the multi-format Ashes series, which will be followed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.
England are aiming to regain the Ashes from Australia after being winless in the 2021-22 campaign.
(With agency inputs)
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