At just 23 years of age, Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland has etched her name among modern greats by completing 100 international wickets in Australia’s commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 8, 2025.
The landmark moment came in the 3rd game of Australia’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign, where the confident right-arm medium-pacer struck twice in her disciplined spell (8.3-1-15-2) to help bundle out Pakistan for 114. With this win, Australia, under skipper Alyssa Healy, moved to the top of the group standings with 5 points, having secured two wins from three outings and one washout against co-host Sri Lanka.
Australia’s triumph was built on a remarkable recovery act with the bat after being reduced to 76/7 in the 22nd over. Beth Mooney’s valiant 109 off 114 balls proved central to the fightback, aided by Kim Garth’s gritty 47-ball 11 and a record 106-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Alana King (51* off 49). Posting 221/9 in their quota of 50 overs.
The Australians then unleashed their bowling depth, where Sutherland sealed her milestone with trademark precision, reinforcing her status as one of the most complete all-rounders of her generation. She got to the landmark when she picked up the big scalp of the opposition skipper, Fatima Sana (11 off 12 balls), in the 13th over of the innings to provide the 6th breakthrough for Australia.
Since making her ODI debut on 3rd October 2020 against New Zealand at Brisbane, Annabel Sutherland has become a crucial component of Australia’s pace unit. In 44 matches (40 innings), she has captured 48 wickets at an impressive average of 21.91 and an economy rate of 4.57. Her ODI career is highlighted by two four-wicket hauls, with her standout spell coming during the 2022 Women’s Ashes at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, where her 9-0-31-4 dismantled England. Australia cruised to an eight-wicket win that day, and Sutherland duly earned the Player of the Match award, an early glimpse of the match-winning qualities that define her bowling today.
Her ODI growth has been marked by consistency in applying pressure during the middle overs and providing breakthroughs with her skiddy seam movement. The 23-year-old’s evolution into a dependable wicket-taker is further evidenced by her strong start to the ongoing World Cup, where she delivered a brilliant 9-1-26-3 in their campaign opener against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium, Indore, helping Australia kick off in commanding fashion.
Annabel Sutherland made her T20I debut against England on 1st February 2020 at Canberra, the starting point of an all-round career that promised balance between control and aggression. In 45 T20Is so far (42 innings), she has bagged 40 wickets at an average of 19.20 and an economy of 6.44, including two four-wicket hauls. Her best figures, 2.1-0-8-4 against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 23rd March 2025, remain a standout display of accuracy and impact. Australia won that game by 82 runs, with Sutherland’s fiery spell breaking the back of New Zealand’s batting lineup.
The T20I format has allowed her to expand her versatility, complementing her bowling with useful lower order runs and exceptional fielding. Her adaptability under varying conditions has made her invaluable in both bilateral series and ICC tournaments, where her ability to handle pressure has steadily matured across formats.
Sutherland’s red-ball journey began against India on 30th September 2021 at Carrara, where her disciplined line and length quickly caught attention. In 6 Test matches so far, across 11 bowling innings, she has taken 13 wickets at an average of 29.30 and an economy of 3.29. Her strength with the new ball and ability to sustain pressure through long spells have given Australia an additional dimension in multi-day contests.
While her numbers appear modest in the longest format, they reflect promise and steady progression, essential traits in the demanding art of Test bowling. Her performances against England and India in the multi-format series have shown her growing tactical maturity, especially in exploiting movement off the seam in Australian and English conditions.
The ongoing 13th edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 30th September to 2nd November, has so far been a strong campaign for Australia. With two emphatic wins and one washout, they sit atop the group table with 5 points, shaping up as early favourites for the semifinals. Their latest win over Pakistan was a testament to their competitive depth and resilience, rescuing an innings in despair, setting up a defendable total, and delivering a clinical bowling performance.
Annabel Sutherland’s 100-wicket milestone arrived amid this spirited campaign, adding another feather to Australia’s golden era of women’s cricket. From her debut as a teenager in 2020 to evolving into a match-winning strike bowler on the world stage, Sutherland’s journey embodies consistency, discipline, and an unrelenting desire to rise for her team. As Australia chase their record-extending 8th ODI World Cup title, her all-round presence will undoubtedly remain a defining pillar of their campaign.
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