Champion all-rounder Ellyse Perry recently displayed her extraordinary abilities in a stunning performance during the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 season.
In the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz, Perry’s stellar innings of 58 runs off 37 balls not only helped Royal Challengers Bangalore to a formidable total of 198 for 3 wickets but also left spectators in amazement at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore. Since this was the final WPL encounter to be held in Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was the ideal send-off match for the fans.
Partnering with skipper Smriti Mandhana, Perry built a brilliant partnership of 95 runs off just 64 balls exhibiting her remarkable batting prowess. Her fifty came off a mere 33 balls, laying the foundation for Bangalore’s dominant performance. However, it was her sheer power that captivated the crowd, especially when she smashed Deepti Sharma for a massive 80-meter six in the second last ball of the penultimate over.
The ferocity of Perryโs shot not only cleared the boundary ropes but also unintentionally shattered a car window, much to the surprise of both Perry and the spectators. Ellyse Perry reacted by putting her hands on her head after seeing the glass window being broken.
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So Ellyse Perry broke the glass ๐โค๏ธ#CricketTwitter #WPL2024 #UPWvRCB pic.twitter.com/ct5NgQiOl6
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) March 4, 2024
Despite her astonishment at the unintended consequence of her shot, Perry’s performance highlights her ability to leave a lasting mark on the game. Her contribution not only pushed Bangalore to a commanding position but also provided fans with an unforgettable moment of cricketing brilliance.
This incident was a similar occurrence during Perry’s knock of unbeaten 70 off 56 balls for the Sydney Sixers against the Hobart Hurricanes back in the 2019 Womenโs Big Bash League, where her striking effectiveness caused the ball to smash out the window of an ambulance.
As Perry continues to redefine the boundaries of women’s cricket with her unparalleled skill and power, her latest innings serve as yet another example of her status as one of the game’s most formidable players, capable of captivating audiences and breaking barriers with every stroke of the bat.