Ellyse Perry Shines with All-Round Performance on RCB’s Road to ‘E Sala Cup Namde’
In a display of sheer brilliance, Ellyse Perry exhibited her all-round prowess as she propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory in a series of remarkable performances during the latest edition of the Women’s Premier League. From taking the first WPL 6-fer to leading her team’s batting, Perry’s exceptional skills with both bat and ball have not only contributed significantly to her team’s success but have also earned her individual accolades, including the prestigious Orange Cap.
As the tournament comes to an end, Ellyse Perry dazzled spectators with her exceptional skills and played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s quest for championship glory.
In the showdown between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, won the toss and opted to bat.
Delhi Capitals were 64 for no loss in the first 7 overs then massively collapsed for 49 runs against 10 wickets in the next 11.3 overs, posting 113 runs on board. In Bangalore’s chase for victory, Ellyse Perry scored 35, runs off 37 balls comprising four boundaries, helping Bangalore chase the target in 19.3 overs by 8 wickets. Her crucial steady innings led Royal Challengers Bangalore to their maiden trophy win.
In the eliminator against Mumbai Indians, Perry showcased her batting expertise by smashing a commendable 66 runs off just 50 deliveries. Her innings included eight boundaries and a maximum and played a pivotal role in Bangalore posting a competitive total of 135 runs in the eliminator match held on March 15th. Perry’s contribution wasn’t confined to batting alone, she also made her presence felt with the ball, clinching a crucial wicket, and providing a breakthrough for her team while conceding 29 runs. Such a stellar all-around performance rightfully earned her the Player of the Match title, setting the stage for her consecutive accolade.
Perry’s remarkable form throughout the tournament’s league matches is evident from her consistent performances. In the Bangalore leg opener, against UP Warriorz, she struggled for runs, accumulating only 8 off 7 deliveries. However, her performance remained consistent thereafter until the end, against Gujarat Giants, she contributed significantly with an unbeaten 23 off 14 balls, comprising four boundaries, ensuring her team’s stability till the end.
Ellyse Perry is the Orange Cap holder for WPL 2024 🤩
She scored 347 Runs which included some match-winning knocks during knock-out and Eliminator. #CricketTwitter #WPL2024 #DCvRCB #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/ciJbhFYJI8
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) March 17, 2024
Due to injury, Perry missed out on the match against Delhi Capitals but returned in full form against the Mumbai Indians. She maintained her impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 44 and leading her team to a total of 133 runs, showcasing her ability to anchor the innings effectively.
In the match versus UP Warriorz, she further elevated her performance, amassing 58 runs off 37 balls, including four boundaries and sixes each, with a strike rate of 156.76, indicating her growing prowess with the bat. Subsequently, against Delhi Capitals, she nearly reached a half-century with 49 runs off 32 balls including seven boundaries and a maximum, displaying consistency in her form.
In the last league match against Mumbai Indians, she scored an unbeaten 40 runs off 38 balls with five boundaries and a maximum, showcasing a balanced blend of patience and aggression. Her exceptional bowling figures of 6 wickets against 15 runs in that match earned her the well-deserved title of Player of the Match. Notably, her historic 6-fer in a single match highlights her dominance as a prominent figure in the history of women’s cricket. With such remarkable performances, she emerges as a pivotal performer in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s quest for success in the tournament.
With a total of 347 runs off 276 deliveries, including 41 boundaries and seven maximums, Perry boasts an impressive strike rate of 125.72 and an average of 69.4 in WPL 2024. Her all-round contributions extend beyond batting, as she has also scalped a total of 7 wickets, including a remarkable 6-fer against Mumbai Indians with a 15.57 average and 6.81 economy.
Perry’s outstanding performances have not only propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore towards their first maiden victory but have also acquired her individual recognition, culminating in her being awarded the Orange Cap for scoring the maximum runs in the tournament. Her tally of 347 runs is the highest-ever total runs by a player in WPL history and her ability to deliver under pressure and contribute significantly with both bat and ball exemplifies her status as one of the most formidable all-rounders in Women’s Cricket.