ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Crashes Out After Bangladesh Defeat; Ellyse Perry Scripts History
GH News June 21, 2026 01:08 PM

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first player across men’s and women’s T20 World Cups to complete 50 appearances during Australia’s 98-run win over the Netherlands in Southampton on June 20. Perry scored one run in the match as Australia posted 219/6 and restricted the Netherlands to 121/3, while Bangladesh also beat Pakistan in another group game.

Southampton [UK]: Australian legend Ellyse Perry made history, becoming the first-ever player across men's and women's T20 World Cups to complete 50 appearances at the tournament, while Pakistan bowed out of the competition with a loss to Bangladesh at Southampton on Saturday.

During her 50th T20 World Cup match, Perry could score just one run and did not bowl as the Netherlands lost to Australia by 98 runs.

The Netherlands won the toss and opted to field first. Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll (17) put on a 50-run stand for the first wicket. After Australia fell to 51/2, Mooney (74 in 42 balls, with nine fours and a six) and Ashleigh Gardner (58 in 32 balls, with eight fours and a six) put on a 101-run stand for the third wicket.

A quickfire cameo from Georgia Wareham (41 in 18 balls, with eight fours) took Australia to 219/6 in 20 overs.

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