The Adelaide Oval became the stage for history when Alice Perry, the heartbeat of Australian women’s cricket, took the field for her 350th international outing in the third T20 against India. Debuting in 2007, she now stands alone as Australia’s most capped female player.
Only Harmanpreet Kaur (357) and Suzie Bates (355) have played more games internationally, placing Perry in rarified air. Her career is a testament to resilience and brilliance.
Humble as ever, Perry said, ‘Landmarks aren’t my focus. I cherish being part of this team’s ride, adding value, and finding joy in it. There’s always more adventure ahead—we’ll see where it leads.’
Vice-captain Alyssa Healy follows with 295 matches and will retire after next month’s Test tour of India, marking the end of an era.
A statistical powerhouse, Perry boasts in Tests: 930 runs including 213* (2 tons, 4 fifties), 39 wickets (14 games). ODIs: 4,504 runs (3 centuries, 37 half-tons), 166 wickets (165 matches). T20Is: 2,200 runs (9 fifties), 126 wickets (170 games).
Tied at 1-1, the series finale promised fireworks. The Adelaide victor would not only snag the series but also immortalize Perry’s milestone in triumph.