Despite falling just one run short of another Ashes hundred, Ellyse Perry's innings deserves to be recognized as a remarkable display, as highlighted by Katya Witney.

 

Even the most dedicated statisticians would do a double-take upon seeing Ellyse Perry's Test match statistics. Prior to the Trent Bridge Test, her batting average stood at an impressive 75.20 after 17 innings. Since her debut in 2008, she has recorded two centuries (including an unbeaten double century) and three half-centuries. However, a closer look at her performances over the past six years leaves observers in stunned silence.

During this period, spanning eight innings, Perry has been dismissed only three times. Two of those dismissals occurred in the Canberra Test match against England last year, where she scored 18 and 41 runs respectively. The third dismissal was in Taunton in 2019, when she notched an impressive 116 runs. Across these innings, she has amassed a total of 619 runs, showcasing her unwavering determination at the crease and resulting in an extraordinary average of 206.33 during this time span

                                                

When it comes to comparing individual statistics between men's and women's cricket, it's important to consider the disparity in the number of matches played. However, there is one remarkable fact that stands out in Perry's case. Among both male and female players, only Don Bradman surpasses Perry in terms of batting average and total runs scored. This extraordinary statistic not only makes for an impressive graphic, but also highlights Perry's exceptional standing in the game and emphasizes the level of admiration she deserves.