In a landmark moment for Australian women’s cricket, star all-rounder Alice Perry etched her name in the history books by becoming the first player from her country to feature in 350 international matches. This feat was achieved during the third T20I against India at Adelaide on Saturday, capping a remarkable career that began back in 2007.
Perry’s longevity sets her apart in the sport. Only two other women cricketers have surpassed her match tally: India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur with 357 games and New Zealand’s Suzie Bates with 355. Perry’s milestone underscores her enduring impact on the game, blending consistency with excellence across formats.
Reflecting on the achievement, Perry shared her grounded perspective. ‘I don’t have any particular landmarks in front of me. I just want to experience what this team is doing, and as long as I’m contributing and finding satisfaction in it, I’ll stick around. There are always exciting things ahead, but we’ll see where it goes.’
Among active Australian players, vice-captain Alyssa Healy trails with 295 matches. Healy, who leads in ODIs and Tests, has announced her retirement from international cricket following next month’s day-night Test against India.
Perry’s statistics paint the picture of a true great. In 14 Tests, she has amassed 930 runs including two centuries and four half-centuries, with a highest score of 213 not out, alongside 39 wickets. Her ODI record boasts 4,504 runs from 165 matches—featuring three tons and 37 fifties—and 166 wickets. In T20Is, she has 2,200 runs and 126 scalps across 170 games.
The series hangs in balance at 1-1, making Saturday’s clash decisive. The winner in Adelaide will claim the three-match T20I series, adding extra drama to Perry’s historic appearance.