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At a critical moment in the first Women’s ODI, part of Women’s ashes 2025between Australia and England in Sydney, Ellyse Perry showed off her athleticism and sharp reflexes to complete an exceptional catch and dismiss the England captain. heather knight.
Ellyse Perry’s exceptional catch fires Heather Knight
Facing Ashleigh GardnerKnight attempted an ambitious sweep to a delivery that sailed wide of off stump. The ball, however, was too wide for the shot, forcing her to drag it towards the leg side. This resulted in an ill-timed top edge that shot into the middle of the deep terrain.
Perry, stationed on the boundary, showed excellent anticipation and judgment as the ball floated through the air. He covered significant ground, rushing forward from the depths to position himself for the capture. With the ball sinking quickly, Perry executed a well-timed dive, ensuring he had perfect control as he completed the catch just inches off the ground. The effort required precision and bravery, underscoring Perry’s elite skills on the field. This catch not only ended Knight’s consistent run of 39 runs off 48 balls, but also gave Gardner his first wicket of the match, keeping England’s score in check at 92/3.
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The England captain leaves after a magnificent catch by Ellyse Perry 🙌 #Ashes #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/ZzqbL9oW5r
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 12, 2025
England’s problems with the bat
Choosing to bat first, England managed a modest total of 204 in 43.1 overs, unable to counter Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. The innings started on a shaky note, with Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont going out early, leaving England at 61/2 in the 13th over. Knight held the innings together with a composed 39 off 48 balls, but his dismissal following an exceptional catch by Perry off Gardner marked a turning point. Middle-order contributions of Amy Jones (31 of 30) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (38 off 52) added stability, but frequent wickets prevented England from capitalizing on their starts. Gardner was the standout bowler, taking 3/19, ably supported by Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland with two wickets each. The extras accounted for 25 significant runs, hinting at Australia’s occasional lapses in discipline.
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Australia’s strong start to the chase
Chasing 205, Australia Women took a measured approach, reaching 122/3 in 21.4 overs. though opener Phoebe Litchfield fell cheap to Lauren Archivescaptain Alicia Healy He anchored the chase with half a century of authority, reaching eight limits. Perry (14 of 23) and Beth Mooney (28 off 28) offered useful contributions before being dismissed, with Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell picking up crucial wickets. Despite the fall of three wickets, Healy and Sutherland (10 off 18) ensured stability, keeping the required running speed manageable; However, Sutherland also lost his ground. With 70 runs needed in 25 overs, Australia maintain firm control of the game, taking advantage of their batting depth and the solid platform established by Healy.
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