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At a critical juncture in the first Women’s ODI, part of Ashes of woman 2025between Australia i England in sydney, Ellyse Perry showed his athleticism and sharp reflexes to complete an outstanding catch and dismiss the England captain Heather Knight.
Ellyse Perry’s outstanding catch dismisses Heather Knight
face Ashleigh GardnerKnight attempted an ambitious sweep to a pitched delivery outside the off stump. The ball, however, was too wide for the shot, forcing her to drag it down leg. This resulted in a wrong top edge that shot into the deep end.
Perry, stationed on the edge, showed excellent anticipation and judgment as the ball hung in the air. He covered significant ground, sprinting forward from deep to position himself for the catch. With the ball coming down quickly, Perry executed a well-timed dive, making sure he had perfect control as he completed the catch just inches off the ground. The effort required precision and bravery, underscoring Perry’s elite fielding skills. This catch not only ended Knight’s steady 48-ball 39-run knock, 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 is gone after a superb catch by Ellyse Perry 🙌 #Ashes #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/ZzqbL9oW5r
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 12, 2025
England’s struggles with the bat
Electing to bat first, England managed a modest total of 204 in 43.1 overs, unable to counter Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. The innings began on a shaky note, with Maia Bouchier i Tammy Beaumont out early, leaving England at 61/2 on 13. Knight held the innings together with a composed 39 from 48 balls, but his dismissal to an exceptional catch by Perry off Gardner marked a inflection Medium order contributions from Amy Jones (31 of 30) i Danni Wyatt-Hodge (38 off 52) added stability, but frequent wickets prevented England from capitalizing on their starts. Gardner was the standout bowler, claiming 3/19, supported by Kim Garth i Annabelle Sutherland with two doors each. The extras accounted for a significant 25 runs, hinting at Australia’s occasional lapses in discipline.
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Australia’s steady start in the chase
Chasing 205, Australia Women took a measured approach, reaching 122/3 in 21.4 overs. Although opener Phoebe Litchfield fell cheap Lauren Filescaptain Alyssa Healy he anchored the chase with an authoritative half-century, hitting eight boundaries. Perry (14 of 23) and Beth Mooney (28 off 28) provided 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 run rate manageable, but Sutherland also lost his wicket. With 70 runs needed from 25 overs, Australia remain firmly in control of the game, taking advantage of their depth in the batting and the solid platform laid by Healy.
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company
