But ellyse: Cricket News & Match Updates

Allan Border Field: Centuries from young Georgia Voll and veteran Ellyse Perry, coupled with a four-wicket haul for Annabel Sutherland propelled Australia to take an unassailable 2-0 lead after thumping India by 122 runs at the Allan Border Field on Sunday.

Under bright sunshine, Georgia, playing just her second ODI, scored 101 – her maiden century in the format, while Ellyse hit 105 – her third 50-over century. Half centuries from Phoebe Litchfield (60) and Beth Mooney (56) ensured Australia posted a mammoth 371/8, their third-highest score in women’s ODIs, against a listless Indian bowling line-up.

Chasing 372 was always going to be a daunting affair for India, who didn’t have the services of Priya Punia batting due to an injury. Despite a fifty by makeshift opener Richa Ghosh and 46 not out from debutant Minnu Mani, India lost wickets at regular intervals which left them bowled out for 249.   Read More...