The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, is nearing its end as the Australia women’s national cricket team faces the West Indies women’s national cricket team at The Oval for the first semi-final. During the match, Australia’s star all-rounder Ellyse Perry got injured while batting in the second innings.
Ellyse Perry retired hurt at the end of the seventh over due to a quad issue. There has been no official confirmation regarding the nature of the injury. Chasing the small target of 126 runs, Australia has made a strong hold in the run chase. Perry did not bowl in this game and is playing as a batsman for the team.
Ellyse Perry out of World Cup?
Ellyse Perry played a drive on the last ball of the sixth over, but the ball did not go down the pitch and it did not go to Aliya Alleyne, who failed to stop it. After playing that shot, the physio came out, and almost immediately it was decided that she would not be able to continue.
Currently, she has been assessed and can return to bat if needed. The six-time T20 World champions will not risk it as they look to reach another final. Australia won the match by 8 wickets with 7 overs remaining; This is a resounding result, meaning Ellyse Perry will not participate in the game any further.
Ellyse Perry is still a match winner for Australia
Before this match, Perry played a sensational performance in the final group stage game against India. He bowled just one over in that game and did not get any wicket, but with the bat he performed very well for the Australian team and won the match against Harmanpreet Kaur’s team.
The 35-year-old player played a brilliant inning of 56 runs with the help of 8 fours in 38 balls against India. At one time the Australian team was struggling at 68/3 and from there the experienced player along with Ashley Gardner made a 100-run partnership for the fourth wicket and ensured Australia’s victory before being dismissed.
Coming into the match, West Indies suffered an injury in the form of Deandra Dottin.
Many more to follow….