Ellyse Perry remove Smriti Mandhana in The Hundred [X.com]
In the 13th match of The Hundred, Southern Brave Women faced Birmingham Phoenix Women at Edgbaston on August 3. Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana, playing for Southern Brave, failed to make a significant impact, falling after scoring just 15 runs off 8 balls.
The turning point for Birmingham Phoenix came in the 3rd over of Southern Brave's innings when Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry struck. Perry delivered a full-length, off-stump ball to Mandhana, who attempted to open the face of her bat. However, the ball edged behind, and wicketkeeper Amy Jones took a sharp catch to dismiss the Indian batter.
Perry’s dominance didn't end there. She swiftly removed Maia Bouchier for a duck, continuing her remarkable spell. In her next over, Perry claimed the crucial wicket of Southern Brave's skipper, Georgia Adams, further tilting the match in Phoenix's favor.
Watch - Ellyse Perry removes Mandhana
Perry's exceptional bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs, was instrumental in Birmingham Phoenix's victory. Southern Brave struggled to recover from these early blows and ultimately fell short, losing by 16 runs.