WATCH: Ellyse Perry takes a stunning catch to remove Heather Knight in AUS vs ENG 1st ODI | Women’s Ashes 2025

In one of the crucial moments of the Women’s ODI, the Women’s Ashes 2025between Australia And England in sydney, Elise Perry She showed her athleticism and sharp reflexes to dismiss the English captain. Heather Knight.

Elise Perry dismisses Heather Knight for exceptional treatment

to face Ashleigh GardnerKnight tries a great slog sweep to a tossed delivery wide of the stumps. But the ball was too wide for her to shoot, forcing her to drag her feet to the side. This resulted in a top edge that went the wrong way to deep midwicket.

Perry, who was on the boundary, showed great enthusiasm and judgment as the ball hung in the air. She covered considerable ground, running herself forward from deep for her captors. The ball dived quickly and Perry executed a well-timed dive, which proved to be in perfect control as she finished just inches above the ground. The effort required precision and fearlessness, showcasing Perry’s excellent fielding skills. This catch not only ended Knight’s 39 runs from 48 balls, but also gave Gardner her first wicket of the match, keeping England in control at 92/3.

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The England captain has gone after Ellyse Perry 🙌 great captain # ash #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/ZzqbL9oW5r

– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 12, 2025

She struggled with the English bat.

Electing to bat first, England posted a total of 204 in 43.1 overs, unable to cope with Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. The innings started on a shaky note, with Maia Bouchier And Tammy Beaumont He got off early and left England at 61/2 in the 13th over. Knight combined for 39 of 48 balls, but Perry’s exceptional dismissal off Gardner made all the difference. Intermediate-order contributions from Amy Jones (31 minus 30) and Danny White-Hodge (38 off 52) added to the composure, but repeated wickets prevented England from capitalizing on the start. Gardner was an efficient bowler claiming 3/19. Kim Garth And Annabelle Sutherland with two wickets each. Extras played a significant role for 25 runs, suggesting Australia’s occasional lapses in discipline.

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In the chase, the Australian started steadily.

Chasing 205, Australia Women reached 122/3 in 21.4 overs. Although open Phoebe Litchfield It fell cheaply Lauren filesCaptain Alyssa Healy He hit eight boundaries to link the chase with a dominant half-century. Perry (14 off 23) and House Muni (28 off 28) They made important 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) proved steady, managing the required run rate, but Sutherland lost her wicket. Needing 70 runs from 25 overs, Australia are firmly in control of the game, using their depth in batting and the strong platform laid by Healy.

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.