Ellyse Perry: Her Journey, Personal Life, Achievements, and Net Worth

Ellyse Perry was born on November 3, 1990, in Wahroonga, a suburb of Sydney. She attended Beecroft Public School and completed her higher education at Pymble Ladies College. At Pymble, she was the Sports, Athletics, and Cricket Captain. Perry is known for playing various sports, such as Tennis, Athletics, Touch Football, and Golf. She is also studying Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. Perry started her international cricket career in July 2007, becoming the youngest Australian to play international cricket. Just a month after being selected, she joined Australia’s women’s team.

Perry publicly announced her relationship with Matt Toomua on October 24, 2013. Less than a year later, they got engaged on August 20, 2014, and married on December 20, 2015.

 

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Ellyse Perry’s Domestic Cricket Career

In the 2007–08 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), Perry debuted for New South Wales in a match against South Australia. She took 2 wickets for 29 runs in her ten overs, caught a crucial catch, and helped her team win by 7 wickets. Her first WNCL wicket was the in-form Karen Rolton.

In her second WNCL match, Perry scored 12 runs and took 3 wickets for 21 runs, leading her team to a 25-run victory. Although she didn’t take any wickets in her next two matches, she made an impact in the fifth match by scoring 37 runs and taking 2 wickets for 10 runs, leading her team to a 66-run win.

She went wicketless in the penultimate match, giving away 51 runs and was left out of the final match. Despite this, Perry ended her debut season for New South Wales with 66 runs at an average of 13.20 and 9 wickets at an average of 24.00 in seven matches.

New South Wales was awarded the trophy as they topped the points table after the finals were washed out.

Women’s Premier League (WPL)

Ellyse Perry was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹1.7 crore in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) season in 2023.

In the 2024 season, Perry won the Orange Cap and received a prize of ₹5 lakh. She scored 347 runs in nine games, averaging 69.40 and hitting two half-centuries.

Women’s Big Bash League Career

Perry became the first player and the captain of Sydney Sixers in the inaugural season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). She led her team to the playoffs despite losing their first six matches.

Ellyse Perry’s International Cricket Career

Perry made her Women’s One-Day International (WODI) debut at 16 against New Zealand, making her the youngest player to represent Australia in cricket. In her first match, she took 2 wickets for 37 runs from eight overs. Perry has scored over 3,000 runs and is the third female cricket player to take 150 WODI wickets.

At 17, Perry made her test debut against England in 2008, becoming the youngest Australian to play test cricket. In that match, she scored 27 runs and took 3 wickets. So far, she has scored 624 runs and taken 31 wickets in her test career, becoming the fourth woman to score two consecutive Ashes Test centuries, following Betty Wilson, Enid Bakewell, and Claire Taylor.

Perry made her Women’s T20 International (WT20I) debut in 2008 against England, scoring 25 runs and taking 4 wickets. She became the only player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in men’s and women’s T20Is, playing over 100 WT20I matches.

Full Name	Ellyse Alexandra Perry
Nickname	Pez
Date of Birth	3 November 1990
Age	34 Years
Net Worth in rupees (₹)	₹1.17 billion ($14 M)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpion
Birth Place	Wahroonga, Australia
School	Beecroft Public School
College	Pymble Ladies College
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales
Family	Father – Mark Perry Mother – Kathy Perry Brother – Damien Perry Sister – Not Known
Jersey No.	8
Playing Role	All-rounder
Batting Style	Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast
Height (approx.)	176 cm / 1.76 m / 5′ 9″
Husband	Matt Toomua (Australian rugby union player)
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Traveling, Working out
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Blonde
Favourite Cricketers	Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Michael Bevan, Belinda Clarke
Favorite Cricketer	Michael Hussey

Awards and Achievements

• Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World in 2016 and 2019
• Belinda Clark Award in 2016, 2018, and 2020
• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2019
• ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019
• Sports NSW Athlete of the Year in 2019

 

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Lesser-known and Interesting Facts about Ellyse Perry

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cricketers engaged with fans through Instagram live sessions. In one session, cricketer Murali Vijay said he’d like to go on a dinner date with Ellyse Perry, calling her beautiful. Perry humorously responded by saying, “I hope he’s paying.”
• Perry also played professional football, making her international debut at 16. She is the youngest Australian to represent the country in cricket and football.
• Perry had to choose between football and cricket as balancing both became challenging. She ultimately chose cricket.
• Along with Sherly Clark, Perry has written children’s books.
• Perry was married to Australian rugby player Matt Toomua, but after five years, they announced their divorce.
• She is a regular on Triple J’s radio breakfast show with Tom Ballard and Alex Dyson, where she presents the segment “Perry Good Sports Woman.”
• In 2013, Perry was ranked 36th in SportsPro Magazine’s list of the world’s most marketable athletes, making her the highest-ranked Australian.
• On July 19, 2019, during the Women’s Ashes Test, Perry set the record for the most runs scored between dismissals in women’s test cricket, with 329 runs.
• During a WBBL match in 2017, Perry hit a ball into the crowd, accidentally injuring a 13-year-old boy. She immediately rushed to check on him and called him the next day to ensure he was fine.
• Perry was part of the Matildas squad for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
• She also played in the 2013 International Women’s Club Championship with Sydney FC.
• Throughout her football career, Perry scored three international goals.

FAQs on Ellyse Perry Biography

Q. What is Ellyse Perry’s profession?
A. Ellyse Perry is a professional cricketer from Australia.

Q. What is the height of Ellyse Perry?
A. Ellyse Perry stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Q. Who are Ellyse Perry’s parents?
A. Her father’s name is Mark Perry, and her mother is Kathy Perry.

Q. What is Ellyse Perry’s age?
A. Ellyse Perry is 34 years old, born on November 3, 1990, in Wahroonga, Australia.

Q. When is Ellyse Perry’s birthday?
A. Ellyse Perry celebrates her birthday on November 3.

Q. What is the weight of Ellyse Perry?
A. Ellyse Perry weighs around 60 kg.

Q. Who is Ellyse Perry’s husband?
A. Ellyse Perry was married to Matt To’omua, a famous rugby player.

Q. Who is Ellyse Perry’s sibling?
A. Ellyse Perry has a brother named Damien Perry.

Q. What is Ellyse Perry’s education?
A.Ellyse Perry has completed her graduation.

Q. What is Ellyse Perry’s net worth?
A. Ellyse Perry’s net worth is ₹1.17 billion ($14 M)

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