Ellyse Perry Biography :
Ellyse Perry is an Australian all-rounder and one of the most successful players in women's cricket. In July 2026 she won her seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup when Australia beat England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's. She also played football for Australia, and she was the first player to appear in both an ICC Cricket World Cup and a FIFA World Cup.
Ellyse Perry's height is 176 cm, which is about 5 ft 9 in. She was born on 3 November 1990 (age 36) in Wahroonga, New South Wales.
She played 18 matches for the Australian women's football team between 2007 and 2013, scoring three goals, and played club football in the W-League for Central Coast Mariners, Canberra United and Sydney FC until 2016. She then concentrated fully on cricket.
Early Life & Journey
Ellyse Alexandra Perry was born on 3 November 1990 (age 36) in Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia. She attended Beecroft Public School and Pymble Ladies' College, where she was sports and cricket captain. During her school days, Perry played tennis, athletics, touch football and golf along with soccer and cricket. Her father, Mark Perry, has been her personal coach.
In 2007 Perry was picked by New South Wales for an under-19 interstate tournament. She performed well and was soon called up to an Australian youth team for a tour of New Zealand. Her performances helped her fast-track the route to the senior team.
On 22 July 2007, Ellyse Perry made her one-day international debut against New Zealand in Darwin. With that debut she became the youngest Australian, male or female, to play international cricket. She made her T20 international debut on 1 February 2008 against England in Melbourne and her Test debut on 15 February 2008 against England at Bowral.
Her first women's World T20 in England in 2009 did not go to plan. She came back strongly in the 2010 World T20 final and won the player of the match award as Australia won the title.
At the 2013 ICC Women's World Cup in India, Ellyse led the Australian bowling attack. She played the final with a painkiller injection for an ankle injury. In 2015, she won the player of the series award in the women's Ashes.
She became the first Australian player to play 100 T20 international matches on 17 November 2018, against India at the 2018 ICC Women's World T20. In the 2017-18 Ashes Test she scored 213 not out, the highest Test score by an Australian woman. In July 2019 she became the first player to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 internationals.
Ellyse Perry in 2025 and 2026
At the 2025 ODI World Cup in India, Perry batted at No. 3. In the semi-final against India in Navi Mumbai on 30 October 2025 she scored 77, but India chased 339 to win by five wickets.
In December 2025 she withdrew from the 2026 Women's Premier League season for personal reasons. She had played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in every WPL season until then and was part of the RCB team that won the 2024 title.
At the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, Perry became the first cricketer, male or female, to play 50 T20 World Cup matches. She was player of the match for an unbeaten 56 against India in the group stage. Australia then beat England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on 5 July 2026. It was her seventh T20 World Cup title, after 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Cricket & Stats
As of November 2026, Ellyse Perry has played 15 Test matches for Australia, scoring 1,006 runs and taking 39 wickets. Her highest Test score is 213 not out and her best figures in an innings are 6 wickets for 32 runs.
In one-day internationals, she has played 171 matches, scoring 4,691 runs and taking 167 wickets (as of November 2026). Her highest ODI score is 112 not out and her best bowling is 7 wickets for 22 runs.
In T20 internationals, she has played 184 matches, scoring 2,558 runs and taking 131 wickets (as of November 2026). Her best T20I bowling is 4 wickets for 12 runs.
She has also won the ICC Women's World Cup twice (2013 and 2022) and Commonwealth Games gold in 2022. She has won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award as the ICC's women's cricketer of the year three times and the Belinda Clark Award three times, and was one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Decade for 2010-19. In the WBBL she plays for the Sydney Sixers, whom she captained in the first season.
BioData
Full Name: Ellyse Alexandra Perry
Father: Mark Perry
Coach/Mentor: Mark Perry (Father)
Date of Birth: 3 November 1990 (age 36)
Birth Place: Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Australian
Schools: Beecroft Public School; Pymble Ladies' College, New South Wales
Height: 176 cm (about 5 ft 9 in)
Role: All-rounder (right-handed bat, right-arm pace)
Marriage: Married Australian rugby player Matt Toomua in December 2015; the couple announced their separation in July 2020.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ellyse Perry's height?
Ellyse Perry's height is 176 cm.
How tall is Ellyse Perry in feet?
At 176 cm, Ellyse Perry is about 5 ft 9 in tall.
When was Ellyse Perry born?
Ellyse Perry was born on 3 November 1990 (age 36).
Where was Ellyse Perry born?
She was born in Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia.
Who is Ellyse Perry?
Ellyse Perry is an Australian cricket all-rounder who also played football for Australia. She was the first player to appear in both an ICC Cricket World Cup and a FIFA World Cup.
Is Ellyse Perry married?
Ellyse Perry married rugby player Matt Toomua in December 2015. The couple announced their separation in July 2020.
How many T20 World Cups has Ellyse Perry won?
Ellyse Perry has won seven ICC Women's T20 World Cups, the latest in July 2026 when Australia beat England at Lord's.
What are Ellyse Perry's career stats?
As of November 2026 she has played 15 Tests, 171 ODIs and 184 T20Is. She has 4,691 ODI runs and 167 ODI wickets.
Did Ellyse Perry play in WPL 2026?
No. She withdrew from the 2026 Women's Premier League season for personal reasons. She had played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in every earlier WPL season.
What is Ellyse Perry's highest Test score?
Her highest Test score is 213 not out, scored in the 2017-18 Ashes. It is the highest Test score by an Australian woman.
