ICC Women's World Cup 2017, Australia vs Pakistan: 5 Talking Points

Elyse Villani starred in Australia’s win

#3 Ellyse Perry’s all-round brilliance

She was the fulcrum around which the Australian middle order revolved

Since making her debut for Australia at a tender age of 16, Perry has been a vital cog to Australia's dominance in international cricket. She scored a match winning 90-balls 71 in the previous game against the Kiwis and replicated the performance against Pakistan with a 97 ball 66.

She was the fulcrum around which the Australian middle order revolved. She kept her head down and guarded her wicket when the Asian team was dominating early on and then accelerated later on. Perry stepped up exactly when her teammates were looking for someone to guide them through in Meg Lanning’s absence.

If batting for over 30 overs was not enough, she returned with the ball and conceded 24 runs in her quote of 10 overs to put pressure on the opponents.

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