Ellyse Perry became Australia’s all-time leading run-scorer in women’s Test cricket, surpassing Karen Rolton’s record with a 76-run innings.

Ellyse Perry became Australia’s all-time leading run-scorer in women’s Test cricket during the second day of the one-off Test against India at the WACA, reaching 1,000 runs with a single and surpassing Karen Rolton’s record with a boundary. Her 76-run innings, including 10 fours and a six, helped Australia post 217 for four at tea, building a 19-run lead after dismissing India for 198. Perry also became the first woman to achieve both 1,000 runs and 30 wickets in women’s Tests. Annabel Sutherland remained unbeaten on 93, and the match continues.