• Ellyse Perry’s remarkable run-out in The Hundred Women 2024 left bowler Emily Arlott in sheer disbelief.

  • Trent Rockets clinched a 3-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix to stay alive in the competition.

WATCH: Ellyse Perry stuns Ashleigh Gardner with a brilliant run-out; Emily Arlott’s reaction breaks the internet | The Hundred Women 2024
Ellyse Perry runs out Ash Gardner in The Hundred Women 2024

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The 28th match of The Hundred Women 2024 saw Birmingham Phoenix face off against Trent Rockets at Edgbaston on Monday. The thrilling encounter went down to the wire, with the Rockets clinching a dramatic 3-wicket victory to stay in the competition.

Ellyse Perry’s fielding brilliance sends Ashleigh Gardner packing

Despite a disappointing performance with the bat, where she scored just 5 runs before being dismissed by Alexa Stonehouse, Ellyse Perry made her mark in the field. She executed a stunning run-out, dismissing her national teammate Ashleigh Gardner with an incredible piece of fielding.

The moment came on the 77th ball of the Rockets’ chase. Katie George attempted to play a ball bowled by Emily Arlott straight down the ground. George and Gardner initially went for a quick single but hesitated and decided against it. Perry seized the opportunity, picked up the ball, and delivered a perfect throw to the bowler’s end. Gardner’s desperate dive to make her ground fell short by mere inches.

Emily Arlott’s stunning reaction to Perry’s incredible fielding goes viral

Perry’s remarkable run-out left bowler Arlott in sheer disbelief. As Perry executed the run-out with pinpoint accuracy, Arlott’s immediate reaction was one of stunned amazement. Her eyes widened in shock, and her mouth dropped open, capturing the raw emotion of the moment. The moment was quickly picked up by cameras, and Arlott’s genuine astonishment resonated with fans around the world. Social media platforms were flooded with clips of her reaction, with many users sharing and commenting on how it perfectly encapsulated the unexpected brilliance of Perry’s effort.

Here is the video:

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Trent Rockets stay alive with a crucial win

In the game, Birmingham Phoenix posted 112/6 in their allotted 100 balls, with Sterre Kalis (47 off 46) and Richa Ghosh (41 off 36) being the key contributors. Gardner (2/17) and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/16) took two wickets each.

The Rockets chased down the target with three balls to spare, thanks to a match-winning knock of 34 runs from skipper Brunt. The victory kept the Rockets in the running, while Phoenix has been eliminated from the tournament.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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