23-Year-Old Australian Star Annabel Creates History with First Century in Women's Test Cricket Against England
Emerging Australian star Annabel Sutherland has etched her name in the record books by scoring the first century in the history of women's Test cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). She achieved this remarkable feat on the second day of the ongoing Women’s Ashes Test against England.
Annabel’s Display of Resilience
Annabel came to the crease late on Day 1 after Georgia Voll's dismissal in the seventh over of Australia's innings. On Day 2, she reached her century off 193 balls, striking a boundary off Sophie Ecclestone. This was her third Test century and her second against England. Previously, she played a brilliant knock of 210 runs against South Africa at the WACA last year, just three runs short of the Australian record of 213 runs held by Ellyse Perry in women’s Tests.
Century with Two Lives
Annabel's path to the century wasn't without challenges. She survived two chances on Day 2—first when Danni Wyatt dropped her catch at 29 runs, and later when wicketkeeper Amy Jones missed a tough opportunity at 31 runs. Capitalizing on these chances, Annabel made history at the MCG.
A New Chapter in Test History
With this century, Annabel Sutherland joins the ranks of Australian greats Betty Wilson and Jill Kennare, who hold the record for the most centuries in women’s Test cricket. Notably, this is the first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949 and also the first-ever women’s pink-ball Test at the venue.
The Future Star Annabel
Having scored three centuries in just a handful of Test matches, Annabel Sutherland has already proven her extraordinary talent. Her historic innings at the MCG will be remembered for years to come.
