A record-breaking knock by Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll’s maiden international hundred have lifted Australia to an imposing total of 8-371 in the second women’s ODI against India in Brisbane.
In scorching conditions at Allan Border Field on Sunday, Voll reached three figures in just her second game for her country before veteran Perry bludgeoned a record six sixes on her way to the third ODI century of her career.
Perry’s big-hitting eclipsed Alana King’s previous record of five sixes by an Australian in a women’s ODI innings, while the 34-year-old has also now hit the most sixes in women’s ODIs of any Australian with 42 – two better than Meg Lanning’s career tally of 40.
Their knocks were the highlights of a dominant display by the batters as Australia aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series following a five-wicket win in Thursday’s opener.
Voll, who made an unbeaten 46 on debut in Thursday’s victory, shared big stands with Phoebe Litchfield and Perry before falling for 101 off just 87 deliveries.
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Ellyse Perry powers a shot though the off-side.Credit: Getty Images