Australian sporting icon Ellyse Perry has achieved a rare distinction in global sport, excelling at the highest level in both football and cricket. She remains the only athlete to have represented Australia in both a FIFA World Cup and multiple ICC World Cups, building one of the most remarkable dual-sport careers in modern history.

Perry began her international journey in 2007, making her debut in both football and cricket around the same time. She initially represented Australia as a footballer before eventually choosing to focus entirely on cricket, a decision that went on to define her legacy in the sport.

Record-Breaking ICC Career

Perry has now become one of the most decorated players in cricket history, with a record nine ICC tournament titles at the senior level. She was part of every Australian squad that won the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, and 2026, as well as ODI World Cup triumphs in 2013 and 2022.

With Australia winning the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Perry added her ninth ICC trophy, making her the most successful player in terms of ICC titles across both men’s and women’s cricket.

Football Achievements

Before becoming a cricket superstar, Perry also made her mark in football. She represented Australia in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she scored a goal in the quarter-final against Sweden. Across her football career between 2007 and 2012, she scored three international goals while playing as a defender.

Performance in T20 World Cup 2026

In the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, Perry continued to contribute strongly for Australia. She scored 198 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 132.88, including two half-centuries, and remained unbeaten in the final. With the ball, she also picked up four wickets, underlining her value as a genuine all-rounder.

From scoring on football’s biggest stage to dominating cricket’s global tournaments, Ellyse Perry’s career stands as one of the most unique and successful in world sport.