Annabel Sutherland Creates History with Record-Breaking Century in Pink-Ball Test at MCG
Annabel Sutherland made history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the MCG during the pink-ball Ashes Test against England. The Australian all-rounder reached her third Test hundred in just six matches, equalling Betty Wilson and Jill Kennare. She capitalized on England’s fielding errors, reaching her century in 193 balls. Sutherland's remarkable innings came after a tough white-ball series, highlighting her resilience.
Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland made history by scoring a remarkable century in the ongoing pink-ball Women’s Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Playing in just her sixth Test, Sutherland became the first woman to register a Test hundred at the MCG and the third Australian woman to reach three Test centuries.
The 22-year-old reached her hundred off 193 deliveries during the second session on day two, capitalizing on two dropped catches by England. She was initially given a lifeline on 29 when Danni Wyatt-Hodge missed a catch off Ecclestone’s bowling, followed by another chance two runs later when wicketkeeper Amy Jones failed to grab an edge.
Sutherland’s first Test century came against England 18 months ago at Trent Bridge, where she scored an unbeaten 137 while batting at No.8. She followed it up with a career-best 210 against South Africa in Perth after being promoted to No.6. Despite struggling in the white-ball series, scoring just 54 runs in six innings, she bounced back in the MCG Test after being promoted to No.3 due to Ellyse Perry’s injury concerns. Her century adds another milestone to Australia’s dominance in women’s Test cricket.
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