PERRY RETIRES HURT IN AUSTRALIA'S T20 SEMI-FINAL WIN

Ellysse Perry walked off the field during Australia's T20 World Cup semi-final against West Indies at The Oval on 30 June 2026, citing a quad injury. Perry departed after facing seven deliveries and scoring two runs, forcing her to sit out the remainder of the match. Australia completed their chase of West Indies' 126-run total in 13 overs, winning by eight wickets. Beth Mooney scored an unbeaten 61 to guide Australia to victory.

The injury raised concerns ahead of Sunday's final, with Australia set to face either England or South Africa. Perry has recorded 185 runs across the tournament and struck a match-winning 56 at Lord's against India when Australia's top order struggled. No obvious physical sign of injury was visible as Perry left the field, though medical staff have flagged the quad issue as a potential concern. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is similarly under observation with a calf strain ahead of the other semi-final on Thursday evening.

Australia's squad depth may mitigate Perry's potential absence, with number seven batter Annabel Sutherland having scored four Test centuries. The team has progressed through the tournament undefeated and a Perry-less victory would still represent a strong position. Perry's potential unavailability for the final represents the first substantial obstacle Australia have encountered in their pursuit of a seventh T20 World Cup title.