Lack of batting time 'not frustrating at all' – Ellyse Perry
The Southern Stars dominated all three aspects of the game – they restricted Ireland to a small total of 93/6 in 20 overs and strolled to the target in just 9.1 overs.
"It was lovely to have a small opportunity in the middle," said Perry, who remained unbeaten for a 10-ball nine. "But I think even more impressively so was Alyssa Healy's batting today. And Beth [Mooney] got us off to a great start, too.
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"So a really comprehensive performance by those two. And to come out in the end, and stand up at the other end and watch Alyssa hit the ball is kind of what she is."
Australia's top-order boasts of the likes of Healy, Mooney and skipper Meg Lanning. The strength of their batting order is such that Perry has not been required to chip in with the willow much in the last few months.
She has batted thrice in their last five T20Is and has remained unbeaten on scores of nine, six and 16.
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"No, it's not frustrating at all, because it's been incredibly enjoyable to see the way the team has been evolving over the last 12 months and even in the last six months as well, the work that we've put in to play this style of cricket that we want to play," said Perry about the situation.
"And I think everyone's bought into that. Everyone's got specific roles that they're in the team to play, and I think it's been an absolute pleasure to be a part of that and to see some of the success that we've had so far."
Australia, three-time World T20 champions, are one of the favourites for the title. They are the top-ranked side in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings and seem to have all their boxes ticked so far in the tournament.
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"I think in World Cup tournaments, every match is really important, regardless of your opposition. For two reasons: One, the sport's an amazing thing and results, I guess, surprise people at the time," Perry pointed out.
"But secondly, you know, if you want to be successful in these tournaments, I think you've got to play consistently well. And you've really got to nail the blueprint of play, I guess, that's going to take you all the way. So I think every opportunity we have in a match is an opportunity to do that."