Molineux updates on Perry's fitness after T20WC semi-final
In-form all-rounder Ellyse Perry retired hurt during Australia’s chase against the West Indies.
As Australia clinched the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final, Ellyse Perry was deemed retired hurt after she was seen walking off the pitch, accompanied by the team physio.
Australia captain Sophie Molineux believes the premier all-rounder should be available for the all-important summit clash on Sunday at Lord's.
"Yeah, a bit of that again. I think just some quad awareness. But it sounds like she should be more than okay to go on Sunday," Molineux said.
Flawless Australia ease past West Indies to seal a place in the final | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026
Australia sealed a dominant eight-wicket victory over West Indies to secure a place in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Perry had come in to bat after Australia lost Phoebe Litchfield in the fifth over of their chase.
The veteran all-rounder was batting at 2 off seven balls when she retired hurt with Australia's score at 64/2 after seven overs.
Having scored successive half-centuries in their previous two outings, including against India, Perry has been pivotal to Australia’s campaign.
From her six outings so far, Perry has amassed 185 runs for Australia, making her the highest run-scorer for the team at this T20 World Cup, and the fourth-highest overall.
Ellyse Perry retired out against the West Indies | Women's T20WC 2026
Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry was declared retired out midway during their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final chase.
Earlier, having won the toss and electing to bowl first, Australia put in a masterful display to restrict the West Indies to 125/7 from their 20 overs.
All-rounder Ash Gardner was the key performer with two wickets as well as an unbeaten knock of 35 runs with the bat.
Six-time winners of the competition, Australia will now face the winner from the second semi-final between England and South Africa in the summit clash.