In a bold move for the women’s team ahead of the first-ever Tier One county competition, Australia’s renowned all-rounder Ellyse Perry has joined Hampshire.
Perry is available for two Metro Bank One Day Cup games and six Vitality Blast games in July. If the team makes it to Vitality Blast Finals Day, she will also be accessible. She is scheduled to play her first game against The Blaze at Chesterfield on July 4 and then Somerset in the Utilita Bowl on July 6.
The purchase of Perry, a contemporary great, is a significant declaration of Hampshire’s intentions. Her resume includes five Ashes victories, two ODI World Cups, six T20 World Cups, and gold at the Commonwealth Games. She is the top run scorer and wicket-taker in the Women’s Ashes and was consistently present during the recent 16-0 thumping of England.
The 34-year-old, who most recently played for 2024 WPL champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, is in high demand on the women’s T20 circuit. She finished second on the 2025 edition’s run charts with 372 runs at an average of 93. She will play for Birmingham Phoenix, whom she led last season, in the women’s Hundred after her time with Hampshire.
The Hampshire squad’s website read, “I’m really looking forward to joining the Hampshire team this summer,” Perry said. “The club has been a leader within the women’s game for the last ten years and I’m excited to have the opportunity join the team at such an exciting time for domestic cricket in England.”
“Ellyse Perry is one of the best cricket players in the world, and we are excited to have her join the team this summer,” said Paul Prichard, interim head coach of Hampshire Women. She will be a huge asset both on and off the pitch, and her record in every format speaks for itself.
“Our group of young players will learn so much from Ellyse Perry and I know our fans will be incredibly excited to see her in a Hawks shirt.”
Ellyse Perry purchase comes after Prichard was named temporary head coach yesterday, following Charlotte Edwards’ departure last week to take over as head coach of the England Women’s team in lieu of Jon Lewis.
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