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Australia Women’s star all-rounder delivered a sensational performance on Day 2 of the one-off Day-Night Test against India Women at the WACA in Perth, smashing a magnificent century and sending fans into a frenzy on social media.
After making a major impact with the ball on the opening day, Sutherland continued her dominance with the bat, producing a brilliant 133-ball hundred that helped Australia build a commanding position in the match. Her remarkable effort not only strengthened Australia’s lead but also highlighted her growing stature as one of the most influential players in women’s Test cricket.
Bowling brilliance to batting masterclass: Annabel Sutherland produces all-round show
Sutherland had already laid the foundation for Australia’s strong position with the ball on Day 1. The talented all-rounder picked up 4 wickets for 46 runs in 17 overs, playing a key role in restricting India Women to 198 in their first innings.
Australia finished the opening day on 96/3, with experienced batter and Sutherland holding fort at the crease. The duo had already added 38 runs in the final session before stumps, setting up an intriguing Day 2.
When play resumed, the pair continued to build momentum for the hosts. Perry and Sutherland extended their partnership with confident stroke play and smart running between the wickets. The partnership added another 90 runs, putting pressure firmly back on the Indian bowlers.
India finally managed to break the stand when Deepti Sharma dismissed Perry, but by then the damage had already been done. Sutherland remained unfazed and continued to dominate the bowling attack.
Sutherland’s century strengthens Australia’s grip
Following Perry’s dismissal, Sutherland stitched together another crucial partnership with Beth Mooney, ensuring Australia moved past India’s first-innings total.
The highlight of her innings came when she brought up her century in just 133 balls, a moment that drew loud cheers from the crowd at the WACA. Her knock combined elegance with authority, featuring crisp drives, powerful pulls, and confident footwork against both pace and spin.
The hundred marked several personal milestones for the 23-year-old star. It was Sutherland’s fourth international century in Tests for Australia Women and notably her first against India. Her previous centuries had come against England and South Africa.
Even more impressively, the knock marked her third consecutive Test century, underlining her extraordinary form in the longest format. All three of those centuries have come on Australian soil, where she continues to maintain a remarkable average of over 100.
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Fans erupt on social media
Sutherland’s stunning innings quickly became one of the biggest talking points online, with fans, analysts, and cricket pages praising the young all-rounder’s brilliance. Several posts on X celebrated her growing reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the game. Many fans highlighted how rare it is to see a player dominate with both bat and ball in the same Test match.
Here’s how fans reacted:
– 7 Tests.
– 10 innings.
– 700+ runs.
– 100+ average.
– 4 Hundreds*.ANNABEL SUTHERLAND – WHAT A PLAYER FOR AUSTRALIA. 🇦🇺🌟
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh)
IND-W Vs AUS-W
Annabel Sutherland Test hundred ❤️— Starc (@BnrStarc)
Unreal numbers from Annabel Sutherland.
The first Australian women to score 4 test centuries.— Saksham (@BaggyGreenZone)
annabel sutherland ⭐️
— 𝙥. (@ssnoozemode)
Women need to play more Test Cricket. It's called Test Cricket for a reason, and Ellyse Perry has laid the pathway while Annabel Sutherland has taken it to a new level. I hope her Test match average stays at 100.
— Doug Mitchell sports fan (@PeoplesAlert1)
I may hate Sutherland only because she doesn't play for my team
What an asset to have in your side.
Dangerous batter, dangerous bowler.
Insane stats – almost not human just perfect
AI generated Annabel— Aarushi (@inkaarkebahane)
As of this drinks break, Annabel Sutherland (122*) is averaging 101 in Test cricket. All four times she's reached 50, she's ended up with at least this many.
— Adam Collins (@collinsadam)
More history 💙 Annabel Sutherland becomes the first Australian woman to score 4 Test hundreds. She’s 24.
— Victorian Cricket Team (@VicStateCricket)
annabel sutherland country against India
— Avay Sha (@avay_69)
Annabel Sutherland is having a test match and a half. Bloody hell. Different gravy, yea.
— Kukubh (@Kukubh_)
Annabel Sutherland is what Cricket Australia thinks Cameron Green is.
— Shailesh (@shailesh18_)
Annabel Sutherland becomes the first Australian woman to score 4 Test centuries! And a gun fast bowler too! What a player!
— Malcolm Conn (@malcolmconn)
ANNABEL SUTHERLAND BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE TO SCORE THREE CONSECUTIVE TEST HUNDREDS. 💥
– Hundred vs South Africa
– Hundred vs England
– Hundred vs India*— Navnit Maheshwari (@Cric_Maheshwari)
Wow Annabel Sutherland 👏👏👏
— Sekhar Sridhar (@noise_segar)
Fastest recorded Test hundred by an Australian woman:
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133 Annabel Sutherland v IND at Perth, today
148 Annabel Sutherland v ENG at Nottingham, 2023
149 Annabel Sutherland v SA at Perth, 2024
155 Beth Mooney v ENG at Melbourne, 2025
156 Jill Kennare v ENG at Perth, 1984— hypocaust (@_hypocaust)
Take a bow Annabel Jane Sutherland i'm speechless 🙇🙇👑👑
What a player you are!!— moka pot (@coffeemonk9)
Scoring 100s in women's Tests for AUS
1x: 16 players
2x: 6 players
3x: Betty Wilson, Jill Kennare
4x: ANNABEL SUTHERLAND
— Swamp (@sirswampthing)
ridiculous to compare Don Bradman and Annabel Sutherland, Bradman couldn't even bowl
— BND For All 🌞 (@BigNonVeganDave)
What a cricketer, Annabel Sutherland. Hope she gets to play plenty more tests
— Whine and Jeez (@dibblydobblr)
Death, taxes and Annabel Sutherland scoring Test match hundreds 💯
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27)
Annabel Sutherland. Special cricketer 🫡🙏
— Mayank (@ImMayankB)
Annabel Sutherland. Playing in her 7th Test & just made her 4th century (and she still has the second innings). And she’s 24. And took 4 wickets yesterday. Love ya Bellsy 🥰
— Mae Connelly 🌾 ❤️💙 (@GrainsMae)
That is what generational talent means 💫. Annabel Sutherland ❤️
— Dumbledore (@JS1214f)
Yeah Annabel Sutherland is going to go down as the greatest ever female test cricketer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Picasstonian (@hf2_0_2_)
Annabel Sutherland is a very special player. Will go down as an all time great.
— Arj_G_Photography (@Arj_G_Photos)
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