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Young Cricket Prodigy Follows Ellyse Perry's Path
12 Nov
Summary
- Caoimhe Bray, 17, compared to cricket idol Ellyse Perry.
- Bray previously represented the Young Matildas as a goalkeeper.
- She is a key bowler for the Sydney Sixers in WBBL|12.
Seventeen-year-old Caoimhe Bray is rapidly ascending in Australian cricket, with many drawing parallels to the legendary Ellyse Perry. Bray's sporting journey is unique, as she previously represented the Young Matildas as a goalkeeper before focusing on cricket.
She made her mark in the WBBL as the youngest debutant in the competition's history. Now a crucial player for the Sydney Sixers, Bray has established herself as a formidable opening bowler. Her recent match-winning four-wicket haul against the Sydney Thunder showcased her significant talent with the ball.
Bray has been working on her swing bowling and overall understanding of the game during preseason. She expressed optimism about the Sydney Sixers' current WBBL|12 campaign, despite acknowledging that the team has not yet reached its full potential. The team currently sits second on the standings, aiming for further improvements.
The Sydney Sixers are scheduled to face the Melbourne Renegades in upcoming matches. As of 2026-11-12T11:12:45+00:00, the team remains undefeated this season, demonstrating strong performance early in the tournament.
