Australia women all-rounder Ellyse Perry is eager for the upcoming pink-ball Test match against the India women team. She believes it's going to be a good clash with the presence of skillful batters on the Indian side despite the conditions at Perth being more suited for Australia.
India women's team is set to play their maiden Day-Night Test (September 30 to October 3) on the tour of Australia later this year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed the news through a tweet on Thursday (May 20).
"It's an absolutely wonderful venue for a women's Test. The pitch provides that little bit of extra pace and bounce, the ball carries through really well, there's a little bit of sideways movement," Perry was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
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"That's certainly in (our) favour … our conditions and the Australian style of cricket but having said that, looking at the Indian team, some of the skills of their players, particularly their batters, it's going to be a really well-contested Test match and a great opportunity for both sides."
Although WACA is known for assisting pacers, Perry said they will be picking a balanced side which has helped them succeed in recent years.
"(Playing four fast bowlers) would be really dependent on the conditions and how the wicket presents at the time but one of the great things about the group and the way it's evolving is there's some wonderful players coming through," Perry said.
"Certainly, some great young quicks but I think equally our spin stocks are just as exciting. Georgia (Wareham) and Sophie (Molineux) and Ash (Gardner) has also been bowling really well in the last six months or so. There's some great options there and one of the strengths in the last little bit is just how balanced our side is across the board."
India's tour Down Under will start with a 3-match ODI series between 19-24 September. The day-night Test will be played later (30 September – 3 October), followed by a three-match T20I series (7-11 October).
(With PTI Inputs)
