Ellyse Perry's bizarre run-out: Star all-rounder left clueless | WATCH

In a peculiar incident during a T20I match on Sunday, Australia’s Ellyse Perry was run-out in one of cricket's most unusual dismissals. The 33-year-old all-rounder, batting on 34, attempted a single after misjudging a delivery from New Zealand spinner Amelia Kerr. An LBW appeal from wicketkeeper Izzy Grace distracted her, leading to her dismissal as Grace swiftly removed the bails.

Following Perry's exit, Australia faltered, collapsing from 91/3 to a total of 142 runs. However, they secured a 29-run victory as New Zealand struggled to reach 113. This win gives Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which serves as crucial preparation ahead of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. Australia, with a remarkable record in T20 cricket, has won six of the eight World Cups held to date.

Adaptive cricket in focus for Sophie Devine's New Zealand at Women's T20 World Cup

Meanwhile, New Zealand Women skipper Sophie Devine opened up on how New Zealand will look to ace the UAE conditions during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The searing hot conditions that have historically favoured the spinners in the UAE will be a far call from the cloudy, seam-friendly environs of New Zealand. Devine stated that her side is working on ways to adapt to the Asian conditions.

"We have been specific and clear with how we want to play and what we think is going to work in those conditions. We reflected and reviewed how we'd played and what we'd worked on previously and have had a real eye on what the conditions are like," Devine said, as quoted by the ICC.

Devine put an emphasis on the scoring rates to ensure that New Zealand has the upper hand with the bat while restricting those opportunities for the opposition.

The ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be held from October 3rd -20th. (Agencies)