Channelling Viv and Lara - could Perrin 'dominate' after record century?
Summary
Davina Perrin, a young cricketer, made headlines by scoring a record-breaking century in only 43 balls, just before turning 19. She led the Northern Superchargers to the final of The Hundred, a professional cricket competition. Perrin's performance is especially notable as she is the first black British woman to achieve this feat in a T20 format.Key Facts
- Davina Perrin scored 101 runs from 43 balls in a cricket match.
- She completed her century with an impressive 15 fours and five sixes.
- This performance took place in a knockout game, helping her team reach the final.
- Perrin is the first black British woman to score a century in a T20 professional game.
- She came through the ACE programme, aimed at increasing black British players in cricket.
- Perrin's cricketing style is influenced by legends Viv Richards and Brian Lara.
- She hopes her success will inspire more young black girls and boys to take up cricket.
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