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The Oval audience was slack in the air.

The lengthy, enthusiastic ovation demonstrated that they had witnessed something special.

A delicate late cut and a few moments prior to the gap’s completion completed Davina Perrin’s astonishing century.

She knew she was about to reach a remarkable feat, as it turned out, but Perrin maintained the calm and control she had displayed throughout the entire innings.

Given that she is only nine days shy of turning 19 this year, Perrin’s knock of 101 from 43 balls, which included 15 fours and five sixes, is all the more impressive.

Make no mistake: this was a magnificent innings, not just one for teenagers. Stop completely.

However, the fact that it was a teenager’s choice to lead her team to a Lord’s final in a knockout game makes it even more thrilling.

In response to the sharp decline of black British players in the professional game, Perrin has entered the ACE program, which was founded by ex-english professional footballer Ebony Rainford-Brent in 2020.

Five years later, Perrin becomes the first black British woman to score a century in a T20 for statistical purposes.

When I first met her, she was 13 years old, Rainford-Brent told BBC Sport. We immediately went for a net once the lockdown was lifted.

When the bowling machine came out, I instructed her to strike through the cover, over the top of the cover, and finally down the ground.

She immediately hit it with strength and precision, and she was flawless. At age 13, I was immediately aware of her uniqueness after she completed a full 360 game.

At The Oval, she demonstrated her versatility by starting with a drive through the covers before effortlessly flicking the ball over the square leg for six a few balls later.

With West Indies legends Sir Viv Richards and Brian Lara serving as inspirations, it should come as no surprise that Perrin’s game has a flamboyance – “a good swagger,” says Rainford-Brent.

“I adore Sir Viv’s flair. I adore Brian Lara’s ability to run and score well, and he was eager to do so. All I’m really thinking about is that,” Perrin told Sky Sports.

Since I was six or seven years old, I’ve been watching my father’s YouTube videos ever since he first started showing them up.

Perrin hopes to be able to provide something similar to what is offered to the younger generation.

Because we are a minority, she told BBC Sport, “I’m extra proud of what I’ve done in these situations.”

“I’m hoping now that I’ve set a bit of a platform so more young black girls – and boys, of course – can see they can do it too,” says one woman who doesn’t play black in the professional game.

The fastest women’s T20 century by an English woman is a 42-ball hundred, which is also the fastest by an English woman in a major league or full-member T20 international.

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn described it as “the cleanest of striking and the clarity of mind.”

England is likely to become interested in that combination right away.

The explosive hitting Perrin can provide, especially on the T20 side, is crying out for Charlotte Edwards’ side.

Although her century was breathtaking, she is still far from the finished article, so there is a need for some restraint.

In her subsequent six innings, scores of 13, 14, 10, four, three, and five followed an unbeaten 72 from The Hundred’s previous 40th.

When she is on song, Perrin is impervious to consistency, which is a sight to behold.

She told BBC Sport, “I’m looking to build on that with more experience.”

The Superchargers opener struggled to impose herself when the opposition bowlers hit their straps early during that run of low scores.

Good luck if you let her leave for a flyer. Working her way into an innings is still a process that needs to be improved for the time being.

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t see England caps in her future, so why throw Perrin straight into international cricket might not be wise.

It’s ridiculous because she has such talent, according to Rainford-Brent.

“It’s intriguing to watch her transition to the England side because the future is so bright for her.”

Rainford-Brent suggests that you need look no further than your current Superchargers team-mate and potential Ashes rival to see what kind of impact Perrin might have.

“I have always been a big fan of Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield.” We’ve seen how dominant she has been of women’s cricket recently, and Davina will follow her, she said.

Jack Grealish rushed over an advertising hoarding and made his way toward Everton’s cheering supporters moments after the final whistle whistle at Molineux.

Grealish’s fans screamed and stretched to the beat to capture the player who once more propelled his new team to victory.

He must have forgotten about the similar circumstances he experienced last season while sat on Manchester City’s bench.

Since joining Everton on a season-long loan, Grealish has transformed from a forgotten figure to a main man.

He added another man-of-the-match performance to Everton’s 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers after scoring twice in the 2-0 victory over Brighton last weekend.

Toffees have scored two or more goals in consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time under that name.

Grealish hasn’t played for England since Thomas Tuchel took over the country at the start of the year, and he was left out of his most recent squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.

When asked why the two players were not included, the England boss said, “There’s no doubt I am a big fan of Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Jack Grealish.”

“Big personalities and big players are always present.” Although I am aware that both of us are desperate, we chose Reece James and Tino Livramento and Rashy [Marcus Rashford] and Ebs [Eberechi Eze] in Jack’s shoes. There is a winner.

Last season, Grealish only started seven Premier League games.

After starting two of his new team’s first three, he appears to be a player who has resurrected wearing Everton’s blue.

He had 60 touches, 35 passes, and a passing accuracy of 91.4%, which Jose Sa denied him a goal in addition to two assists in his action-packed performance against Wolves.

On his return to the West Midlands, the former Aston Villa player also scored seven free kicks for his side.

Everton manager David Moyes commented, “He is even better than I thought.”

He probably needs some love and care. He also requires games.

He should start putting more pressure on himself as the season progresses, and he will do so even better.

He is significantly impacting society. whether it is his assistance, his presence, or many other things.

So, to him, all credit. He has the minutes he might not have in a while.

He is excellent, you know. What Jack gives us is a level of creativity that, hopefully, will lead to goals.

When asked about his recent improvement, Moyes responded, “It’s all about Jack and his own mentality being better. It’s not anything to do with me.

I’m certain that there is a small piece to support our commonality. You have something to strive for in life, in my opinion.

Grealish contributed two assists overall to Manchester City during his previous two Premier League campaigns that were otherwise unpopular.

He already has four games in the new year.

Moyes demanded that the club hire “elite players” to match their “elite new stadium” at the beginning of the summer.

Grealish’s arrival has more than fulfilled that requirement.

He heavily contributed to the move for Iliman Ndiaye’s goal, which gave Everton a 2-1 lead over Wolves, as well as his four assists in the previous two games.

The 29-year-old is already flourishing under Moyes, making Everton’s attack’ focal point.

Even though Grealish played more than 1, 000 minutes less than Dwight McNeil in the first half of last season, his four assists total for Everton players in 2025-26 are already the second-most since the start of the season.

“We frequently discuss the team’s lack of mavericks.” Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock remarked to BBC Sport that Jack Grealish is a “maverick player” who can work hard for the team.

Because he was battling for everything, “he has that side in him as well,” the home fans were upbeat last week at the new stadium.

Grealish, who moved to City for a record sum of money in 2021 for a record sum of money, was getting ready to play for his country at this time last year.

When Lee Carsley became interim manager, he scored the second goal in Dublin’s 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland.

He has only made two Three Lions appearances since then.

Jack Grealish rushed over an advertising hoarding and made his way toward Everton’s cheering supporters moments after the final whistle whistle at Molineux.

Grealish was yelled at like a rock star, and screamers erupted to applaud the player, who had just added two more assists to once more propel his new team to victory.

He must have forgotten about the similar circumstances he experienced last season while sat on Manchester City’s bench.

Since joining Everton on a season-long loan, Grealish has transformed from a forgotten man to a main man in double quick succession.

He added another man-of-the-match performance to Everton’s 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers after scoring twice in the 2-0 victory over Brighton last weekend.

Toffees have scored two or more goals in consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time under that name.

Since Thomas Tuchel took over at the beginning of the year, Grealish has not played for England. He is missing from his most recent squad for World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Andorra, which will be played at his former club Aston Villa.

England manager Tuchel on Friday addressed questions about why the two players were not included in the list, stating, “There’s no doubt I am a big fan of Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Jack Grealish.

“Big personalities and big players are always present.” Although I am aware that both of us are desperate, we chose Reece James and Tino Livramento and Rashy [Marcus Rashford] and Ebs [Eberechi Eze] in Jack’s shoes. There is a winner.

Last season, Grealish only started seven Premier League games.

After appearing in two of his new team’s first three games, he appears to be a player who has resurrected wearing Everton’s blue.

While he had 60 touches, 35 passes, and a passing accuracy of 91.4%, Jose Sa denied him a goal in addition to two assists in an action-packed performance against Wolves.

On his return to the West Midlands, the former Villa player also netted seven free kicks for his side.

Everton manager David Moyes commented, “He is even better than I thought.”

He probably needs some love and care. He also requires games.

He should start putting more pressure on himself as the season progresses, and he will do so even better.

He is significantly impacting society. whether it is his assistance, his presence, or many other things.

So, to him, all credit. He has the minutes he might not have in a while.

He is excellent, you know. What Jack gives us is a level of creativity that, hopefully, will lead to goals.

When asked about his recent improvement, Moyes responded, “It’s all about Jack and his own mentality being better. It’s not anything to do with me.

I’m certain that there is a small piece to support our commonality. You have something to strive for in life, in my opinion.

Grealish contributed two assists overall to Manchester City during his previous two Premier League campaigns that were otherwise unpopular.

He already has four games in the new year.

Moyes demanded that the club hire “elite players” to match their “elite new stadium” at the beginning of the summer.

Grealish’s arrival has more than fulfilled that requirement.

He heavily contributed to the move for Iliman Ndiaye’s goal, which gave Everton a 2-1 lead over Wolves, as well as his four assists in the previous two games.

The 29-year-old is already flourishing under Moyes, making Everton’s attack’ focal point.

Even though Grealish played more than 1, 000 minutes less than Dwight McNeil in the first half of last season, his four assists total for Everton players in 2025-26 are already the second-most since the start of the season.

“We frequently discuss the team’s lack of mavericks.” Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock remarked to BBC Sport that Jack Grealish is a “maverick player” who can work hard for the team.

Because he was battling for everything, “he has that side in him as well,” the home fans were upbeat last week at the new stadium.

Danny Murphy, a former midfielder for Liverpool, Tottenham, and Fulham, added on BBC Match of the Day: “The forward line was creative and brave. The fans of Everton must be enthralled, not just Jack.

Grealish, who left Aston Villa for City in 2021 for a record sum of money, was getting ready to play for his nation at this time last year.

When Lee Carsley became interim manager, he scored the second goal in Dublin’s 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland.

He has only made two Three Lions appearances since then.