First ever T20 international in Perth

The first-ever T20 International staged in Perth was at the WACA Ground between Australia and New Zealand on 11 December 2007. A total 17,344 fans watched Australia defeat New Zealand by 54 runs. Michael Clarke made his debut as captain of the Australia T20 team and Player of the Match and the country's big hitting all-rounder Andrew Symonds belted 85 from 46 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. New Zealand's Jacob Oram finished unbeaten on 66 from 31 balls including five fours and six sixes.