Amelia Kerr, the young gun of New Zealand cricket, has fulfilled a childhood dream by leading her team to their first-ever T20 World Cup title. In a stunning all-round performance in the final against South Africa, she not only played a crucial role with the bat but also took three wickets to help secure a 32-run victory. This triumph is even more special for Kerr as it was Sophie Devine, a player she looked up to since she was 9, who inspired her to take up cricket while watching the final of the 2010 Women's T20 World Cup. Despite facing challenges and doubts, New Zealand remained resilient and emerged as champions, proving that dreams do come true.
New Zealand claimed their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title in Dubai International Stadium with a 32-run victory over South Africa. Captain Sophie Devine and her team scraped past the semifinal and went into the final after a string of 10 consecutive losses in T20Is. However, they were led by an all-round performance by Amelia Kerr, who top scored with a 38-ball 43 and took a crucial wicket in the final against South Africa. Brooke Halliday also played a valuable innings of 38 runs in 28 deliveries. For South Africa, captain Laura Wolvaardt chose to bowl first but New Zealand put up a challenging total of 158-5 in 20 overs. Nonkululeko Mlaba took 2-31 for South Africa. However, in the end, it was New Zealand's night to lift the trophy as they dominated over South Africa in all departments.
After years of struggles and heartbreaking losses, New Zealand's women's team, known as the White Ferns, finally emerged as the champions in the T20 World Cup. Led by veteran players Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu, the team had a near-flawless campaign, sweeping away every opponent in their path after a stunning opening match against India. This victory marks New Zealand's fourth ICC title, with the men's team winning the Champions Trophy in 2000 and the World Test Championship in 2021, and the women's team winning the ODI World Cup in 2000.
In a highly anticipated match, New Zealand batted first in the final of the 2021 Women's T20 World Cup against South Africa. After a strong start by openers Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr (43), Brooke Halliday (38), and Suzie Bates (32) made crucial contributions to help New Zealand post a total of 158 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a middle-order lull, Halliday and Kerr put on a 57-run partnership before New Zealand ended their innings with a flourish, setting a target of 159 for South Africa to win the much-awaited final.
New Zealand's White Ferns made an impressive win against the Sri Lankan Lionesses in their Group A fixture at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Amelia Kerr contributed with two wickets while Georgia Plimmer's knock of 54 runs helped secure a victory for the Kiwis. Sri Lanka, with a disappointing performance, leaves the competition without a single win. New Zealand now sets its sights on their final match against Pakistan to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
New Zealand put on a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in their Group A fixture at the T20 World Cup 2024. The Kiwi bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to a low total of 115 runs, with Amelia Kerr picking up two wickets. In response, Georgia Plimmer's 54-run knock helped New Zealand secure a comfortable victory in just 17.3 overs. Despite their win, New Zealand remains third on the points table, with a tough match against Pakistan still to come. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the tournament continues as they have yet to win a single game.
In a high-scoring WPL 2024 game, Harmanpreet Kaur's blistering unbeaten 95 off 48 balls helped Mumbai Indians chase down a record target of 191 runs in the final over against Gujarat Giants. This win not only secured Mumbai's place in the playoffs but also pushed them to the top of the points table. Gujarat's captain Beth Mooney and Dayalan Hemalatha's big knocks helped set a mammoth target of 191, but Harmanpreet's sensational partnerships with Yastika Bhatia and Amelia Kerr led Mumbai to a thrilling victory.
The Women's Premier League season continues with an intense match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians where the latter emerged victorious by 7 wickets. With Mumbai Indians' win, Orange and Purple Cap holders have been revealed, with Grace Harris and Amelia Kerr currently holding the titles for top run scorer and top wicket taker respectively. The latest and updated list of Orange Cap holders in WPL 2024 includes players such as Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana, and Sabbhineni Meghana.
Mumbai Indians continue their impressive run in the WPL tournament, as they secure a seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB suffers their second consecutive loss, as they struggle to find their form against the opposition. Amelia Kerr-powered MI bulldoze their way to the target, claiming their third victory in four games and securing the top spot in the points table.
The reigning champions, Mumbai Indians, asserted their dominance once again in the Women's Premier League with a convincing five-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants. Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai's strong batting lineup proved too much for Gujarat to handle. The Mumbai bowlers also played a crucial role in the team's success, with Shabnim Ismail and Amelia Kerr taking a combined nine wickets to secure their second win in a row.