Amelia Kerr - Cricket Player New Zealand | Record and starts
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Melie Kerr is a talented New Zealand cricketer known for her all-round abilities as a leg-spin bowler and aggressive middle-order batter. Here’s a brief profile:
Full Name: Amelia Charlotte Kerr
Date of Birth: October 13, 2000
Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-spin
Role: All-rounder
International Debut:
- ODI: November 9, 2016, vs. Pakistan
- T20I: November 21, 2016, vs. Pakistan
Notable Achievements:
- World Record for Highest Individual Score in Women's ODIs: Kerr made history in June 2018 by scoring an unbeaten 232* against Ireland, the highest individual score in Women’s ODIs.
- Young Star: She became one of the youngest cricketers to debut for the White Ferns at just 16 years old.
- Brilliant All-rounder: Her leg-spin bowling is highly effective, making her a key wicket-taker for New Zealand. She has also developed into a crucial middle-order batter for her team.
Domestic Teams:
- Wellington Blaze (New Zealand domestic)
- Played in overseas leagues like The Hundred and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), representing Brisbane Heat in the WBBL.
Personal Background:
Melie Kerr comes from a cricketing family—her father, Robbie Kerr, played first-class cricket, and her older sister, Jess Kerr, is also a part of the New Zealand women’s team as a fast bowler.
Mental Health Advocacy:
Kerr took a break from international cricket in 2021 to focus on her mental health. She has been open about the importance of mental well-being and has become an advocate for mental health awareness in sports.
She continues to be one of the rising stars in women's cricket, known for her resilience, cricketing intelligence, and ability to influence matches with both bat and ball
