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Amelia Kerr

Amelia Charlotte Kerr is a dynamic New Zealand all-rounder, known as "Melie," who bats right-handed and bowls leg-spin, holding records like the highest score (232*) in Women's ODI history and being a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. A family legacy, she plays for the White Ferns, Wellington Blaze, and international franchise teams like Mumbai Indians, earning awards for her exceptional skill with both bat and ball. 

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Full Name
Amelia Charlotte Kerr
Born
13 October 2000
Country
New Zealand
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg break
Birthplace
Wellington, New Zealand
Place Of Birth
Wellington
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
England Women vs New Zealand Women · 1st ODI Women ODI May 10, 2026 55 82 3 0 67.07
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 3rd ODI Women ODI April 4, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 2nd ODI Women ODI April 1, 2026 179 139 23 1 128.78
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 1st ODI Women ODI March 29, 2026 36 60 3 0 60.00
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 5th T20I Women T20 March 25, 2026 105 55 19 1 190.91
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 4th T20I Women T20 March 22, 2026 31 29 4 0 106.90

Matches

England Women England Women
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
306/7
Result
240/10
NZ-W won by 66 runs April 4, 2026 3:30 am
South Africa Women South Africa Women
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Teams Represented

  • International: New Zealand (White Ferns)
  • Domestic (NZ): Wellington Blaze (HBJ Shield, Super Smash)
  • Franchise Leagues:
    • WBBL (Australia): Brisbane Heat, Sydney Sixers
    • WPL (India): Mumbai Indians
    • The Hundred (UK): MI London, London Spirit, Manchester Originals 

International Debuts

  • ODI Debut: November 9, 2016, against Pakistan in Lincoln. She took 2 wickets for 33 runs in a victory for New Zealand.

  • T20I Debut: November 21, 2016, against Pakistan in Nelson. She was unbeaten on 1 run in the match. 

Records & Achievements

  • Highest ODI Score: 232 not out vs. Ireland (2018), the highest individual score in Women's ODI history.
  • Youngest to 5-wicket haul: Youngest player (17y 243d) to take 5 wickets in a WODI innings.
  • Commonwealth Games: Gold Medalist (2022).
  • Player of the Tournament: 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.
  • Maiden ODI Century: Scored 232* as her first ODI hundred. 

WPL Debut & Career Stats

WPL Debut

  • Team: Mumbai Indians (MI-W)
  • Season: 2023 (First Edition) 

Overall WPL Stats (Up to 2025)

  • Matches Played: Significant number across seasons.
  • Runs: Hundreds of runs scored (e.g., 437 runs by 2025).
  • Wickets: Consistently among the top wicket-takers.
  • Key Highlights: Featured in top all-rounder lists and high-impact performances for Mumbai Indians. 

Career Statistics (wodi And Wt20i)

Competition  Matches Runs Scored Batting Average Wickets Bowling Average
WODI 84 2,304 41.14 106 30.61
WT20I 88 1,453 27.94 95 20.38

Notable Records

  • Youngest player (male or female) to score a double century in international cricket, an unbeaten 232 against Ireland* in a WODI match in 2018, when she was just 17 years old.

  • Achieved a rare feat of taking a five-wicket haul (5/17) in the same match in which she scored her double century.

  • Named Player of the Tournament at the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, helping New Zealand win the trophy for the first time.

  • Won the Purple Cap (most wickets) in the WPL 2025 season with Mumbai Indians, who were also the champions.