Amelia Kerr Cricket Career Explained

Amelia Kerr is one of women's cricket's most complete players — a right-arm leg-spin allrounder who bowls wrist spin and bats in the middle order with composure and power. Born on 13 October 2000 in Wellington, New Zealand, she has been a standout performer for the White Ferns since her teens.

ODI Record — Youngest to Score a Double Century

Kerr made history in June 2018 when she scored 232* in an ODI against Ireland — the highest individual score in women's ODI cricket history at the time. She was 17 years old, making her the youngest player to score a double century in women's ODIs. In the same match she also took 6 wickets for 17 runs, making it one of the greatest all-round ODI performances in the history of the women's game.

Leg-Spin Bowling

Kerr bowls classical leg-spin — the stock ball turns from leg to off for a right-handed batter. She also bowls a googly, flipper, and top-spinner, making her difficult to read. Her high-quality wrist spin is a potent weapon in all formats, and she has taken wickets at the highest level in T20Is, ODIs, and the rare Test she has played.

T20 World Cup Performances

Kerr has been New Zealand's most valuable player in T20 World Cups — taking wickets at the top of the order and scoring runs in the middle order. Her leg spin is particularly effective in the powerplay, where batters looking to score freely can fall to a wrong 'un.

WPL and Franchise Cricket

Kerr has played for Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL), bringing her world-class allround ability to the Indian franchise competition. Her WPL performances have increased her global profile significantly.

Role Model for the Women's Game

As one of the youngest players ever to dominate in women's international cricket, Kerr has become a role model for a generation of young women cricketers in New Zealand and worldwide. Her combination of exceptional bowling and batting places her in the conversation as the best women's allrounder in the game.