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Amelia Kerr wins big at New Zealand Cricket awards Amelia Kerr, the captain of New Zealand’s women’s cricket team, made history by winning the Debbie Hockley Medal for the fourth consecutive year at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) awards. The honor recognizes her as the women’s cricketer of the year, a testament to her dominance across all formats of the game. Kerr’s leadership was further highlighted by her Player of the Series performances in the home T20I series against Zimbabwe and South Africa during the summer. She also claimed the Player of the Series award in the ODI leg of the same series. Debbie Hockley, the presenter of the medal, praised Kerr’s impact, calling her “a dominant force in every facet of the game” and “one of the most influential players in women’s cricket history.” Kerr’s achievements were complemented by her sister, Jess Kerr, who was named Women’s Domestic Player of the Year and Super Smash Women’s Player of the Year. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s seamer Jacob Duffy made history by winning the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the men’s equivalent of the Hockley Medal. Duffy surpassed Hadlee’s record for most wickets by a New Zealander in a calendar year, achieving 23 wickets in six innings at an average of 15.43. His performance came after New Zealand’s attack was weakened by injuries during the Test series against the West Indies. In the first Test at Christchurch, Duffy bowled 43 overs in the final innings, showcasing his resilience and skill. Hadlee, who presented the award, highlighted Duffy’s “durability, consistency, and ability to take wickets in pressure moments,” calling him “the most complete bowling performer of the season.#amelia_kerr #jess_kerr #jacob_duffy #new_zeland_cricket #debbie_hockley

Devine and Kerr steer New Zealand Women to series victory over South Africa WELLINGTON - New Zealand Women secured a decisive series win over South Africa Women with a commanding six-wicket victory in the fourth T20I. The hosts chased a target of 159 with ease, finishing in 18.3 overs and leaving just one match remaining in the five-match series. Captain Sophie Devine led the charge with a composed half-century, scoring 64 off 34 balls to anchor the innings. Her aggressive strokeplay and ability to maintain the required run rate ensured New Zealand remained in control throughout. South Africa Women had earlier posted 159/6, with Annerie Dercksen starring in her maiden T20I fifty. The middle-order batter compiled an unbeaten 55 off 32 deliveries, guiding her team through a strong middle phase and a late push. New Zealand’s bowlers kept the visitors’ total in check, with Jess Kerr playing a pivotal role. The fast bowler returned figures of 3-16, supported by Amelia Kerr, who contributed both with the ball and the bat. In response, New Zealand started strongly, scoring 47 runs in the powerplay. Early wickets briefly disrupted momentum, but a crucial partnership between Amelia Kerr (31) and Devine steadied the innings. After Kerr’s dismissal, Devine continued to dominate, capitalizing on missed chances in the field and accelerating the run rate in the closing overs. She found a reliable partner in Brooke Halliday, as the pair steered New Zealand to the brink of victory. Devine’s dismissal late in the innings did not derail the chase, as the middle order stepped up to complete the target comfortably. The result solidified New Zealand’s dominance in the series, giving them an unassailable lead. The victory showcased the team’s depth and composure, with key players stepping up in crucial moments.#sophie_devine #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women #south_africa_women #jess_kerr

New Zealand Women's Record Chase in T20I History New Zealand's women's team achieved their second-highest successful chase in women's T20 International history during a match against South Africa, scoring 160 for 4. This surpassed their previous best of 153, set in a 2020 game against South Africa in Wellington. The target of 160 was also the highest successfully chased on New Zealand soil, eclipsing South Africa's previous record. Amelia Kerr played a pivotal role, notching her tenth consecutive 30-plus score in T20Is, a new record across both men's and women's formats. She surpassed Chamari Athapaththu and Rebecca Blake, who previously held the mark with nine consecutive scores. In men's T20Is, the record for most successive 30-plus scores is seven, shared by Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan, Abhishek Sharma, and Hristo Lakov. Sophie Devine continued her dominance against South Africa, scoring a half-century in this match and becoming the first player in men's or women's T20Is to achieve ten fifty-plus scores against a single opponent. Her tally of one century and nine fifties in 19 innings against South Africa places her among the elite, joining an exclusive group that includes Babar Azam (vs New Zealand), Smriti Mandhana (vs England), and Beth Mooney (vs India). Devine's performance also contributed to New Zealand's series victory, with the team securing a win with a game to spare. Jess Kerr was instrumental in the bowling, taking three wickets for 16 runs, her best figures in T20Is. She has claimed 13 wickets in seven innings this season, averaging 10.46 with an economy rate of 5.13, making her one of the top performers in the format. The match also highlighted other milestones.#new_zealand #south_africa #sophie_devine #amelia_kerr #jess_kerr

Amelia Kerr creates world record across women's and men's T20Is as New Zealand seal South Africa series New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr set a new world record during the team’s victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I, helping the White Ferns chase 160 runs and clinch the series at SKy Stadium in Wellington. Her 31-run innings, scored from 29 balls, marked her 10th consecutive score of over 30 in T20I cricket, establishing a new benchmark across both men’s and women’s formats. This achievement surpassed previous records held by players like Chamari Athapaththu and Rebecca Blake, who had nine such scores, and now places Kerr at the forefront of the all-time list. Kerr’s performance was pivotal in securing the series win for New Zealand, which now holds a 3-1 lead heading into the fifth T20I against South Africa on March 25. Her innings came after the team’s total of 159/6, with Jess Kerr playing a key role in the bowling attack. Jess Kerr took 3 wickets for 16 runs in her four overs, dismissing key South African batters including captain Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, and Tazmin Brits. Annerie Dercksen scored an unbeaten 55 off 32 balls to guide South Africa to a competitive total, but it proved insufficient against New Zealand’s chase. Sophie Devine also made history during the match, scoring 64 runs from 34 balls with six fours and four sixes. This marked her 10th fifty-plus score against South Africa, a record that now stands as the highest by any player in men’s or women’s T20I cricket against a single opponent. Devine previously shared the record with players like Babar Azam, Smriti Mandhana, and Beth Mooney, but her latest performance solidified her place in the history books.#new_zealand #south_africa #amelia_kerr #jess_kerr #sky_stadium

New Zealand Women Dominate South Africa in Thrilling T20I Debut New Zealand Women secured a commanding 80-run victory over South Africa Women in the first T20I of the series at Mount Maunganui on March 15, 2026, with Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer leading the charge. The hosts posted 190 for 7, capitalizing on a dominant batting display, while South Africa struggled to reach the target of 200, finishing at 110 for 7. The win gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Kerr and Plimmer formed a partnership worth 146 runs, the fourth-highest for New Zealand in women’s T20Is, as they laid the foundation for a formidable total. Kerr scored 78 off 78 balls, striking 11 fours and two sixes, with 56 of her runs coming from boundaries. Her innings was marked by precision and innovation, including a deft scoop over the keeper and a low clearance to midwicket. Plimmer added 63, maintaining a high scoring rate through the middle overs, and the duo’s dominance stifled South Africa’s chase. New Zealand’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Jess Kerr and Sophie Devine spearheading the attack. Kerr removed two key South African batters in the early stages, while Devine claimed four wickets for 12 runs, marking her best T20I figures. Devine’s pace-off deliveries and ability to exploit gaps proved crucial, as she dismissed key South African players including Chloe Tryon and Tazmin Brits. Klaas, South Africa’s only consistent bowler, took two wickets but struggled to contain the New Zealand attack. South Africa’s innings was marred by poor execution and a lack of momentum. They lost both openers, Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt, to Kerr in the fourth over, and managed only 19 runs in the powerplay.#georgia_plimmer #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women #south_africa_women #jess_kerr