Amelia Kerr

Amelia Kerr is a talented cricketer who has been making waves in the cricket world since her early days. Coming from a family of cricketers, Kerr's parents, Jo and Robbie, both played cricket at the domestic level, representing Wellington. Her elder sister, Jess, is also a cricketer who plays for Wellington and was named in New Zealand's national cricket squad against South Africa women in January 2020.

Kerr's international career is marked by numerous achievements. She became the youngest cricketer, male or female, to score a double century in One Day International cricket, scoring 232 not out against Ireland in 2018. This remarkable feat also earned her the record for the highest individual score in a women's One Day International match. In 2024, she was named player of the tournament at the Women's T20 World Cup after helping New Zealand win the trophy for the first time. Kerr's leadership skills were also recognized when she was named captain of New Zealand in the One Day International for the home series against England in March 2024.

Throughout her career, Kerr has received several awards and honors. She was named the ANZ International Women's ODI Player of the Year in 2019, a testament to her exceptional skills on the field. Her performance in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup final against South Africa earned her the Player of the Match award, and she became the first female player to be named Player of the final and Player of the tournament in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Kerr has played for various teams and leagues, showcasing her versatility and talent. She is a key member of the New Zealand women's cricket team and plays domestic cricket for Wellington. She has also been part of Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, the London Spirit in The Hundred, and the Manchester Originals for The Hundred.

In January 2025, she was awarded the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year and was named the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year. She also played a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians securing the 2025 title, finishing the tournament as the leading wicket-taker.

During the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, she became the third-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in WODIs, surpassing the 100-wicket mark during a clash against Australia. However, during the latter half of 2025, her performances dipped but she was re-signed by Mumbai Indians in the 2026 WPL auction and is expected yet again to play a key role for the franchise in the upcoming season.

Kerr has continued to redefine consistency and impact, playing a key role for Mumbai Indians while also creating history by becoming the first player to reach 50 wickets in the competition in WPL 2026. Carrying that momentum into international cricket, she stepped into leadership as New Zealand’s captain in February 2026, succeeding Sophie Devine, and made an immediate mark with a stunning all-round run of performances that underlined her growing stature in the game.

Her influence only grew stronger in the months that followed, as she claimed a hat-trick against Zimbabwe and delivered a record-breaking unbeaten 179 against South Africa in April 2026 to lead the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history. She also dominated the T20I series against South Africa with 276 runs, including a match-winning 105* in the final game, while picking up 16 wickets in the Zimbabwe ODI series, highlighted by a career-best 7/34. These performances earned her the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March 2026, along with a fourth consecutive Debbie Hockley Medal and the Women’s T20 Player of the Year honour at the 2026 New Zealand Cricket Awards, further cementing her legacy as one of the game’s premier all-rounders.