On This Day, October 13: The young Kiwi sensation, Amelia Kerr grabbed international headlines in 2018 when she became the youngest male or female cricketer to score a double-century in One Day Internationals (ODIs). When she achieved this feat at just 17 years of age by scoring an unbeaten 233 runs against Ireland, in that very match, she also got her maiden ODI five-wicket haul.
By the time she achieved this, Kerr had already made a few impressive records. She is currently the youngest female cricketer from New Zealand to receive a full-time central contract with New Zealand Cricket. In addition, she made history as the youngest selected player in a World Cup squad way back in 2017.
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Success At The World Cup
But then, from the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup, Kerr could have once again told cricket aficionados who she was and what talent she had in her. Finishing as New Zealand’s joint-highest wicket-taker, taking ten wickets in six games, once again proved that she was no flash in the pan. She further cemented herself as an emerging star of women’s cricket with such brilliant displays.
Amelia Kerr’s remarkable achievements at such a young age have set her on a path to becoming one of New Zealand’s most celebrated cricketers. With her impressive skills and record-breaking performances, she continues to inspire aspiring cricketers around the world.
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