Amelia Kerr not just one superstar New Zealand cricket but also a global sensation in women’s cricket. At just 24, she has already established herself as one of the best all-rounders in the history of women’s cricket.
His outstanding performances were instrumental in New Zealand’s victory Women’s T20 World Cup 2024he was singled out as one of the tournament’s brightest stars.
10 interesting facts about Amelia Kerr
1. Cricket journey
Amelia was born on 13 October 2000 and is a New Zealand cricketer currently playing for Wellington and New Zealand.
2. Cricket family legacy
Amelia comes from a family deeply rooted in cricket. his mother, Joand his father Robbieboth represented Wellington at local level, his grandfather, Bruce MurrayHe was a former test cricketer for New Zealand and furthered the cricketing tradition in the family. Keeping up with cricket was a part of Amelia’s life from an early age.
3. Cricket runs in the blood
Cricketing talent abounds in the Kerr family. Amelia’s older sister, Jess Kerris also a cricketer who made his debut for New Zealand in 2020.
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4. Passion for teaching
Apart from cricket, Kerr has a passion for education. Her sister, Jess, is also a teacher at Tawa Middle School, which both sisters attend. Amelia herself worked as a teaching assistant for autistic students, demonstrating her commitment to supporting children with special needs outside of her cricket career.
5. Young love on the cricket field
In addition to her famous cricket career, Amelia has also attracted attention for her personal life. is reported to be in a relationship with Nathan SmithThe New Zealand cricketer continues to strengthen his ties to the sport, both professionally and personally.
6. Record breaking debut
At just 16, Amelia became the youngest player to debut for the New Zealand women’s cricket team. 
7. Historical dual century
At the age of 17, Amelia became the youngest cricketer, male or female, to score a double century in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Her unbeaten 232 against Ireland in 2018 is not only the highest individual score in women’s ODIs but also the second highest ever by a New Zealander in ODI cricket behind only Martin Guptill.
8. Mental health advocate
In 2022, Amelia launched the Treading Water project in partnership with the youth mental health charity I Am Hope. The initiative featured a series of videos offering ideas, advice and support to young people dealing with mental health issues. Amelia makes her advocacy personal and powerful by being open about her own struggles with mental health.
9. T20 World Cup heroics
In the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup final, Amelia was instrumental in New Zealand winning their first T20 World Cup. His all-round performance, including 43 off 38 balls and bowling figures of 3/24, earned him the Man of the Match award in the final against him. South Africa.
10. Double crown: Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament
Amelia’s outstanding performances throughout the T20 Women’s World Cup 2024 saw her become the first female cricketer to be named both Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament, cementing her place as one of the best players in world cricket.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
