Amelia Kerr delivered two important wickets in consecutive deliveries during Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A game on Tuesday (October 8). His excellent bowling spell was crucial New Zealandturn the game against Australia. dismissal of Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris At the same time, New Zealand gave the advantage.
Amelia Kerr’s double-header moves towards New Zealand
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Ellyse Perry sacked (13.5 overs)
Perry’s sacking was more than just a keeper – it was a major turning point. Facing a well-disguised googly from Kerr, Perry misjudged the flight and spin of the ball. As the ball spun sharply between his bat and pad, he clipped the stumps to end his 24-ball 30. Kerr’s delivery was a masterclass in deception, using his wrist to create significant spin after pitching. Perry, normally a solid presence at the crease, was caught off guard as he failed to adjust his footwork in time. This goal came after an earlier dropped chance and was even more beneficial for Kerr and his team.
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Grace Harris Clean Bowled (Over 13.6)
Kerr followed Perry’s dismissal with another nearly identical flash. New to the fold, Grace Harris was greeted with a beautifully spun voice. As Harris drives, the ball goes in and lands in the water. A sharp turn and bounce from the pitch completely fooled him, spinning between bat and pad and smashing into middle and leg stump. Facing just one delivery, Harris was beaten both in the air and off the pitch and left vulnerable to Kerr’s skilful bowling. This wicket, Kerr’s second in two balls, put Australia in a difficult position and swung the game in New Zealand’s favor as they were reduced to 109/4.
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Australia are struggling in Group A at 148/8
Opting to bat against New Zealand in Group A, Australia scored 148/8. captain Alyssa Healy 20 deliveries, including four boundaries, provided the early momentum with a quick pace of 26 overs Beth Mooney He anchored the innings with a 32-ball 40. Perry hit a well-crafted 30 off 24 balls to add further stability to the middle order, but the team’s hopes of a bigger total were dashed by New Zealand’s star player Kerr. Australia reached 100 in the 13th over and lost crucial wickets in the final over despite a total of over 160.
Kerr’s four-wicket haul halts Australia’s momentum
Kerr proved to be a game changer for New Zealand, delivering a masterclass in leg spin bowling. His 4 for 26 not only halted Australia’s march but also swung the momentum in New Zealand’s favour. Kerr’s dismissal of Perry at sharp turn in the 14th minute, followed by the dismissal of Harris on the next ball, was the turning point of the innings. Then he claimed Georgia Wareham and set Beth MooneyBoth key breakthroughs that restricted Australia to below 150. Rosemary Mair (2/22) and Brooke Halliday (2/16) provided solid support, ensuring New Zealand finished the innings on a high note, limiting Australia’s run flow in the death overs.
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