New Delhi [India]: New Zealand cricketer Amelia Kerr recently shared that her favorite opponent in ICC tournaments is India, not Australia.
“I think playing in the World Cup and playing India is always a big challenge because wherever you are, they get a crowd that supports them. And spin is key for them,” Amelia quoted on ICC 100. % Cricket Superstars.
She went not out in her first game at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup against India in 2017, but starred in New Zealand’s subsequent win in 2022 with 50 and 3/56.
Kerr saw spin as a big challenge when he faced India.
“The ability to play well, especially in the subcontinental conditions, I think is a big challenge,” the 23-year-old said.
“And they’re world class so I think it’s an important match for me and it’s always a challenge to play them,” he added.
During the 2022 match, Amelia outclassed India’s star player Mithali Raj, outwitted her in mid-air and upset her. Amelia considers layoffs like these, where she calls for big shots, to be one of her most cherished moments on the court.
“My favorite time is when they don’t pick you. You hit somebody through the gate,” Kerr said.
“And I think probably the points that mean the most are when they change the game, from one of the best players on the team, and you make a breakthrough with something special,” he explained.
Originally recognized as a bowler, Amelia has since established herself at the top of New Zealand’s ranks.
At just 17, her coach entrusted her with the opening slot where she made history by scoring an unbeaten 232 against Ireland, the highest ever score in a women’s ODI.
Amelia considers this match the turning point of her career.
“The coach told me I opened the batting and I had never opened the batting before. I was always down the order at that stage and I just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and do something special,” Amelia said.
In this remarkable innings, he hit 31 fours and two sixes. The tendency to use fours instead of sixes in the limit calculation reflects Amelia’s playing style, as she sees herself more as a placement player than a power hitter.
“The power game is probably not something that I’m known for around the world. And I mean, it’s nice when you hit with Sophie Devine and see her clear the roof at the other end,” Kerr noted.
“But for me it’s about placement and timing,” he added.
Amelia also speaks fondly of playing cricket with her sister Jess, calling it an extraordinary experience.
“Representing your country with your sister is amazing. We always kind of share that moment when we sing the national anthem together. There’s something about that that’s really special to us,” Kerr said.
He recalls their favorite moments together on the field and especially cherishes these occasions, because although both played in New Zealand for many years, they often missed each other’s company.
“One game that stood out a lot was after the series when I came back from mental health and we played India at home and we were chasing 280,” Amelia said.
“And I batted Jess in the middle and got a hundred that day and Jess hit the winning runs,” he added.
This made the India game extra memorable for both of them.
“We kind of had a few rounds when we weren’t together because of his injury and my mental health,” he said.
“So it just felt like a pretty special moment for both of us and our family,” he added.
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