New Zealand vs South Africa: Amelia Kerr's 78 sets the target in an 80-run win
New Zealand beat South Africa by 80 runs. Amelia Kerr made 78 (44), Sophie Devine took 4 for 12.
New Zealand beat South Africa by 80 runs in the Match 1 of South Africa Women tour of New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui. New Zealand made 190 for 7 in 20 overs; South Africa replied with 110 for 7 in 20 overs. Amelia Kerr top-scored with 78 (44) at a strike rate of 177.3, and Sophie Devine returned 4 for 12.
How the innings unfolded
New Zealand — 190 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 61 | 1 | 10.17 | 10 (9×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 97 | 2 | 9.70 | 12 (8×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 32 | 4 | 8.00 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 146 for the 2nd wicket between Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer, from 83 balls (10.55 an over).
South Africa — 110 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 5.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 19 | 2 | 3.17 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 63 | 3 | 6.30 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 28 | 2 | 7.00 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 25 for the 6th wicket between Kayla Reyneke and Nadine de Klerk, from 23 balls (6.52 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 78 | 44 | 177.3 | 11 | 2 |
| Georgia Plimmer | New Zealand | 63 | 44 | 143.2 | 5 | 3 |
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa | 29 | 35 | 82.9 | 3 | 0 |
| Kayla Reyneke | South Africa | 24* | 18 | 133.3 | 4 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk | South Africa | 19 | 19 | 100.0 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 4 | 4 for 12 | 3.00 | 0 |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 2 for 13 | 3.25 | 1 |
| Masabata Klaas | South Africa | 4 | 2 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk | South Africa | 4 | 2 for 32 | 8.00 | 0 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | 3 | 1 for 29 | 9.67 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 146 (83 balls) for New Zealand's 2nd wicket — Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer
- 25 (23 balls) for South Africa's 6th wicket — Kayla Reyneke and Nadine de Klerk
- 24 (30 balls) for South Africa's 3rd wicket — Tazmin Brits and Annerie Dercksen
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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