New Zealand vs Zimbabwe: Amelia Kerr's 101 not out sets the target in a 92-run win
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs. Amelia Kerr made 101* (51), Amelia Kerr took 2 for 14.
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs in the Match 1 of Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, Hamilton. New Zealand made 202 for 1 in 20 overs; Zimbabwe replied with 110 for 4 in 20 overs. Amelia Kerr top-scored with 101* (51) at a strike rate of 198.0, and Amelia Kerr returned 2 for 14.
How the innings unfolded
New Zealand — 202 for 1 in 20 overs
Scored at 10.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 1 | 7.67 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 109 | 0 | 10.90 | 18 (18×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 0 | 11.75 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 159 for the 2nd wicket between Amelia Kerr and IC Gaze, from 88 balls (10.84 an over), unbroken.
Zimbabwe — 110 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 5.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 38 | 2 | 6.33 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 53 | 1 | 5.30 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 50 for the 4th wicket between Josephine Nkomo and Beloved Biza, from 61 balls (4.92 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 101* | 51 | 198.0 | 19 | 0 |
| IC Gaze | New Zealand | 66* | 50 | 132.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Beloved Biza | Zimbabwe | 49* | 55 | 89.1 | 5 | 0 |
| Georgia Plimmer | New Zealand | 32 | 20 | 160.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josephine Nkomo | Zimbabwe | 25 | 34 | 73.5 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 2 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 1 for 20 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Breearne Illing | New Zealand | 4 | 1 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 for 37 | 12.33 | 0 |
| Loreen Tshuma | Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 for 15 | 7.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 159 (88 balls) for New Zealand's 2nd wicket — Amelia Kerr and IC Gaze, unbroken
- 50 (61 balls) for Zimbabwe's 4th wicket — Josephine Nkomo and Beloved Biza
- 43 (32 balls) for New Zealand's 1st wicket — Georgia Plimmer and IC Gaze
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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