New Zealand W vs South Africa W: Amelia Kerr's 179 not out settles the chase
New Zealand W won. Amelia Kerr made 179* (139), Ayabonga Khaka took 3 for 51.
New Zealand W won in the 2nd ODI of One Day International Women at Basin Reserve, Wellington. South Africa W made 346 for 6 in 50 overs; New Zealand W replied with 350 for 8 in 49.4 overs. Amelia Kerr top-scored with 179* (139) at a strike rate of 128.8, and Ayabonga Khaka returned 3 for 51.
How the innings unfolded
South Africa W — 346 for 6 in 50 overs
Scored at 6.92 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 53 | 1 | 5.30 | 8 (8×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 190 | 2 | 6.33 | 22 (20×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 103 | 3 | 10.30 | 15 (12×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 132 for the 2nd wicket between Anneke Bosch and Laura Wolvaardt, from 124 balls (6.39 an over).
New Zealand W — 350 for 8 in 49.4 overs
Scored at 7.05 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 1 | 4.60 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 217 | 4 | 7.23 | 26 (26×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 87 | 3 | 9.00 | 11 (9×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 120 for the 5th wicket between Isabella Gaze and Amelia Kerr, from 81 balls (8.89 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand W | 179* | 139 | 128.8 | 23 | 1 |
| Anneke Bosch | South Africa W | 91 | 90 | 101.1 | 12 | 0 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa W | 69 | 74 | 93.2 | 8 | 1 |
| Isabella Gaze | New Zealand W | 68 | 48 | 141.7 | 11 | 0 |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa W | 52* | 25 | 208.0 | 5 | 3 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa W | 10 | 3 for 51 | 5.10 | 0 |
| Breearne Illing | New Zealand W | 10 | 3 for 60 | 6.00 | 1 |
| Kayla Reyneke | South Africa W | 7 | 2 for 54 | 7.71 | 0 |
| Masabata Klaas | South Africa W | 8 | 2 for 61 | 7.63 | 0 |
| Kayley Knight | New Zealand W | 10 | 2 for 65 | 6.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 132 (124 balls) for South Africa W's 2nd wicket — Anneke Bosch and Laura Wolvaardt
- 120 (81 balls) for New Zealand W's 5th wicket — Isabella Gaze and Amelia Kerr
- 52 (65 balls) for New Zealand W's 2nd wicket — Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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