Amelia Kerr, New Zealand’s all-rounder, has rapidly become one of the standout players in international women’s cricket. Known for her leg-spin bowling and impressive batting skills, she has emerged as a game-changer for the White Ferns. Amelia made headlines with a record-breaking 232* against Ireland in 2018, becoming one of the few women to score a double century in ODI cricket. Her ability to adapt to different formats and conditions makes her a versatile asset for her team, contributing equally with the ball and the bat.
Amelia Kerr reveals her favorite opponent
Amelai has named India as her favorite opposition to face in international cricket. According to her, playing against India presents a unique challenge due to the strong support the Indian team receives, no matter where the match is played. The atmosphere created by Indian fans is electrifying, making every encounter with them highly anticipated and pressure-filled. For Amelia, playing against such a passionate team elevates the stakes and makes each match more significant.
“I think playing at World Cups, playing India is something I think that’s always a great challenge because wherever you are in the world, they get a crowd that is supporting them. And spin is key for them,” said Amelia as quoted by ICC 100% Cricket Superstars.
The challenge of playing
One of the key challenges Amelia mentioned is the subcontinent conditions, particularly the skill of Indian players in playing spin. India has a strong tradition of producing world-class spin bowlers, and they often dominate in these conditions. Amelia highlighted the importance of mastering spin, both as a bowler and as a batter, when playing against India. The ability to handle the pressure of playing in front of large, supportive crowds and adapting to the slower, turning pitches adds to the difficulty of facing India on their home turf.
“The ability to play spin well, especially in sub-continent conditions, I think that’s a great challenge. And they’ve got some world-class , so I think for me that’s a key match-up and playing them is always a challenge,” she added.
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Amelia Kerr’s favorite wicket
Amelia revealed that she finds great satisfaction in dismissing batters who fail to pick her leg-spin. Her favorite type of wicket is when she manages to outfox a batter by beating them through the gate, showing her mastery of spin. The wickets that mean the most to her are the game-changing breakthroughs, especially when she dismisses key players in crucial moments. For Amelia, these special wickets not only shift the momentum in her team’s favor but also demonstrate her ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most.
“My favourite wicket is when they haven’t picked you. You beat someone through the gate. And I guess probably the wickets that mean the most is when they’re game-changing, of one of the best players in the team, and you kind of make a breakthrough with something special,” Amelia added further.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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