The 2nd One Day International between the South African Women and the New Zealand Women was a high-scoring thriller. The visitors were put out to bat first, and they were absolutely on top of their game. They put up a total of 346 on board, and the White Ferns had a massive target to chase in the 2nd innings. However, the New Zealand skipper, Amelia Kerr, took matters into her own hands and chased down the total, scoring a stunning century and winning the game for her side by 2 wickets in the last over.
South Africa Post Mammoth 346 Riding on Bosch and Wolvaardt Brilliance
The New Zealand Women had won the toss and elected to field first. The South African women looked full of intent from the beginning as Laura Wolvaardt scored a well-made half-century to start the proceedings. She scored 69 off 74 balls, including 8 fours and a six. Then, at number 3, walked out Anneke Bosch, who was brilliant with the bat. She missed out on a well-deserved century, but she scored 91 off just 90 balls, including 12 fours. The innings was finished quite well by Chloe Tryon, as she scored a blistering 52 off just 25 balls. The South Africans set a total of 346 for the loss of 6 after the 50 overs.
Amelia Kerr’s 179* Scripts Record Chase in ODI classic
The White Ferns were off to a shaky start in the innings as both their openers couldn’t contribute much with the bat. Then came in Amelia Kerr at number 3, and she began to find boundaries with ease. She was in fine form going into the match, and if this total was to be chased, it would depend on her batting. She shouldered the responsibility of her side and scored a sensational 179 off just 139 balls, including 23 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 128. She stitched a wonderful partnership along with Isabella Gaze, scoring 120 runs in just 82 balls. New Zealand required 11 runs to win off the last over with 2 wickets in hand. Amelia Kerr finished off the innings in 4 balls and secured the victory for her side with ease.
This match will go down in history as one of the most entertaining matches in the history of Women’s cricket, and this match had a total of 696 runs in 99.4 overs. This terrific chase by the White Ferns has become the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history. The Player of the Match was awarded to Amelia Kerr for her match-winning knock under such high pressure.
