10 lesser known facts about New Zealand’s most talented actress, Amelia Kerr

Amelia Kerr It’s not just a superstar New Zealand cricket but also exciting the world in women’s cricket. At just 24 years of age, she has established herself as one of the best players in the history of women’s cricket.

His performance was instrumental in leading New Zealand to victory in the tournament Women’s T20 World Cup 2024where he stood out as one of the brightest stars in the tournament.

10 interesting facts about Amelia Kerr

1. Cricket tour

Amelia was born on 13 October 2000 and is a New Zealand cricketer currently playing for Wellington and New Zealand.

2. Legacy of a cricket family

Amelia comes from a cricket-oriented family. his mother, Yesand his father, Robbieboth represented Wellington at local level, his grandfather, Bruce Murrayhe was a Test cricketer in New Zealand, carrying on the tradition of cricket in the family. ensuring that cricket was a part of Amelia’s life from a young age.

3. Cricket runs in the blood

Cricket talent abounds in the Kerr family. Amelia’s older sister, Jess Kerrand is a cricketer who made his debut for the New Zealand national team in 2020.

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4. Love to teach

Beyond cricket, Kerr has a passion for education. Her sister Jess is also a teacher at Tawa Intermediate School, where both her siblings attended. Amelia herself worked as a teacher’s assistant for autistic students, showing her commitment to supporting children with special needs outside of her cricket career.

5. New love on the cricket field

In addition to her brilliant cricket career, Amelia has also drawn attention to her personal life. It is reported that he is dating Nathan SmithNew Zealand cricketer, continuing to strengthen his relationship with the game both professionally and personally.

6. The first book that broke the record

Amelia became the youngest player to play for the New Zealand women’s cricket team at the age of 16.

7. A historic double century

At the age of 17, Amelia became the youngest cricketer, male or female, to score a double century in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Her unbeaten 232 against Ireland in 2018 is not only the highest score in women’s ODIs but also the highest ever by a New Zealander in ODI cricket, behind only Martin Guptill.

8. Mental health advocate

In 2022, Amelia launched the “Treading Water” project, in collaboration with the mental health charity I Am Hope. This program consists of a series of videos that provide information, advice, and support for youth facing mental health challenges. Amelia has always been open about her mental health issues, making her advocacy work both personal and powerful.

9. T20 World Cup Heroes

In the final of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, Amelia played a key role in New Zealand’s first ever T20 World Cup victory. His all-round performance, which included a gritty 43 off 38 balls and bowling figures of 3/24, earned him the Man of the Match award in the final against them. South Africa.

10. He was crowned twice: Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament

Amelia’s outstanding performance throughout the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup made her the first female cricketer to be named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, cementing her place as one of the best players in world cricket.

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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.