New Zealand Women defeated Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the second ODI, with Amelia Kerr taking 7 wickets and scoring 45 runs.
New Zealand Women Dominate Zimbabwe in ODI
The recent match between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women raises the question: how did Amelia Kerr’s performance shape the outcome? The answer is clear—Kerr’s exceptional bowling led New Zealand to an 8-wicket victory.
In the match held at University Oval, Dunedin on March 8, 2026, Zimbabwe was all out for just 102 runs in 29.1 overs. Amelia Kerr took 7 wickets for 34 runs, breaking Jackie Lord’s 44-year-old record for the best bowling figures in ODI for New Zealand Women. This remarkable feat makes Kerr the seventh bowler in the world to achieve seven wickets in a women’s ODI.
Kerr’s performance not only secured her the Player of the Match title but also marked the best bowling performance for New Zealand Women in ODI cricket to date. Supporting her efforts, Molly Penfold took the first 3 wickets, contributing significantly to Zimbabwe’s collapse.
In the run chase, Kerr also played a vital role, scoring 45 runs, helping New Zealand Women to chase down the target comfortably. With this victory, New Zealand Women now lead the three-match ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe.
The third match of the series is scheduled for March 11, 2026, and will be crucial for Zimbabwe as they look to bounce back from this defeat. The performance of Amelia Kerr has set a high standard, and it remains to be seen how Zimbabwe will respond in the upcoming match.
Overall, this match not only highlighted the talent of Amelia Kerr but also underscored the growing competitiveness of women’s cricket on the international stage.
