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Amelia Kerr's Historic Century Leads NZ Women to Dominant T20I Win Over Zimbabwe

Amelia Kerr made history by scoring a century in her first match as captain, powering New Zealand Women to a massive total of 202/1. Her unbeaten 101 came from just 51 balls and featured 19 boundaries. She shared an unbroken 159-run stand with Isabella Gaze, who contributed 66. Zimbabwe's chase fell well short, managing only 110/4 to lose by 92 runs.

Key Points: Amelia Kerr's Record T20I Ton Powers NZ Women to Victory

  • Record century on captaincy debut
  • Unbeaten 101 off 51 balls
  • 159-run partnership with Gaze
  • NZ post 202/1
  • Zimbabwe restricted to 110/4
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1st T20I: Amelia Kerr's record-breaking ton powers New Zealand Women to commanding win over Zimbabwe

Amelia Kerr scores a record-breaking century on captaincy debut, leading New Zealand Women to a 92-run win over Zimbabwe in the first T20I.

"the first-ever to score a women's T20I hundred on her captaincy debut - Report"

Hamilton, February 25

Amelia Kerr's record-breaking century on her captaincy debut has powered New Zealand women to a commanding 92-run win over Zimbabwe in the first T20I on Wednesday.

The New Zealand all-rounder became the first-ever to score a women's T20I hundred on her captaincy debut. It was Kerr's first triple-digit score in the format, and only the third instance of a White Ferns player doing so in the format's history.

After being asked to bat first in the opening fixture of the three-match series, the White Ferns skipper Kerr came out all guns blazing with the bat.

Kerr hammered an unbeaten 101 off 51 deliveries; the right-handed batter smashed 19 boundaries, scoring at a strike rate of 198.03.

Kerr also stitched an unbeaten 159-run partnership for the second wicket with Isabella Gaze, who made 66 off 50 deliveries, including six fours.

New Zealand posted a daunting score of 202/1 in 20 overs. In response, Zimbabwe Women were restricted to 110/4, losing the one-sided contest by 92 runs. Beloved Biza remained not out on 49 off 55 deliveries, with five fours.

Kerr recently took over as the all-format captain from Sophie Devine, who had announced her ODI retirement at the end of last year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The White Ferns will be hoping for their captain and ace all-rounder to continue her form as they head into the first-ever 12-team T20 World Cup in June-July.

Slotted in Group B, alongside hosts England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Scotland and Ireland, they will play their first match on June 13 at the Hampshire Bowl against the Windies.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Stunning performance! 101 off 51 balls with 19 boundaries is just brutal hitting. The partnership with Gaze was the key. Zimbabwe was completely outclassed. Makes me excited for the women's World Cup later this year.
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Aman W
While Kerr was brilliant, the gulf between the teams is a bit worrying for the sport's growth. Zimbabwe managed only 110/4 in 20 overs chasing 202. Hope the ICC does more to support emerging nations, otherwise matches become too one-sided.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I love seeing these milestones. A record-breaking ton on your first day as captain? That's leadership material. The pressure is now on Harmanpreet and the Indian team to step up!
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Karthik V
Fantastic stuff! The strike rate of nearly 200 is what stands out. Women's cricket is becoming more and more explosive. Can't wait for the World Cup. New Zealand looks like a serious contender now.
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Nisha Z
Great win for the White Ferns! 👏 But honestly, the article could have given a little more credit to Beloved Biza from Zimbabwe. She fought a lone battle with 49*. Shows there is talent there, just needs more support and exposure.

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