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This Day That Year: Amelia Kerr recorded the highest individual score in women’s ODI

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On 13 th June 2018, history was created as Amelia Kerr registered the highest individual score in women’s One-day international during the 3 rd ODI match played against Ireland. New Zealand captain Suzie Bates won the toss and decided to bat first. Kerr was promoted at the top of the order along with Amy Satterthwaite. The youngster was positive right from word go and never allowed the Ireland bowlers settle. At the end of 10 overs, New Zealand raced to 78 for 0. Satterthwaite completed her fifty-first off 36 balls while Kerr also completed her fifty off 45 balls. Lewis got the breakthrough for Ireland getting the wicket of Satterthwaite for 61. Satterthwaite and Kerr added 113 runs in just 14.1 overs. Kasperek joined in with Kerr and plundered the Ireland bowling line up. Kerr looked in fine touch and completed her century off 77 balls. After her milestone, she made the batting look easy with attacking stroke play. Kasperek also completed her fifty off 53 balls. Kerr uppe...