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Amelia Kerr has added another proud moment to her already illustrious career, on Saturday, she joined an elite club of only six White Ferns to have played 100 WT20Is. She reached this landmark on the back of New Zealand's opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against West Indies Women at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.

 

At 25, she is considered to be one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket. Reaching this milestone, shows the consistency she has brought to the team in the last few years. Speaking after the toss before the milestone game, Kerr shared her thoughts.

 

"Yeah, it's really special. It's such an amazing group, and I guess I've kind of grown up in it through my teenage years to now. And yeah, it's such a special group, and to see how far the women's game has come since I debuted to now, it's, yeah, it's awesome to see."

 

Most WT20I Matches Played for New Zealand

 

Players	WT20Is
Suzie Bates	183
Sophie Devine	155
Maddy Green	124
Amy Satterthwaite	111
Lea Tahuhu	102
Amelia Kerr	100

 

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Amelia Kerr's Remarkable WT20I Journey

 

The all-rounder made her debut for the national team as a teenager, and went on to become one of the most vital assets to the team. Before making her 100th appearance, the 25-year-old had amassed 1925 runs at a stellar average of 31.55 from 99 WT20Is, and a strike-rate of 118.68.

 

The right-handed batter, who has already registered 2 tons and 7 half-centuries in the format, has maintained a high standard of batting throughout her career, and her top score remains an unbeaten 105, highlighting her ability to take her team home.

 

She is not just a prolific batter, but also among the very best leg-spinners in women's cricket, making her one of the most complete players in the world.

 

Kerr Praises Competitive New Zealand Squad

 

"Yeah, I guess, I think our squad's been really competitive. All 15 players have put their hands up, and it's been nice that we're in that position and that we've been here for five weeks now, having played cricket in these conditions. So yeah, we've got our 11 today, and hopefully they can do the job."

 

New Zealand has been practicing in these English conditions for weeks before the tournament commenced, and Kerr is hoping this would work in their favor throughout the course of the competition.

 

The milestone arrived in an important stage of her career, making her the sixth player to reach this landmark. And with many years left in her bag, Kerr will look to make the occasion even more special, with a match-winning performance.