Amelia Kerr Leads NZ to Record ODI Run Chase Against SA

New Zealand achieved the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history on Wednesday, overcoming South Africa by two wickets thanks to an extraordinary innings from captain Amelia Kerr.

Chasing a challenging target of 347, Kerr scored 179 not out off 139 balls, hitting 23 fours and a six, surpassing India’s previous record chase of 338 against Australia in last year’s World Cup.

This remarkable score is the second-highest in Kerr’s ODI career, after her record-breaking 232* against Ireland in 2018.

“It’s number one,” Kerr said after the match. “To get a big hundred like that in a big chase against a quality side is definitely number one. I stayed calm and focused on each over, simplifying the chase, and it paid off.”

The 25-year-old captain sealed the win with two balls to spare, ensuring New Zealand leveled the series. Kerr described hitting the winning runs as a special moment, highlighting her passion and calm demeanor under pressure.

The series will now be decided in the final match on Saturday, where both teams will battle for supremacy.

• New Zealand chased 347 runs, the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.
• Amelia Kerr scored 179 off 139 balls*, including 23 fours and a six.
• Kerr’s innings ranks second in her ODI career, after 232* in 2018.
• Victory leveled the series, setting up a decisive final match.