New Delhi: On Wednesday, New Zealand women scripted a massive record by chasing the highest-ever score in the women’s ODI cricket history. New Zealand, thus, shattered India’s women’s record of the highest successful chase in ODIs which they had registered last year during the ODI World Cup, thanks to Amelia Kerr’s sensational century.
In the women’s ODI World Cup semifinals against Australia, India chased down a massive target of 337 runs to register the highest run chase in women’s cricket but New Zealand broke the record by chasing a mammoth 347 with two balls to spare in the second ODI match against South Africa in Wellington. Kerr starred in the game with an unbeaten score of 179 in just 139 balls to emerge as the stand out player.
Kerr shines with brilliant show
En route her massive score, she smashed as many as 23 boundaries and a lone six with the Proteas bowlers failing to control her hard-hitting. By virtue of this fantastic win at the Basin Reserve, New Zealand have now levelled the series 1-1 against South Africa with the decider set to be played on April 4.
In the last over of the innings, New Zealand needed 11 runs to script history and Kerr smashed three fours to complete a memorable chase for her team. Apart from her, Isabella Gaze also stood tall during the occasion as she smashed 68 off 48 to contribute in the chase. Rest of the batters failed to muster courage during the innings.
Today In a record-breaking performance New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women by 2 wickets in 2nd ODI in Wellington.
Kiwi captain Amelia Kerr led the way with a sensational 179*(139) made the highest successful run chase in ODI in women’s cricket. pic.twitter.com/f1JJmnelZ2— Cricket Nostalgiation (@RiteshJ88156274) April 1, 2026
For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Masabata Klaas and Kayla Reyneke claimed two wickets each.