• Amelia Kerr stunned Danielle Wyatt with a peach of a delivery during 1st Women’s ODI.

  • England ended up winning the contest by 4 wickets.

WATCH: Amelia Kerr bamboozles Danielle Wyatt with an unplayable googly in NZ vs ENG 1st WODI
Amelia Kerr removes Danni Wyatt with a beauty in NZ vs ENG WODI

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At the picturesque Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand hosted England for the first Women’s ODI of the 3-match series. It was a match characterized by a remarkable performance from the English team, who emerged victorious, defeating the hosts by 4 wickets.

Amelia Kerr gets rid of Danielle Wyatt with a beauty

The match showcased several memorable moments, one of which was a remarkable delivery from Amelia Kerr to get rid of experienced campaigner Danielle Wyatt. The incident happened during the 17th over of England’s chase when Kerr bowled a stunning google to trap Wyatt into her web of spin.

The White Ferns captain came over the wicket and bowled a perfect googly that pitched in the middle and darted through the gap between Wyatt’s bat and pad, crashing into the middle stump. Kerr erupted in jubilation, embracing former captain Suzie Bates after claiming this pivotal wicket.

Here is the video:

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Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell return with splendid bowling show

Speaking about the match, England, after opting to bowl first, restricted New Zealand at 207 in 48.2 overs. Charlie Dean and Lauren Bell were the standout bowlers for the touring party, bagging three wickets each. Kate Cross too shined with the ball, picking up a couple of scalps. For New Zealand, Bates was their highest scorer, who smashed a fifty (50 off 74).

Amy Jones inspires England to a stunning comeback

In response, England really lost the momentum and were down and out at one stage, losing six of their wickets for just 79. Kerr sisters (Amelia and Jess) bagged two wickets each to keep things tight for the English side.

Nevertheless, it was Amy Jones who ignited England’s resurgence with a sensational innings. Partnering with Dean, she orchestrated an unbroken 130-run alliance for the seventh wicket, steering England to victory. Dean remained unbeaten on 42, but it was Jones who stole the spotlight with a heroic unbeaten knock of 92, embellished with 10 boundaries.

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