AmeliaKerr
New Zealand
All-rounder
Personal Details
- Date of Birth 13 October 2000
- Big Bash Debut 19 October 2019
- Position All-rounder
- Batting Style Right Handed Bat
- Bowling Style Right-Arm Leg Spin
- Country New Zealand
Player Story
NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL PLAYER
Amelia “Melie” Kerr is BACK in teal after being selected as the Heat’s platinum pick in the inaugural WBBL International Draft. Hailing from across the ditch in Wellington, New Zealand, the all-rounder is known for her leg-spin mastery and powerful right-handed batting. In her 46 WBBL matches to date for Brisbane, she has scored 499 runs and taken 52 wickets at an outstanding economy rate of 6.19.
Melie's career began at a young age, making her New Zealand debut at just 16 years old. Since then, she has been a stalwart for the New Zealand White Ferns, consistently impressing on the international stage.
Having previously graced the Brisbane Heat roster in WBBL|05, WBBL|06, and WBBL|08, Melie's return is eagerly anticipated by Heat fans. Her exceptional performance last season earned her a coveted spot in the Team of the Tournament. She showcased her prowess by taking an impressive 21 wickets and scoring 295 runs for the Heat, further establishing her as a game-changer.
As she dons the teal colours once again, Brisbane Heat supporters can look forward to Melie's exceptional skills lighting up WBBL|09.
Overall Big Bash Career Stats
58 Matches Played
Batting
Innings
46
Runs
854
Strike rate
117.47
Average
23.72
High Score
64
6s
1
4s
101
Balls faced
727
Not Outs
10
50s
2
100s
0
Bowling
Innings
58
Wickets
62
Runs
1,359
Dot balls
470
Economy
6.42
Average
21.92
Strike rate
20.48
Overs Bowled
211.4
Best Bowling
4/20
5 Wickets
0
10 Wickets
0
Fielding
Catches
17
Run Outs
0
Awards
Player of the Match
9
Player of the Tournament
0
Videos
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01:31
Amelia Kerr in an Unusual Press Conference 🎤🤣
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00:15
Amelia Kerr with a Caught & Bowled
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00:27
Amelia Kerr with a Spectacular Save
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00:37
Melie Magic in Mackay
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01:04
Kerr's Highest WBBL Score
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00:24
Amelia Kerr Takes Out Graham with an LBW
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02:16
Watch Volly try and guess some Kiwi slang with Amelia Kerr.
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00:25
Amelia Kerr makes good use of the PowerSurge
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We acknowledge and pay respect to our First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where we are privileged to live, work and play. We recognise and celebrate their spiritual and ongoing connection to culture and country. We respectfully acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging as we continue to cherish shared wisdom and grow with their guidance as we walk together toward a connected country.
Brisbane Heat’s indigenous artwork was collaboratively designed by WBBL player and proud Kunja woman Mikayla Hinkley and Brisbane Indigenous artist, Delores McDonald (“Aunty Delly”).
The centre circle represents the Gabba, alongside other water holes which used to be near the ground. 87 black strokes on red earth represent the wickets taken by Aboriginal great, Eddie Gilbert who played 23 games for Queensland.