New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr reached a major milestone during the WBBL Challenger clash on 11 December 2025, completing 1,000 runs in the Women’s Big Bash League. The 25-year-old came into the match 15 runs short of the landmark and achieved it with a superb fighting knock.
Kerr’s Fighting Effort Not Enough for Sixers
Chasing 184 against Perth Scorchers at North Sydney Oval, Kerr held the innings together with a brilliant 42 off 29 balls, featuring six boundaries. She kept Sydney Sixers in the hunt until the final overs, but the side eventually fell 11 runs short, ending their campaign for the season. Kerr was the top scorer for the Sixers on the night.
A Journey of Consistency Since 2019
Amelia Kerr made her WBBL debut on 19 October 2019 for Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers at North Sydney Oval. Over four seasons with the Heat, she established herself as one of the league’s most reliable performers — both with the bat and her leg-spin.
For Brisbane Heat, Kerr amassed:
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854 runs
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Average: 23.72
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Strike Rate: 117.46
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46 innings in 58 matches
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Two half-centuries
Her highest score for the Heat came on 21 November 2023, when she struck a fluent 64 off 44 balls against the Sixers in Brisbane, an innings marked by 10 boundaries and praised for its control and elegance.
New Chapter with Sydney Sixers
Kerr switched to Sydney Sixers in the 2024–25 season, making her debut on 8 November 2024 against Melbourne Stars. Under the leadership of Ashleigh Gardner, she has blended effortlessly into the squad, continuing to contribute with both bat and ball.
With her latest milestone, Amelia Kerr further cements her reputation as one of the WBBL’s standout all-rounders, even as Sydney Sixers narrowly missed out on a spot in the final.
