Source: Radio New Zealand
Amelia Kerr scored her first international T20 century against South Africa in Christchurch. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz
The White Ferns had already won the T20 series against South Africa ahead of final game of the five match series in Christchurch and a 92-run win on Wednesday just emphasised their dominance.
A captain’s knock from number three batter Melie Kerr of 105 off 55 balls helped the White Ferns rebuild from the loss of early wickets to post a total of 194-6.
Kerr was at the crease after just eight balls had been bowled and New Zealand were 9-1 before she went on to bring up her first international T20 century.
She was out with three balls remaining in the innings.
Opener Georgia Plimmer was the White Ferns’ next highest scorer with 27 off 26 balls.
South Africa split the wickets between Ayabonga Khaka and Tumi Sekhukhune who took three each.
In reply, the visitors were also 9-1 in the second over as Lea Tahuhu struck to dismiss Chloe Tryon for one.
South Africa were then 41-4 after the six overs of powerplay and ended on 102-9.
Most of the Proteas batting line-up failed to make double figures as five New Zealand bowlers took wickets.
Tahuhu was the best of the White Ferns bowlers with 3-15 off her four overs.
The two teams now move on to a three match one-day series beginning on Sunday in Christchurch.
See how the match unfolded here:
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