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Wellington Blaze commenced their Women’s Super Smash 2023-24 campaign with a convincing 23-run triumph over Otago Sparks at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Wednesday (December 20). The match, however, witnessed a remarkable incident involving Blaze captain Amelia Kerr, becoming a decisive factor in dismissing an opposition batter.
Amelia Kerr’s dropped catch leads to a run-out
In the last ball of the 16th over of Otago’s chase, Kerr showcased her all-round skills in a distinctive manner. Bowling her final over, Kerr missed a catch in her follow-through while bowling to Hayley Jansen. The ball ricocheted and hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end, catching Felicity Carol Leydon-Davis out of the crease. This unconventional dismissal proved crucial as Leydon-Davis was a set and dangerous batter for the opposition.
Here’s the video:
Catch nahin toh run-out hi sahi 😉
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Also READ: Women’s Super Smash 2023-24: Complete squads of all six teams
Spin dominance in Wellington’s bowling display
Apart from the peculiar dismissal, Wellington’s spinners dominated the second innings. Off-spinner Leigh Kasperek, in particular, exhibited her prowess by taking three key wicket including Olivia Gain, Caitlin Blakely and PJ Watkins, finishing with figures of 3 for 25 from her four overs. Kerr complemented the spin attack by claiming two important wickets, dismissing Bella James and Polly Inglis.
Georgia Plimmer’s resilient batting steers Wellington
In the first innings, Wellington’s middle-order batter, Georgia Plimmer, played a crucial role in guiding her team to a competitive 140/ 8. Plimmer exhibited a nimble mindset and remained composed despite the regular fall of wickets around her. Her unbeaten knock of 41 runs, featuring three boundaries, played a pivotal role in Wellington’s batting performance.
Wellington Blaze tops points table
The victory propelled Kerr’s team to the top of the points table, surpassing Canterbury Magicians due to a superior net run rate (NRR). With Auckland Hearts and Otago Sparks currently occupying the last two spots in the six-team tournament, Wellington looks poised for a promising campaign in the Women’s Super Smash.
