Amelia Kerr Shines in Sydney Sixers Debut After Injury Return
Earlier, Perry’s bowling set the tone for the Sixers after they won the toss. She claimed the first breakthrough by dismissing Ines McKeon in the fourth over. The Stars had a bright start, but their innings faltered, dropping from 32 for 1 to 50 for 3.
New Zealand allrounder Amelia Kerr made an impressive debut for the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), delivering a player-of-the-match performance that led her team to a six-run win over Melbourne Stars via the DLS method. Teaming up with Ellyse Perry, Kerr played a crucial role in guiding Sixers to victory, showcasing her skill with both bat and ball after a recent injury kept her off the field.
Sixers’ chase of 122 started poorly when Sarah Bryce fell for just 1 run in the second over. Kerr, returning from a right quad injury sustained in an ODI against India on October 24, entered at this critical moment. She quickly found her rhythm, scoring 46 not out from 41 balls with five fours, while Perry added an unbeaten 48 from 44 balls, featuring six boundaries. Together, they anchored the innings, keeping Sixers ahead of the DLS requirement.
Earlier, Perry’s bowling set the tone for the Sixers after they won the toss. She claimed the first breakthrough by dismissing Ines McKeon in the fourth over. The Stars had a bright start, but their innings faltered, dropping from 32 for 1 to 50 for 3. Annabel Sutherland’s 42 off 36 balls, including two fours and two sixes, gave Stars some stability, but Kerr struck again in the final over to dismiss Sutherland, then claimed Tess Flintoff’s wicket two balls later, ending her spell at 2 for 36 from four overs.
English bowler Sophie Ecclestone was the standout in the Sixers' attack, taking 3 for 19 from four overs, further limiting the Stars to 122 for 7. Kerr’s debut with the Sixers marked her return to WBBL after five seasons with Brisbane Heat. Despite concerns about her recovery timeline, Kerr has not only returned but has also immediately impacted her new team. With this victory, Sixers improved to a 3-2 record, while both Melbourne teams head into their Saturday derby with losses.
