Jess Kerr

Jess Kerr (born 18 January 1998) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for Wellington Blaze in domestic cricket.[1][2] On 16 January 2020, she was named in New Zealand's Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) and Women's One Day International (WODI) squad against South Africa.[3] She made her WODI debut for New Zealand on 27 January 2020.[4] Later the same month, she was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia.[5] She made her WT20I debut for New Zealand, against South Africa, on 9 February 2020.[6] In June 2020, Kerr was awarded with a central contract by New Zealand Cricket ahead of the 2020–21 season.[7]

Jess Kerr
Personal information
Full nameJessica Mackenzie Kerr
Born (1998-01-18) 18 January 1998
Wellington, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBowler
RelationsAmelia Kerr (sister)
Robbie Kerr (father)
Bruce Murray (grandfather)
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 140)27 January 2020 v South Africa
Last ODI30 January 2020 v South Africa
T20I debut (cap 56)9 February 2020 v South Africa
Last T20I30 September 2020 v Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2016–presentWellington
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20I
Matches 2 2
Runs scored 0 -
Batting average 0.00 -
100s/50s -/- -
Top score 0 -
Balls bowled 42 36
Wickets 2 2
Bowling average 20.00 15.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match - -
Best bowling 1/17 2/17
Catches/stumpings 0/-
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 30 September 2020

Family

Kerr's mother Jo and father Robbie both played cricket at domestic level representing Wellington.[8] Her younger sister Amelia Kerr, who plays for New Zealand.[9] Her grandfather, Bruce Murray, played Test cricket for New Zealand.[10] Her cousin, Cilla Duncan, represented New Zealand (Football Ferns) at international football.[11]

Outside Cricket

Jess is a teacher in Tawa Intermediate, in which Amelie and she were both alumni, and Amelia became a teacher aide for autistic students.[12]

References
  1. "Jess Kerr". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  2. "Jess Kerr". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  3. "Sophie Devine named New Zealand captain". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  4. "2nd ODI, ICC Women's Championship at Auckland, Jan 27 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  5. "Lea Tahuhu returns to New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  6. "3rd T20I, South Africa Women tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Feb 9 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  7. "Rachel Priest loses New Zealand central contract". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  8. "Schoolgirl Scores Big On The Hawkins Basin Reserve". Cricket Wellington. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  9. "'I want to be one step ahead of the batters' – Amelia Kerr". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  10. "Women's World Cup – Eight youngsters to watch". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  11. Priscilla Duncan (13 June 2018). "Tweet Number 1006942630138163200". Twitter. Retrieved 24 January 2020. UNBELIEVABLE! My cousin Melie Kerr has just set a WORLD RECORD for the highest score in a one-dayer with 232 not out.. and she's only 17!!!
  12. "White Ferns star Amelia Kerr: From teaching autistic children to three months in a cricket bubble". Stuff. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
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