Super Smash: Wellington Blaze continue stranglehold over Canterbury Magicians
Amelia Kerr and Maneka Singh to the fore as Wellington continue to take revenge against T20 defending champs.
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Amelia Kerr and Maneka Singh to the fore as Wellington continue to take revenge against T20 defending champs.
Andrew Cornaga/Photosport All-rounder Amelia Kerr played a key role for the Wellington Blaze in their elimination final win over the Auckland Hearts. Kerr made an unbeaten 54 off 44 balls and Devine made 33 off 29, while captain Green made 32 off 29 and said afterwards that redemption was “very sweet”. “Obviously the Hearts played really well last weekend, but the really pleasing thing is I think we learned a lot as a group, especially around our batting and putting together partnerships, particularly at the top of the order. “I thought Amelia Kerr paced her innings perfectly well ...
“We thought that we bowled and fielded really well, but the batting innings was poor from us. “We actually had a really good discussion straight after the game in the changing rooms – we spent a bit of time digesting it and working through it and using it as a learning opportunity. “It was really important that rather than tearing our hair out and throwing things around the changing room, we actually learnt from it. “Fingers crossed we don't get in that situation again – that we finish the job off a little earlier – but I'm looking forward to it. “The Auckland Hearts ...
Canterbury removed Sophie Devine cheaply, and fellow White Ferns star seized her chance.