Sune Luus Set for Milestone Cap as Proteas Women Eye Second ODI Win Against New Zealand
Amelia Kerr scored 91 and shared a decisive 120-run stand with Isabella Gaze as New Zealand chased 347 with two balls left.
- On Wednesday, New Zealand Women leveled the three-match series 1-1 at the Basin Reserve, achieving the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.
- Earlier, the Proteas posted 346/6, powered by Anneke Bosch and Laura Wolvaardt , while 30-year-old Luus played her 150th ODI for South Africa.
- Chasing the mammoth target, Captain Amelia Kerr hammered an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls, receiving crucial support from Isabella Gaze in a decisive partnership.
- With 11 runs required off the final over, Kerr struck boundaries against Klerk to seal victory with two balls to spare, forcing a series decider.
- Luus noted the team could take positives from the performance despite the defeat, while Kerr said her side "always believed we could win" throughout the chase.
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