A Historic ODI Chase in Women’s Cricket

A highest successful run chase in women cricket history as New Zealand chased 350/8 in recently happening SA vs NZ in ODI series. This chase sets a remarkable history with a total of 696 runs scored by both the team, which is extremally high for women’ ODIs.

South Africa set the tone with authority as at the start it posted a score of 346/6 with strong contribution by multiple players including the innings played by Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch, and partnerships continue to build. In most context such a total loses the game.

Matches are not decided by probability alone. At the start, the New Zealand struggled with early wickets of Suzie Bates and the ultimate collapse of middle order. But the inning played by Amelia Kerr sparked a turnaround, with (179*) off 139 balls. Her inning was a masterclass in control under pressure. The partnership with Izzy Gaze reignited belief, and turned the fading contest into a winnable match.