Amelia Kerr becomes joint-highest wicket-taker against DC in WPL: Stats
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Mumbai Indians stalwart Amelia Kerr was once again amongst the wickets against Delhi Capitals in Match 3 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday. The match in Navi Mumbai saw MI score 195/4 in 20 overs. In response, DC lost by 50 runs, getting bowled out for 145. Kerr (3/24) was the pick of the MI bowlers. Here's more.
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A three-wicket burst for Kerr
Kerr was introduced in the 8th over and she conceded six runs. In the 12th over, she broke a 40-run stand between Niki Prasad and Chinelle Henry by dismissing the former. In the 18th over, she dismissed Henry before also sending back Minnu Mani.
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Kerr races to 11 wickets against DC; 45 in WPL
Kerr's 3/24 from her four overs saw her get to 11 wickets against DC in the WPL. In 9 matches, she has 11 scalps at 19.72. She is now the joint-highest wicket-taker against DC, equaling Hayley Matthews (11). Overall, Kerr now owns 45 wickets from 31 matches at 16.73, including 5 this season from 2 matches at 7.40. She picked 2/13 vs RCB earlier.
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Nicola Carey also claims a three-fer
Nicola Carey claimed 3/37 from her four overs. She dismissed Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt early on before dismissing Marizanne Kapp. Playing her 2nd WPL match, she now has 5 wickets at 14.40. She claimed two wickets on debut against RCB Women on Friday.