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[Watch] Amelia Kerr's Aggressive Celebration As She Castles Sri Lanka Captain With A Peach

Amelia Kerr dismissed Chamari Athapaththu [Source: @kingdom_virat1/X]Amelia Kerr dismissed Chamari Athapaththu [Source: @kingdom_virat1/X]

New Zealand's prominent all-rounder Amelia Kerr oozed her class with the ball as she castled Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup encounter. Opening the batting for Sri Lanka Women, Athapaththu struck 35 runs before Kerr cleaned her up with a ripper. 

The incident occurred during the 14th over of Sri Lanka Women's innings when Athapaththu was forming a consolidating stand with Harshita Samarawickrama following Vishmi Gunaratne's dismissal. New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine's decision to bring Amelia Kerr into the attack worked wonders, as the wrist spinner got rid of Athapaththu with a magnificent delivery. 

Bowling the third over of her spell, Amelia Kerr had a brilliant start, conceding two consecutive dots. As Athapaththu got desperate to break the shackles, the wily spinner pulled his length back slightly, outfoxing her with classical leg-spin. 

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From around the wicket, Kerr bowled a leg break, which turned sharply, beating Athapaththu comprehensively. As the southpaw attempted a slog sweep, the ball went through the gap between her bat and pad, uprooting her stumps. 

Clinical New Zealand Restrict Sri Lanka To A Paltry Total

After Athapaththu departed for 35, Harshita Samarawickrama was dismissed by Leigh Kasperek for 18 runs. None of the Sri Lankan batters could withstand the White Ferns' rampant bowling attack. As a result, they finished their innings on an under-par 115-run total for the loss of five wickets. So, New Zealand will be alive in the semifinal race if they chase down the target. On the other hand, India Women must be hoping for a spirited bowling effort from their Lankan counterparts, as New Zealand's defeat will benefit them.