Jess Kerr’s Personal Details
Full Name: Jessica Mackenzie Kerr
Date of Birth: 18 January 1998
Batting Style: Right-hand batter
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
Role: Bowler
Jess Kerr is one of the key fast bowlers in the New Zealand women’s cricket team. Born in Wellington, she comes from a cricket family. Her younger sister Amelia Kerr also plays for New Zealand. Her parents played domestic cricket, and her grandfather Bruce Murray played Test cricket for New Zealand.
Jess grew up in Tawa, a suburb in Wellington. During her school days, she was very good at athletics and broke many running records in her age group. But she also faced health issues when she was young. At the age of nine, she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, and later she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Even after these problems, Jess stayed strong and continued to chase her dream of becoming a cricketer.
Before playing for New Zealand, Jess did very well in domestic cricket for Wellington Blaze. She became the top wicket-taker in the 2019-20 Women’s Super Smash season, which helped her get a place in the national team.
Jess Kerr WT20I Career
Jess made her WT20I debut for New Zealand against South Africa in February 2020. Since then, she has become a regular player in the team’s T20 side. She has played 50 WT20I matches and taken 37 wickets. Her best bowling figures in WT20Is are 3/16. Jess is known for swinging the ball and bowling with good control. She mainly bowls with the new ball and often gives New Zealand early wickets.
In T20 cricket, she is trusted because she stays calm in pressure situations and keeps her bowling simple. Jess was also part of New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand won the tournament for the first time, and Jess played an important role during the campaign.
Jess Kerr T20 Career
Along with international cricket, Jess has also done well in domestic and franchise T20 cricket. She has played for Wellington Blaze in New Zealand and also played in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League for Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers.
Playing in different leagues helped her improve her bowling and gain more experience. She is known as a hardworking player who always gives her best in every match. Her ability to bowl in different parts of a T20 game makes her an important player for any team. Jess is also a safe fielder and always brings positive energy on the field.
Recent Form Before Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Jess Kerr has continued to do well for New Zealand in 2026. During the England tour, she picked up important wickets in both ODI and T20 matches. With her experience, smart bowling, and strong mindset, Jess Kerr will again be an important player for New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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