White Ferns allrounder Amelia Kerr has been named ICC women's T20 cricketer of the year following her exploits for New Zealand at the World Cup.
Kerr was named player of the tournament as the White Ferns won their maiden T20 world title in the United Arab Emirates, taking a record 15 wickets at an average of 7.33 with her leg-spin.
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The 24-year-old had superb performances in the tournament knockout stage.
The semifinal win over the West Indies by eight runs, featured Kerr taking 2-14, removing the big-hitting Deandra Dottin at a vital moment in the chase.
In the final, she top-scored with 43 off 38 balls as New Zealand posted 158-5 against South Africa and delivered another bowling masterclass, taking 3-24 as the Proteas collapsed to 126-9.
"I love the responsibility the White Ferns have given me. It's a team I love playing for," Kerr told the ICC after the award announcement.
"The World Cup success has to be the one that sticks out, and that's for the team. To win a World Cup is everyone's dream and I've dreamt that since I was a young kid.
"To celebrate with your team-mates in the changing room, it's a real family feel at the White Ferns, so it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life."
Kerr took a New Zealand calendar year record of 29 wickets in 18 matches across 2024, while also amassing 387 runs at an 24.18.
She was the only White Fern named in the ICC's women's T20 team of the year.
The other New Zealanders to receive awards to date are Kane Williamson and Matt Henry's inclusion in the men's test team of the year.