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Sara Kennedy

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Sara Kennedy
Personal information
Full name
Sara C Kennedy
Born (2007-08-07) 7 August 2007 (age 17)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023/24–presentMelbourne Renegades
Career statistics
Competition WT20
Matches 14
Runs scored 12
Batting average 4.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 6*
Balls bowled 222
Wickets 8
Bowling average 37.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/20
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: CricketArchive, 10 March 2024

Sara C Kennedy (born 7 August 2007) is an Australian cricketer who currently plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). She plays as a left-arm medium bowler.[1][2]

Early life

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Kennedy was born on 7 August 2007.[2] She attends Ballarat Clarendon College, and made history when she was picked for the boys' first XI.[3][4]

Domestic career

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In 2022, Kennedy played for Victoria Country Under-19s at the Under-19 National Championships.[5] She was again picked for the side for the 2023 Under-19 National Championships.[6]

In October 2023, Kennedy was named in a squad for Melbourne Renegades for the first time, as an injury replacement player for Ellie Falconer.[7] She made her debut for the side on 28 October 2023, against Sydney Sixers.[8][9]

International career

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In December 2022, Kennedy was named as a non-travelling reserve for Australia Under-19s at the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile: Sara Kennedy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Player Profile: Sara Kennedy". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Ballarat Clarendon College's Sara Kennedy makes school cricket history". The Courier. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. ^ "MELANIE WHELAN: Meet the girls breaking barriers in cricket, rowing". The Courier. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Sara Kennedy continues meteoric rise with Vic Country Under-19 selection". The Courier. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Victoria name squads for Under 19 Female Championships". Cricket Victoria. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Melbourne Renegades Make One Change Ahead of Strikers Clash". Melbourne Renegades. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  8. ^ "14th Match, Melbourne, October 28 2023, Women's Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades Women v Sydney Sixers Women". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Sixers Hold Their Nerve to Seal First WBBL09 Win". cricket.com.au. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Australia Announce Powerful Squad for U19 Women's T20 World Cup". International Cricket Council. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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