Kennedy was included in Australia’s 2023 Under-19 World Cup squad as a non-travelling reserve.
The 16-year-old from Skipton in south-west Victoria then seized an unexpected opportunity in WBBL|09, after earning a spot on the Renegades list as a replacement for Aussie star Tayla Vlaeminck.
The left-arm quick surprised with her pace and after three wicketless matches to start her career, made an impact in the Renegades' outing against the Sixers at the WACA Ground.
Handed the new ball, Kennedy bowled Sixers opener Maitlan Brown then had arguably the world's best allrounder, Ashleigh Gardner, out lbw in the same over.