Polly Inglis’ Personal Details
Name: Polly Margot Inglis
Date of Birth: 31 May 1996
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
Polly Inglis is a New Zealand wicketkeeper batter who has worked hard in domestic cricket for many years before getting her chance at the international level. She is known for her safe wicketkeeping, calm batting, and ability to support the team in pressure moments. Inglis plays for Otago in domestic cricket and has slowly become an important part of New Zealand’s squad.
Born in Dunedin, Inglis started playing for Otago at a young age and made her List A and T20 debut during the 2012-13 season. She spent many years improving her game in domestic cricket and became one of the most dependable wicketkeepers in New Zealand women’s cricket. Her strong performances in local tournaments finally helped her earn a place in the national team.
Polly Inglis T20I Career
Polly Inglis made her WT20I debut for New Zealand against Sri Lanka in March 2025. Since then, she has continued learning and growing at the international level. In 9 WT20I matches, Inglis has scored 7 runs and has also contributed behind the stumps with 3 catches and 1 stumping.
Even though her batting numbers are still small, Inglis has shown good energy as a wicketkeeper and has handled pressure situations well. She gives balance to the team with her keeping skills and team-first attitude. New Zealand management also values her domestic experience and understanding of the game.
Polly Inglis Domestic T20 Career
Inglis has played domestic cricket for Otago for more than a decade and has been a regular player in New Zealand women’s competitions. In Women’s T20 cricket, she has played 95 matches and scored 1109 runs. She also has two half-centuries, with the highest score of 62.
As a wicketkeeper, she has also impressed with 30 catches and 15 stumpings in domestic T20 cricket. Her quick glove work and safe hands have made her one of the trusted wicketkeepers in the domestic setup.
One of the biggest moments in her domestic career came during the 2023-24 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield season. She finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament and played an important unbeaten innings of 35 in the final, helping Otago win the title.
Her strong domestic form also helped her earn her first New Zealand central contract in 2024. Later that year, she was picked in the New Zealand squad for the ODI series against India before making her international debut in 2025.
Recent Form Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Polly Inglis is still new to international cricket, but she continues to improve with every series. She was part of New Zealand’s recent matches against Zimbabwe and England and also played for New Zealand A against England A.
With her experience in domestic cricket and steady wicketkeeping, Inglis gives New Zealand another reliable option behind the stumps ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team will hope she continues to grow in confidence and makes useful contributions whenever she gets an opportunity.
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