New Zealand’s reliable middle-order batter, Maddy Green, has etched her name deeper into the White Ferns’ history books as she made her 200th international appearance for New Zealand, against England, in their seventh and final group fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
At 33, Green’s milestone underscores her enduring commitment and contribution to New Zealand cricket, spanning more than a decade across both white-ball formats.
Despite a challenging World Cup campaign that ended their semi-final hopes after a 53-run loss to India at Navi Mumbai, Sophie Devine’s White Ferns will look to conclude their season on a high note, and Green’s landmark outing offers strong motivation within the dressing room. New Zealand currently sit sixth with 4 points from 6 games, 1 win, 3 defeats, and 2 washouts, following highs like their 100-run win over Bangladesh and rain-affected matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Maddy Green’s international journey began with her T20I debut against Australia on 1st February 2012 at Sydney, marking the start of what would become a 13-year story of adaptability and quiet determination. Over 112 T20Is, she has contributed 1,193 runs at a strike rate of 103.29 and an average of 17.04 from 92 innings, a reflection of her steady role as a flexible middle-order presence for the White Ferns.
Her most memorable moment in the shortest format came earlier this year on 26th March 2025, when she blazed to a 62 off 35 balls against Australia in Wellington, laced with 2 boundaries and 5 sixes, showcasing her ability to switch gears and take the attack to world-class bowlers. Though New Zealand narrowly lost that thriller, by 8 runs, Green’s innings stood out as a defining testament to her composure and power-hitting maturity.
In addition to her batting, Green’s part-time off spin has served as a handy option, capturing 1 wicket in five innings with an economy of 6.44, often used by captains to break partnerships or control the middle overs.
Transitioning into the 50-over format, Maddy Green made her ODI debut on 26th February 2014, against the West Indies at Lincoln. Since then, she has established herself as one of New Zealand’s dependable anchors, compiling 1,775 runs from 76 innings across 87 matches, at a strike rate of 73.31 and average of 27.30. Her seven half-centuries and two centuries underline both consistency and match-winning potential.
One of her most explosive knocks came on 8th June 2018, in Dublin, where she hammered 122 off 77 balls against Ireland. Featuring 15 boundaries and a maximum, her belligerent century helped the White Ferns amass a mammoth total and secure a 347-run victory, one of the most dominant wins in women’s ODI history. That innings remains etched as a symbol of Green’s ability to transform a steady platform into quick acceleration when needed, a skill vital to New Zealand’s modern limited-overs approach.
Maddy Green’s association with the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup began on 6th July 2017 against the West Indies at Taunton, and the ongoing 13th edition in India and Sri Lanka marks her third campaign with the White Ferns. Across 16 matches in the tournament, she has accumulated 216 runs at a strike rate of 66.66 and an average of 21.60, including her memorable unbeaten 52* off 75 balls against England in Auckland on 20th March 2022, a crucial effort that highlighted her temperament under pressure during the previous edition.
In the current World Cup, Green has 67 runs at a strike rate of 91.78 and an average of 16.75 from four innings, not eye-catching numbers but reflective of her intent and adaptability amid New Zealand’s uneven campaign. As she steps out for her 200th international match against the same opponent she once frustrated with a calculated half-century, the moment carries a poetic symmetry.
From the teenage debutant in Sydney to the stalwart earning her 200th cap, Maddy Green’s journey has been one of quiet impact and steady evolution. Her professionalism, tactical awareness, and ability to absorb pressure have made her an invaluable part of New Zealand’s middle order through transitions and rebuilds. As the White Ferns take the field one last time this campaign, Green’s milestone stands as a reminder of the perseverance and pride that define New Zealand cricket’s enduring fabric.
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