Polly Inglis’ Personal Details
Name: Polly Margot Inglis
Date of Birth: May 31, 1996
Batting style: Right hand Bat
Bowling style: Right arm Medium
Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
Polly Margot Inglis is living proof that perseverance in cricket can eventually pay off. The Otago wicketkeeper-batter toiled in New Zealand’s domestic circuit for over a decade before finally receiving her international cap at the age of 28.
Inglis has been a mainstay for the Otago Sparks since the 2012-13 season, when she made her List A and T20 debuts as a teenager. A right-handed batter and reliable wicketkeeper, she quietly went about building her reputation in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and Super Smash.
Polly Inglis’ Breakthrough Season
Her defining domestic season came in 2023-24, when she finished as the second-highest run-getter in the Women’s One-Day Competition with 324 runs in 10 matches. That campaign included a crucial 35 not out in the final, guiding Otago to the Shield title. The performance cemented her as one of the country’s most consistent domestic batters.
Inglis’ efforts earned her a maiden central contract in June 2024 and, soon after, a call-up to the New Zealand squad for the ODI series against India. Before donning the New Zealand jersey, she celebrated another milestone, her 100th List A appearance for Otago in November 2024, a testament to her loyalty and longevity in domestic cricket.
Her long wait finally ended in March 2025 when she made her ODI debut against Sri Lanka. Across her first two ODI innings, Inglis has already contributed 43 runs, showing composure and intent as she adjusts to the demands of international cricket.
In June 2025, Inglis was again named in the New Zealand A squad against England A, and New Zealand Cricket reaffirmed its faith by handing her a second consecutive central contract for 2025-26.
Her journey is a story of persistence: over a decade of domestic cricket, steady performances, and the patience to wait for her chance. Now that she has finally broken into the international arena, Polly Inglis will be eager to make up for lost time and carve out her place as a dependable wicketkeeper-batter in the White Ferns setup.
