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In an exciting development for New Zealand women’s cricket, wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis has earned her maiden call-up to the ODI squad ahead of the three-match series against India. Following their historic T20 World Cup victory, which marked New Zealand’s first title in this format, the team is looking to build on their success. Additionally, Lauren Down returns to the squad after a maternity break, adding depth and experience as they prepare for this crucial series in Ahmedabad.
Polly Inglis: A Rising Star in New Zealand Cricket
For the three-match ODI series against India that begins later this week, wicketkeeper Polly Inglis has been called up for the first time. Earlier this year, Inglis, 28, who plays for the Otago Sparks in the Women’s Super Smash, signed her first central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
After returning from maternity leave in July, batter Lauren Down was also added to the 15-man roster. The sole alteration to the team that helped New Zealand win their first Women’s T20 World Cup was the addition of the two players.
Off Spinner Leigh Kasperek has been left out of the winning squad, while fast bowler Rosemary Mair has been rested in consideration of her workload management after returning from a significant back ailment.
The traveling party includes Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu, the senior trio that made up the heart of the T20 World Cup-winning squad. After the World Cup, Devine decided to resign as captain of the T20I team, but she will still captain them in the ODIs.
Building on T20 World Cup Success
Inglis first secured a contract and then a place in the national team because to her impressive domestic cricket accomplishments. She mostly batted in the middle order and amassed 324 runs, the second-highest total in the 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2023–24, with an average of 54 and a strike rate near 80. In the three-match, one-day series between England A and New Zealand A, which they won 2-1, she also scored 103.
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Ben Sawyer remarked, “We’re really excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” in a statement released by NZC. “It’s a fantastic next step for her because she put her hand up in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield one-day competition last season and during the New Zealand A series against England.
“Touring India is one of the great experiences in world cricket. It’s such a special place to come and I know everyone is looking forward to the challenge ahead.”She stated. The Women’s Championship includes the three ODIs that will be played in Ahmedabad. After a three-match series against Australia, New Zealand is now sixth in the standings. Next year’s Women’s ODI World Cup is a direct qualifier for the top five nations plus hosts India.
The New Zealand women’s ODI squad:
Sophie Devine (capt), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis (wk), Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
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