Polly Inglis

New Zealand cricketer Polly Margot Inglis plays as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. Known for her composure at the crease and dependable glovework, she has emerged as one of the promising new faces in the White Ferns setup.

Inglis began her domestic career with the Otago Sparks during the 2012–13 season, making her debut at the age of 16. Over the years, the 1996-born cricketer has developed into a consistent performer in both List A and T20 formats, often occupying a middle-order role while also providing reliable wicket-keeping. She broadened her experience with a stint in England, representing Nottinghamshire in 2019.

Her breakthrough came in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, where she was among the leading run-scorers across consecutive seasons. In 2023–24, she scored over 300 runs at an impressive average of 54, including a composed 73 against Canterbury. She bettered that in the following season, producing a career-best 97 against Central Hinds and finishing with 340 runs. Her ability to anchor innings under pressure, such as guiding Otago in tight finishes, earned her widespread recognition.

In June 2024, Inglis was rewarded with her maiden central contract by New Zealand Cricket, a milestone that paved her way for international selection and saw her included in the squad for the India series later that year. 

After the contract announcement, Inglis took part in the White Ferns’ camps before the T20 World Cup, and although she was unable to find a spot in the final squad for the trip to the UAE, she gained valuable experience.

She made her ODI debut against Sri Lanka in March 2025, followed by her T20I debut later that month.

At 28, the Dunedin player brings maturity, resilience, and depth to the national squad. With her dual skills as a batter and keeper, she is viewed as an important asset in New Zealand’s plans for the future.

Apart from cricket, Inglis was a former hockey midfielder. She has played for New Zealand ‘A’ in hockey. The 28-year-old wicketkeeper comes from a family of hockey players.

“I was quite a diver in hockey...I slid around a lot, didn’t have much skin on my knees, so that kind of translates to a wicketkeeper. I grew up playing with the boys and I couldn’t bowl, so they chucked me behind the stumps and that was that for the rest of my life,” she said in an interview with Sportstar.

Her brother, Hugo Inglis, is a forward for New Zealand and a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist.

(As of September 2025)