Maddy Green

Maddy Green made her international debut in 2012 aged 19 but made her real mark six years later with a whirlwind 62-ball century in New Zealand's record total of 490 for 4 in an ODI against Ireland in Dublin. This was also the first time she made more than 46 on the big stage, and the first time she was batting at No. 3 for New Zealand. She went on to smash 122 off only 77 balls in a record 347-run win.

A powerful batter and an offspinner, Green is a good fielder as well. She also showcased her captaincy skills by leading Auckland Hearts to victory in the 2017-18 domestic one-day competition, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and was named the Batswoman of the Year for Hearts the same season, and went on to lead a New Zealand XI side against West Indies in a warm-up match in Lincoln.

Despite being a promising talent in her teens, it took time for Green to exhibit her batting range because of the batting depth and allrounders New Zealand possessed - she was confined to the lower order. It also led to a two-year gap between her T20I debut in 2012 and her ODI debut. Green has, however, continued to be an important part of the middle order in T20Is, representing New Zealand over 100 times in the format. She has been part of two ODI World Cups and five T20 World Cups, including the one in 2024 when New Zealand were crowned champions.