Jess Watkin
75 matches · 6 Jun 2018 to 30 Jan 2026
- Full name
- Jessica Marie Watkin
- Born
- 7 May 1998, Whanganui
- Age
- 28 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Jessica Marie Watkin (born 7 May 1998) is a New Zealand cricketer. She made her Women's Twenty20 International cricket (WT20I) debut for New Zealand against Ireland Women on 6 June 2018. On debut, she and Suzie Bates made the highest partnership for New Zealand Women and the fifth-largest partnership for any team in W2T0Is, scoring an unbeaten 142 runs. She made her Women's One Day International cricket (WODI) debut for New Zealand, also against Ireland Women, on 8 June 2018.
In August 2018, she was awarded a central contract by New Zealand Cricket, following the tours of Ireland and England in the previous months. In October 2018, she was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.
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Jess Watkin: career summary
Jess Watkin is an all-rounder, born on 7 May 1998 in Whanganui. Jess Watkin has played 75 matches on CricInto's records, from 6 Jun 2018 to 30 Jan 2026, for Northern Districts, Central Districts and New Zealand.
In the Women's Super Smash (47 matches, 2021–2026): 727 runs in 45 innings at an average of 16.91 and a strike rate of 130.99, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 70); 42 wickets at an average of 24.90 and an economy rate of 6.56 (best 2/5).
In the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 (15 matches, 2020–2021): 224 runs in 14 innings at an average of 17.23 and a strike rate of 104.67, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 68*); 12 wickets at an average of 26.58 and an economy rate of 6.21 (best 2/16).
In T20Is (9 matches, 2018): 118 runs in 8 innings at an average of 16.86 and a strike rate of 157.33, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 77*); 7 wickets at an average of 18.86 and an economy rate of 6.44 (best 3/9).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 23 | 6.00 | 38 | 63.16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| T20I | 9 | 8 | 1 | 118 | 77* | 16.86 | 75 | 157.33 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Women's Super Smash | 47 | 45 | 2 | 727 | 70 | 16.91 | 555 | 130.99 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 27 | 6 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 224 | 68* | 17.23 | 214 | 104.67 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 25.3 | 106 | 5 | 2/30 | 21.20 | 4.16 | 30.60 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 9 | 7 | 20.3 | 132 | 7 | 3/9 | 18.86 | 6.44 | 17.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 47 | 45 | 159.3 | 1046 | 42 | 2/5 | 24.90 | 6.56 | 22.79 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 15 | 15 | 51.2 | 319 | 12 | 2/16 | 26.58 | 6.21 | 25.67 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | ND vs AUC Women's Super Smash | 31 (22) | 0/23 (4) |
| 25 Jan 2026 | ND vs CAN Women's Super Smash | 23 (11) | 1/9 (2) |
| 22 Jan 2026 | ND vs AUC Women's Super Smash | 10 (10) | 1/14 (3) |
| 18 Jan 2026 | ND vs OTA Women's Super Smash | 60 (37) | 2/28 (4) |
| 13 Jan 2026 | ND vs CD Women's Super Smash | 3 (7) | 1/19 (4) |
| 11 Jan 2026 | ND vs WEL Women's Super Smash | 28 (22) | 0/37 (4) |
| 8 Jan 2026 | ND vs CAN Women's Super Smash | 5 (3) | 0/13 (2) |
| 4 Jan 2026 | ND vs OTA Women's Super Smash | 17 (11) | 2/24 (3.5) |
| 31 Dec 2025 | ND vs WEL Women's Super Smash | 0 (1) | 1/38 (4) |
| 26 Dec 2025 | ND vs AUC Women's Super Smash | DNB | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Jess Watkin scored in the Women's Super Smash?
Jess Watkin has scored 727 runs in the Women's Super Smash, at an average of 16.91.
How many wickets has Jess Watkin taken in the Women's Super Smash?
Jess Watkin has taken 42 wickets in the Women's Super Smash, with best figures of 2/5.
How many runs has Jess Watkin scored in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20?
Jess Watkin has scored 224 runs in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20, at an average of 17.23.
How many wickets has Jess Watkin taken in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20?
Jess Watkin has taken 12 wickets in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20, with best figures of 2/16.
How many runs has Jess Watkin scored in T20Is?
Jess Watkin has scored 118 runs in T20Is, at an average of 16.86.
How many wickets has Jess Watkin taken in T20Is?
Jess Watkin has taken 7 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/9.
What is Jess Watkin's highest score?
Jess Watkin's highest score is 77*, in T20Is (not out).
How old is Jess Watkin?
Jess Watkin was born on 7 May 1998 in Whanganui, and is 28 years old.
Which teams has Jess Watkin played for?
Northern Districts (2023–2026), Central Districts (2020–2023) and New Zealand (2018).