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Bree Illing

Bree Illing is a young New Zealand left-arm medium-fast bowler and left-handed batter, known for her rapid rise and impact with the White Ferns and Auckland in domestic cricket, earning her maiden central contract in 2025 after strong performances, including a key role in leveling the T20I series against Sri Lanka. A University of Auckland science graduate, she plays for Auckland in domestic competitions and debuted internationally in March 2025, quickly becoming a promising seamer known for hunting wickets. 

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Full Name
Breearne Grace Illing
Born
29 September 2003
Place Of Birth
Auckland
Country
New Zealand
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-Arm Medium-Fast
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 1st ODI Women ODI March 29, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 2nd T20I Women T20 March 17, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Central Hinds vs Auckland Hearts · Match 21 Women T20 January 16, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Wellington Blaze vs Auckland Hearts · Match 4 Women T20 December 29, 2025 0 2 0 0 0.00
Auckland Hearts vs Northern Brave Women · Match 18 List A December 14, 2025 0 3 0 0 0.00
Auckland Hearts vs Northern Brave Women · Match 15 List A December 13, 2025 1 4 0 0 25.00

Matches

New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
306/7
Result
240/10
NZ-W won by 66 runs April 4, 2026 3:30 am
South Africa Women South Africa Women
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
South Africa Women South Africa Women
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Teams Play For

  • National Team: New Zealand (White Ferns)
  • Domestic Teams: Auckland Hearts, Cornwall Cricket Club (junior)

International Debuts

  • One-Day International (ODI): March 4, 2025, vs. Sri Lanka ( Napier)
  • Twenty20 International (T20I): March 14, 2025, vs. Sri Lanka 

Recent International Matches

  • vs. Australia (World Cup): October 1, 2025 (took wicket of Alyssa Healy)
  • vs. South Africa (World Cup): October 6, 2025
  • vs. Sri Lanka (World Cup): October 14, 2025 (took 2 wickets)

Career Highlights & Records

  • Debut (ODI): March 4, 2025, vs. Sri Lanka
  • Debut (T20I): March 14, 2025, vs. Sri Lanka
  • Maiden Call-Up: February 2025 (ODI series vs. Sri Lanka)
  • Maiden Central Contract: Awarded for the 2025-2026 season (June 2025)
  • Key Performances: Took 2 wickets in her T20I debut against Sri Lanka, helping level the series. Finished 2024/25 domestic season as Auckland's leading wicket-taker.