Aimee Watkins

Aimee Louise Watkins (; born 11 October 1982) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as an all-rounder.

Career Watkins appeared in 2 Test matches, 103 One Day Internationals and 36 Twenty20 Internationals for New Zealand between 2002 and 2011. She played domestic cricket for Central Districts, as well as spending seasons with Sussex and Devon.

Born in New Plymouth, Watkins is a left-handed batter and right arm off spin bowler.

She developed into a genuine all-rounder during her career and was New Zealand's leading wicket-taker at the 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup with 11, including a best performance of 4 for 2 against South Africa.

Watkins along with Suzie Bates holds the record for the highest 2nd wicket partnership in WT20I history (118*)

She became captain of New Zealand following the 2009 World Cup upon the retirement of Haidee Tiffen.

In June 2011, she announced her retirement from international cricket.

Awards Watkins was inducted as a member of the Taranaki Sports Hall of Fame in November 2025. She is also a life member of the Taranaki Cricket Association and Woodleigh Cricket Club in New Plymouth. She is an honorary member of New Zealand Cricket and has Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club

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