Unexpected contract to World Cup dreams: Bree Illing’s whirlwind rise

In 2022, Illing came to Mumbai as part of the New Zealand Women’s Development Tour. Now, in 2025, she’s playing in her first World Cup, capping off a ‘whirlwind’ year which also saw her receive maiden ODI and T20I caps, and an “unexpected” central contract – all within seven months.

Oct 10, 2025 - 16:00
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Unexpected contract to World Cup dreams: Bree Illing’s whirlwind rise
In 2022, Illing came to Mumbai as part of the New Zealand Women’s Development Tour. Now, in 2025, she’s playing in her first World Cup, capping off a ‘whirlwind’ year which also saw her receive maiden ODI and T20I caps, and an “unexpected” central contract – all within seven months.

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