Missy Banks

Missy Banks is one of New Zealand's most promising young talents, already an established figure in the Canterbury Magicians setup despite her youth. Making her List A debut at just 15 in February 2017, she has since racked up 137 appearances, captained the New Zealand U19s in February 2021, and featured in the high-profile NZ North v South clash in March 2023. A genuine pace-bowling all-rounder, Banks has been at the heart of Canterbury's recent success, helping secure multiple titles including the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield (2016/17, 2021/22) and Super Smash (2021/22, 2022/23). Her individual excellence has been recognised with Canterbury Women's "Bowler of the Year" and "Players' Player" honours in 2021/22.

With her sights firmly set on national selection, Banks has sought to broaden her game overseas, now in the middle of her third prolific season in England. She starred for South Northumberland in the Northumberland Women's Cricket League in 2024 with 300 runs at 75.00 and 11 wickets at 9.82, before moving to Plymouth in Devon, where she has been outstanding for the Women's 1st XI — 1,306 runs at 118.73 and 24 wickets at 12.04 across two seasons. She's taken that up another level in 2026, striking 798 runs at 133.00 (three centuries, top score 150*) to go with 19 wickets at 12.04 12.04, including a best of 5/2.

Confident with bat and ball, competitive by nature, and proven in both domestic and overseas conditions, Banks has re-signed with Plymouth and is enjoying arguably her finest UK form yet.