She also plays for the Central Districts in the State League.Born in New Plymouth, Watkins is a left-handed batter and right arm off spin bowler.
She 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.