Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1987-09-16 Age: 37
Suzie Bates, born on 16th September 1987, has carved her niche in the annals of cricketing history as one of the sport’s most versatile allrounders. From the sun-drenched backyards of her Dunedin home in New Zealand, where she tirelessly mimicked her cricketing idols, Bates emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
Her journey from those formative playgrounds to the professional circuit was nothing short of inspiring. Bates debuted for the White Ferns in 2006, quickly standing out with her blend of right-handed batting prowess and right-arm fast-medium bowling. Her dual abilities lent an unparalleled balance to her team, and soon she became an indispensable asset to New Zealand cricket.
Among her numerous accolades, Bates was pivotal in New Zealand's World Cup campaigns, often anchoring the batting line-up and providing crucial breakthroughs with the ball. Perhaps her most significant individual achievement came in 2013 when she was awarded the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, a testament to her all-round capabilities and relentless dedication to the sport. Her fearless approach transformed many matches, including a standout performance against Australia in 2017, where her century guided New Zealand to a monumental victory.
Bates's cricketing nous was not confined to statistics alone; her encounters with fierce rivals like Australia often scripted the sub-plots of her career. In these high-octane clashes, her strategic acumen and unyielding spirit shone, earning her respect even across the Tasman. Her calculated aggression with the bat, coupled with the ability to swing the ball effectively, made her a formidable opponent.
Bates's batting is characterised by a fluid technique and an acute eye for gaps, enabling her to dictate the pace of an innings. With over 4,000 ODI runs to her name, her lofted drives and deft touches have left audiences enthralled time and again. Meanwhile, her right-arm deliveries—meticulously bowled to exploit any hint of movement—have troubled many an international batsman.
Off the field, Bates’s charisma and leadership have significantly impacted the burgeoning profile of women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers. Her journey from local club games to international prominence underlines the passion and perseverance that Suzie Bates embodies, making her not just a maestro on the field but a genuine ambassador of the game.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 116 | 115 | 13 | 3057 | 101 | 26.58 | 2826 | 108.17 | 1 | 18 | 15 | 355 |
| T20I | 62 | 63 | 4 | 1521 | 91 | 24.14 | 1493 | 101.88 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 168 |
| ODI | 47 | 46 | 4 | 1362 | 126 | 29.61 | 1761 | 77.34 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 155 |
| 100-Ball | 17 | 16 | 1 | 379 | 79 | 23.69 | 339 | 111.80 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 42 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 55 | 44 | 23 | 782 | 103.5 | 34.00 | 7.56 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 35 | 15 | 11 | 157 | 26.1 | 14.27 | 6.02 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 21 | 15 | 6 | 208 | 44 | 34.67 | 4.73 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-26
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