Suzie Bates
456 matches · 5 Mar 2007 to 16 Sept 2026
New Zealand 2007–26
Durham 2025
Otago 2020–25
Hobart Hurricanes 2024
Birmingham Phoenix 2024
Sydney Sixers 2022–23
Guyana Amazon Warriors 2023
Oval Invincibles 2022–23
Falcons 2022–23
Adelaide Strikers 2017–20
Southern Vipers 2016–19
Trailblazers 2018–19
Perth Scorchers 2016–17
- Full name
- Suzannah Wilson Bates
- Born
- 16 Sept 1987, Dunedin
- Age
- 39 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium, right-arm off spin
Suzannah Wilson Bates (born 16 September 1987) is a New Zealand cricketer and former professional basketball player. Born in Dunedin, she plays domestic cricket for the Otago Sparks, as well as for the White Ferns, and formerly captained the New Zealand women's national cricket team. She currently holds the highest score and highest batting average in the New Zealand Women's Twenty20 cricket team. She won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2013. Bates again won ICC Women's ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year 2016. She retired on 27 June 2026, from all international formats. Bates also represented New Zealand internationally in basketball.
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Suzie Bates: career summary
Suzie Bates is an all-rounder from New Zealand, born on 16 Sept 1987 in Dunedin. Suzie Bates has played 456 matches on CricInto's records, from 5 Mar 2007 to 16 Sept 2026, for Barbados Tridents, New Zealand, Durham, Otago, Hobart Hurricanes, Birmingham Phoenix, Sydney Sixers, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Oval Invincibles, Falcons, Adelaide Strikers, Southern Vipers, Trailblazers and Perth Scorchers.
In T20Is (123 matches, 2009–2026): 3,207 runs in 117 innings at an average of 30.25 and a strike rate of 109.87, with 1 hundred and 18 fifties (highest score 124*); 25 wickets at an average of 27.04 and an economy rate of 6.62 (best 3/10).
In ODIs (107 matches, 2007–2026): 3,389 runs in 102 innings at an average of 36.44 and a strike rate of 76.60, with 6 hundreds and 24 fifties (highest score 126); 27 wickets at an average of 47.07 and an economy rate of 5.02 (best 3/17). Only matches from 2007 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In the Women's Big Bash League (87 matches, 2016–2024): 1,727 runs in 85 innings at an average of 22.72 and a strike rate of 102.07, with 0 hundreds and 8 fifties (highest score 82*); 22 wickets at an average of 28.95 and an economy rate of 6.94 (best 2/6).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 107 | 102 | 9 | 3389 | 126 | 36.44 | 4424 | 76.60 | 6 | 24 | 396 | 8 | 4 |
| T20I | 123 | 117 | 11 | 3207 | 124* | 30.25 | 2919 | 109.87 | 1 | 18 | 352 | 28 | 6 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 87 | 85 | 9 | 1727 | 82* | 22.72 | 1692 | 102.07 | 0 | 8 | 195 | 9 | 2 |
| Women's Super Smash | 36 | 35 | 6 | 1235 | 101* | 42.59 | 1086 | 113.72 | 1 | 9 | 141 | 8 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 33 | 33 | 5 | 983 | 119* | 35.11 | 862 | 114.04 | 1 | 4 | 127 | 13 | 1 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 17 | 16 | 1 | 379 | 79* | 25.27 | 339 | 111.80 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast Women | 13 | 13 | 0 | 439 | 77 | 33.77 | 362 | 121.27 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 1 |
| FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 12 | 11 | 2 | 284 | 60 | 31.56 | 239 | 118.83 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| ECB Women's One-Day Cup | 10 | 10 | 1 | 467 | 163 | 51.89 | 529 | 88.28 | 1 | 3 | 59 | 3 | 1 |
| Women's Caribbean Premier League | 9 | 9 | 2 | 194 | 39* | 27.71 | 162 | 119.75 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 182 | 76* | 36.40 | 149 | 122.15 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 2 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 26 | 13.50 | 26 | 103.85 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge Match | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 32.00 | 37 | 86.49 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 107 | 52 | 253.1 | 1271 | 27 | 3/17 | 47.07 | 5.02 | 56.26 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 123 | 50 | 102.1 | 676 | 25 | 3/10 | 27.04 | 6.62 | 24.52 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 87 | 34 | 91.5 | 637 | 22 | 2/6 | 28.95 | 6.94 | 25.05 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 36 | 18 | 37 | 247 | 8 | 2/20 | 30.88 | 6.68 | 27.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 33 | 32 | 98.3 | 724 | 34 | 4/26 | 21.29 | 7.35 | 17.38 | 1 | 0 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast Women | 13 | 7 | 13.5 | 119 | 4 | 2/21 | 29.75 | 8.60 | 20.75 | 0 | 0 |
| FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 12 | 4 | 10 | 96 | 1 | 1/20 | 96.00 | 9.60 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ECB Women's One-Day Cup | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47 | 2 | 1/15 | 23.50 | 6.71 | 21.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Caribbean Premier League | 9 | 7 | 20 | 143 | 4 | 2/25 | 35.75 | 7.15 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 6 | 3 | 7.3 | 42 | 2 | 1/13 | 21.00 | 5.60 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge Match | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 2/16 | 8.00 | 5.33 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | BT vs GAW Women's Caribbean Premier League | 9 (5) | 1/20 (1.2) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | BT vs GAW Women's Caribbean Premier League | 22* (11) | 0/24 (3) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | BT vs JE Women's Caribbean Premier League | 39* (28) | 1/18 (4) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | BT vs TKR Women's Caribbean Premier League | 1 (2) | 2/25 (4) |
| 27 Jun 2026 | NZ vs ENG T20I | 19 (13) | - |
| 23 Jun 2026 | NZ vs SCO T20I | DNB | - |
| 19 Jun 2026 | NZ vs IRE T20I | 19* (12) | 0/10 (1) |
| 25 May 2026 | NZ vs ENG T20I | 3 (11) | - |
| 20 May 2026 | NZ vs ENG T20I | DNB | 0/4 (1) |
| 16 May 2026 | NZ vs ENG ODI | 12 (15) | 0/11 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Suzie Bates scored in T20Is?
Suzie Bates has scored 3,207 runs in T20Is, at an average of 30.25.
How many wickets has Suzie Bates taken in T20Is?
Suzie Bates has taken 25 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/10.
How many runs has Suzie Bates scored in ODIs?
Suzie Bates has scored 3,389 runs in ODIs, at an average of 36.44. Only matches from 2007 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many wickets has Suzie Bates taken in ODIs?
Suzie Bates has taken 27 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 3/17. Only matches from 2007 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Suzie Bates scored in the Women's Big Bash League?
Suzie Bates has scored 1,727 runs in the Women's Big Bash League, at an average of 22.72.
How many wickets has Suzie Bates taken in the Women's Big Bash League?
Suzie Bates has taken 22 wickets in the Women's Big Bash League, with best figures of 2/6.
How many hundreds has Suzie Bates scored?
Suzie Bates has scored 1 hundred in T20Is, 6 hundreds in ODIs, 1 hundred in the Women's Super Smash, 1 hundred in the Women's Cricket Super League and 1 hundred in the ECB Women's One-Day Cup. Matches before ball-by-ball records began are not counted.
What is Suzie Bates's highest score?
Suzie Bates's highest score is 163, in the ECB Women's One-Day Cup.
How old is Suzie Bates?
Suzie Bates was born on 16 Sept 1987 in Dunedin, and is 39 years old.
Which teams has Suzie Bates played for?
Barbados Tridents (2026), New Zealand (2007–2026), Durham (2025), Otago (2020–2025), Hobart Hurricanes (2024), Birmingham Phoenix (2024), Sydney Sixers (2022–2023), Guyana Amazon Warriors (2023), Oval Invincibles (2022–2023), Falcons (2022–2023), Adelaide Strikers (2017–2020), Southern Vipers (2016–2019), Trailblazers (2018–2019) and Perth Scorchers (2016–2017).