Suzie Bates (New Zealander Cricketer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cricketer
Nationality	New Zealander
Date of Birth	16/09/1987
Age	38 years
Birthplace	Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Latest News about Suzie Bates

15/06/2025

Suzie Bates announced that she will retire from international cricket after the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, bringing an end to a 20‑year career at the highest level. She stated that she feels there are no more major milestones left on her list and that she wants to step away while still performing at a high standard, leaving a legacy as one of New Zealand's most decorated women cricketers.

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Bio/Wiki

Summary	Suzannah Wilson Bates, commonly known as Suzie Bates, is a New Zealand cricketer and former captain of the national women's cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WHITE FERNS players of all time, she is a right‑handed batting all‑rounder and right‑arm medium‑pace bowler who began her international career in 2006. She has represented New Zealand in multiple ICC Women's World Cups and T20 World Cups, and has also played for several franchise teams in global T20 leagues.

Summary

Suzannah Wilson Bates, commonly known as Suzie Bates, is a New Zealand cricketer and former captain of the national women's cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WHITE FERNS players of all time, she is a right‑handed batting all‑rounder and right‑arm medium‑pace bowler who began her international career in 2006. She has represented New Zealand in multiple ICC Women's World Cups and T20 World Cups, and has also played for several franchise teams in global T20 leagues.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5 ft 8 in
Batting Style	Right‑handed
Bowling Style	Right‑arm medium
Role	Batting all‑rounder

Career

Teams	New Zealand Women Adelaide Strikers Women Falcons Women Guyana Amazon Warriors Women Otago Women Oval Invincibles Women Perth Scorchers Women Sydney Sixers Trailblazers
Notable Roles	Former captain of the New Zealand women's national cricket team Key all‑rounder and senior figure in the WHITE FERNS setup
Career Start	2006 (international cricket)
Career Note	Announced that she will retire from international cricket after the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, marking the end of a 20‑year international career.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/suziebates/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/suziebates
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/suziebatescricket/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
2. Has played for multiple franchise teams across different T20 leagues around the world.
3. Began her international cricket career in 2006 and has been a central figure in the evolution of women's cricket.
4. Has been recognized as one of the leading run‑scorers and all‑round performers in women's international cricket over the past two decades.

Suzie Bates Cricketer New Zealander Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand