New Zealand stars Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine achieved major milestones during the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 against South Africa at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday, October 6. Bates became the first woman cricketer to play 350 international matches, while Devine reached 300 matches.
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been pillars of New Zealand for nearly two decades. Bates made her ODI debut in 2006 against India at 19, while Devine began a few months later against Australia at just 17. Both players have demonstrated remarkable longevity, consistency, and commitment to the game.
Suzie Bates Becomes the First to 350 Women's InternationalsSuzie Bates etched her name into history by becoming the first woman to play 350 international matches. She is the third-highest run-scorer in women's ODIs, just 104 runs shy of 6,000 in the format. Notably, Bates also represented New Zealand's former basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.