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Suzie Bates Becomes First to 350 Internationals as Sophie Devine Marks 300 in World Cup Match

Devine plans to retire from ODI cricket after the tournament, signaling a looming shift for the White Ferns.

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Suzie Bates Creates History, Becomes First Player In The World To Play 350 International Matches In Women's Cricket

Overview

  • Both milestones came on October 6 during New Zealand’s Women’s ODI World Cup match against South Africa at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
  • Suzie Bates is the first woman to reach 350 internationals, adding to a record that includes 5,896 ODI runs, 4,716 T20I runs, and 13 ODI centuries.
  • Sophie Devine made her 300th international appearance, becoming the seventh woman to reach the mark.
  • Reports say Devine intends to end her ODI career after this World Cup and continue in T20Is on a casual contract.
  • Tournament context remains tight for both teams after New Zealand lost to Australia and South Africa were beaten by England earlier in the event.