NZ cricket veterans Bates and Devine eyeing major milestones in Women’s WC clash against SL

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NZ cricket veterans Bates and Devine eyeing major milestones in Women’s WC clash against SL

As the ICC Women’s World Cup heats up, New Zealand is set to compete against Sri Lanka. This match is pivotal for veteran players Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine, who are both on the brink of significant milestones in their careers.

Suzie Bates Approaching 6,000 ODI Runs

Suzie Bates, a seasoned batter for New Zealand, is just 75 runs away from reaching 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This achievement would make her only the second female player to reach this milestone.

Bates has accumulated 5,925 runs across 174 matches and 167 innings, boasting an impressive average of 39.23. Her record includes 13 centuries and 37 fifties, with a highest score of 168. In terms of all-time women’s ODI rankings, she is third, following India’s Mithali Raj and England’s Charlotte Edwards.

New Zealand’s Current Standings

New Zealand: 5th place in the points table
Current record: 1 win, 2 losses
Sri Lanka: 2nd last place with 2 losses and 1 no-result

Despite her landmark statistics, Bates has faced challenges in this tournament, with two ducks against Australia and South Africa, and a single score of 29 against Bangladesh. Nevertheless, she stands as the second-highest run-getter for New Zealand women in World Cup history, with 1,208 runs at an impressive average of 50.33.

Sophie Devine’s Remarkable Performance

Another key player to watch is all-rounder Sophie Devine. She is poised to become the sixth batter in ICC Women’s World Cup history to reach 1,000 runs. Currently, Devine has scored 929 runs in 28 matches, averaging 38.70.

Her performance in the ongoing tournament has been exceptional, leading with 260 runs in just three matches at an average of 86.66. This includes a century and two fifties, with her top score being 112.

World Cup Historical Standouts

Among historic performances, New Zealand’s Debbie Hockley holds the record for the most runs in Women’s World Cup history, totaling 1,501 runs in 45 matches.

The upcoming clash will be crucial for both New Zealand and Sri Lanka, as they aim to climb the points table.