Bella James

Isabella Rose James (born 27 January 1999) is a New Zealand cricketer who currently plays for New Zealand women's cricket team and Otago in domestic cricket. She plays as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.

Early life She was completed her schooling at Arrowtown Primary School in Arrowtown, New Zealand. She started her career in the Secondary Schools Girls Finals. In the second year she was joined Otago Sparks at top level cricket and was guided by Suzie Bates and Katey Martin. She made her T20 debut against Canterbury in the 2014–15 New Zealand Women's Twenty20 Competition on 12 December 2014.

She scored her first List A century (101) in 2022–23 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield against Central Hinds on 22 January 2023. She scored unbeaten 101 runs against Wellington Blaze on 30 November 2024 in the 2024–25 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield.

In August 2024, she was awarded domestic contract for Otago by New Zealand Cricket for 2024–25 season. In December 2024, she earned maiden call-up for national team for the ODI series against Australia. She made her ODI debut against Australia on 21 December 2024. In February 2025, James ruled out of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka due to hip flexor. She made her T20I debut against Australia on 26 March 2025.

In June 2025, she was again named in New Zealand A squad against England A. In same month she awarded her maiden central contract by NZC for the 2025–26 season.