About Michael Bates
Born 1983. Michael Bates is a New Zealand cricketer.
Michael David Bates (born 11 October 1983) is a New Zealand cricketer. He is a left-arm, medium-pace bowler who bats right-handed. He was a member of the New Zealand Under 19 side in the 2002 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, and has played for the Auckland Aces since 2003. Bates has the record for most runs conceded in a game of domestic Twenty20 cricket with 64 runs scored off his 4 overs bowled, although getting 3 wickets in his last over.
International career Bates made his ODI and T20I debut for the New Zealand Blackcaps in February 2012 against Zimbabwe. He is the brother of former All Black Steven Bates.
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Who is Michael Bates?
New Zealand cricketer
When was Michael Bates born?
Michael Bates was born on 11 October 1983 in Auckland.
What is Michael Bates's occupation?
Michael Bates is a cricketer.
What nationality is Michael Bates?
Michael Bates is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Bates (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Bates. https://biography.guide/michael-bates-cricketer-1983/
MLA: "Michael Bates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-bates-cricketer-1983/.
Chicago: "Michael Bates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-bates-cricketer-1983/.
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