Bates has numerous notable achievements to her name that highlight her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. She has represented the New Zealand women’s cricket team in multiple formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Bates has been a consistent performer, accumulating impressive batting and bowling stats throughout her career. She has received several prestigious awards, including the ICC Women’s ODI Player of the Year in 2013 and the ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year in 2015. Bates’ leadership qualities were recognized when she was appointed as the captain of the New Zealand national team, leading the side with grace and determination.