Sam Bates is a specialist bowler from Australia playing for Sydney Thunder Women. Fantasy credits: 6.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏WBBL CAREER
Sam Bates has played 142 WBBL matches according to Cricket Australia. With the bat that adds up to 35 runs in 23 innings at an average of 4.38 and a strike rate of 46.05, with a highest score of 6. With the ball, 134 wickets at an average of 22.15, with an economy rate of 6.12 and best figures of 4/21.
In the field the record shows 30 catches, and fielding points count in Season Fantasy alongside runs and wickets.
Sam Bates plays for Sydney Thunder Women in WBBL|12. The club opens its campaign on Thu 29 Oct (3:40pm local time) against Melbourne Renegades at Junction Oval, Melbourne. Squads are not final, so check the club's fantasy guide for late signings and team news before the lock.
| Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 23 | 35 | 6 | 4.38 | 46.05 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mat | Wkts | BB | 5w | Avg | Econ | Mdn | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 134 | 4/21 | 0 | 22.15 | 6.12 | 9 | 2,968 |
Official WBBL career totals as of 7 October 2026.
🔥PLAY WBBL 2026/27 FANTASY
Sam Bates costs 6.5 Cr in Season Fantasy. Build 11 on a 100 Cr budget, name a captain for double points and keep your transfers for later in the season. It is free to play and squads update as clubs announce signings.
📅SYDNEY THUNDER WOMEN FIXTURES
| Date | Start (local) | Opponent | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 29 Oct | 3:40pm | Melbourne Renegades | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Sun 1 Nov | 3:40pm | Brisbane Heat | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| Thu 5 Nov | 7:10pm | Perth Scorchers | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| Sun 8 Nov | 1:40pm | Sydney Sixers | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| Wed 11 Nov | 4:10pm | Perth Scorchers | WACA Ground, Perth |
First five matches shown. Every match with Indian start times is in the WBBL 2026 schedule in IST.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Sam Bates is a specialist bowler representing Sydney Thunder Women in international cricket. He carries a fantasy credit value of 6.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Sam Bates is available for international fixtures on CricketDream. Check the schedule for upcoming matches featuring Sydney Thunder Women.
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Sam Bates's WBBL career stats?▾
Cricket Australia lists 142 WBBL matches for Sam Bates. Batting: 35 runs in 23 innings at an average of 4.38 and a strike rate of 46.05, with a highest score of 6. Bowling: 134 wickets at an average of 22.15, with an economy rate of 6.12 and best figures of 4/21.
Which team does Sam Bates play for in WBBL 2026/27?▾
Sam Bates is in the Sydney Thunder Women squad for WBBL|12, the 2026/27 season. Squads are still being filled, so the list can change before the tournament starts.
How much does Sam Bates cost in WBBL Season Fantasy?▾
Sam Bates is priced at 6.5 Cr on CricketDream. A Season Fantasy team is 11 players on a 100 Cr budget with at most 8 from one club, at least 1 keeper, 3 batters, 1 all-rounder and 3 bowlers.
What is Sam Bates's highest WBBL score?▾
Sam Bates's highest WBBL score is 6, per Cricket Australia.
What are Sam Bates's best WBBL bowling figures?▾
Sam Bates's best WBBL figures are 4/21. The career total is 134 wickets in 142 matches at an economy rate of 6.12.
When does Sam Bates play first in WBBL 2026/27?▾
Sydney Thunder Women open on Thu 29 Oct against Melbourne Renegades at Junction Oval, Melbourne, starting 3:40pm local time. The full schedule in Indian time is in our WBBL 2026 schedule guide.
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