Bates achieved the feat in the ongoing Women\u2019s World Cup match against South Africa at Holkar Stadium in Indore, where New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Expressing her sentiments on the occasion, Bates said, \u201cIt is (special). When you talk about that number, you feel it has gone so quickly. Cannot believe I have been out there 350 times wearing that Fern.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo think that we have had 650 games between us (Devine and me) is pretty surreal. Looking forward to getting out there with her, and really important game for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about her aim for the game against South Africa, Bates replied, \u201cRuns and a win is always what I am after. Want to contribute with the bat. As a group, need to go out there and express ourselves. If we can improve on that (performance against Australia), we will have a really good chance against South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand are playing their second game in Indore, and Bates believes that it will benefit them to adapt to the conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about her aim for the game against South Africa, Bates replied, \u201cRuns and a win is always what I am after. Want to contribute with the bat. As a group, need to go out there and express ourselves. If we can improve on that (performance against Australia), we will have a really good chance against South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the 38-year-old\u2019s moment was brief as she was trapped in front of the wickets by Marizanne Kapp on the first ball of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n