Full Name
Isabella Rose James
Born
January 27, 1999
Birthplace
Timaru, Canterbury
Country
New Zealand
Role
WK-Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium seam
Bella James
Bella James
Isabella Rose James
Bella James is a rising New Zealand cricketer, a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper known for her strong performances with the Otago Sparks, earning her a call-up to the White Ferns (NZ Women's team) in late 2024, marking her international debut and a central contract for the 2025-26 season after years of domestic success, noted for her composure and top-order batting.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hinds vs Otago Sparks · Match 28 | Women T20 | January 24, 2026 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Canterbury Magicians vs Otago Sparks · Match 25 | Women T20 | January 21, 2026 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Otago Sparks vs Northern Brave Women · Match 22 | Women T20 | January 18, 2026 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Wellington Blaze vs Otago Sparks · Match 14 | Women T20 | January 9, 2026 | 29 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 107.41 |
| Auckland Hearts vs Otago Sparks · Match 11 | Women T20 | January 6, 2026 | 40 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Northern Brave Women vs Otago Sparks · Match 10 | Women T20 | January 4, 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Sparks vs Auckland Hearts · Match 6 | List A | November 16, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super Smash 2025 | WOMENT20 | Dec 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 | 152 | 153 | 20 | 0 | 99.35 |
| Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025 | LISTA | Nov 15, 2025 - Feb 21, 2026 | 114 | 127 | 14 | 0 | 89.76 |
| ICC Womens World Cup Warm-up Matches 2025 | LISTA | Sep 25, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| New Zealand A Women tour of England 2025 | LISTA | Jun 23, 2025 - Jul 7, 2025 | 109 | 120 | 10 | 1 | 90.83 |
| New Zealand Women's OD 2025 | LISTA | Mar 28, 2025 - Apr 1, 2025 | 140 | 121 | 19 | 2 | 115.70 |
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Sparks vs Wellington Blaze · 18th Match | Women T20 | January 18, 2025 | 40 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 133.33 |
Matches
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
Zimbabwe Women Zimbabwe Women
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
Zimbabwe Women Zimbabwe Women
Major Teams
- New Zealand Women (White Ferns)
- Otago Sparks (Domestic)
International Debuts
- ODI Debut: December 21, 2024, vs. Australia in Wellington (Basin Reserve).
- T20I Debut: March 26, 2025, vs. Australia in Wellington (Sky Stadium).
Recent International & Domestic Activity
- March 2025: Returned to play her T20I debut series against Australia.
- June 2025: Named in the New Zealand A squad against England A and awarded her first central contract by NZC for the 2025-26 season.
- Late 2025 (December): Played domestic matches for Otago, including a 9-run innings against Canterbury Women on Dec 27, 2025, and participated in a South Island women's match.
Career Highlights & Records
- Domestic Success: A key player for Otago Sparks, helping them to back-to-back Hallyburton Johnstone Shield titles.
- International Recognition: Earned her first White Ferns central contract for the 2025-26 season.
- Top Performer: Gained selection after being the second-highest run-scorer in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield with 293 runs in five innings.
