Michael Bracewell is a New Zealand international cricketer with allround abilities. He is a left-handed batter who bowls right-arm off-spinner and has been a part of New Zealand cricket team in all three formats – Test, ODI and T20I cricket.
He’s valued both for his ability to score quickly with the bat and for his effectiveness with the ball. A native of Masterton, New Zealand, Bracewell is a member of a well-established cricketing family, as many members of his family have played the sport at a professional level.
Who is Michael Bracewell?
Michael Bracewell is a left-hander from New Zealand, who is an aggressive batsman, a right-arm off-spinner and versatile fielder. He made his debut in ODI cricket for the Netherlands in 2022, and then went on to make his debut in Test and T20I cricket later that year.
He has had some brilliant moments in his international career, especially the ODI format. His best performance was against India in 2023, where he hit 140 runs from 78 balls, preventing New Zealand from dropping behind in a high-scoring match.
| Details | Information |
| Full Name | Michael Gordon Bracewell |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1991 |
| Age | 35 years in 2026 |
| Birthplace | Masterton, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | Batting All-Rounder |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| International Team | New Zealand |
| IPL Team | None (Unsold) |
| Domestic Team | Wellington Firebirds |
| International Debut | 2022 |
| Marital Status | Married (to Lauren Bracewell) |
Michael Bracewell Age & Date of Birth
Michael Bracewell was born on February 14, 1991, in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand. He is 35 years old in 2026. (Source- Wikipedia.com)
Michael Bracewell Height, Weight & Physical Appearance
| Feature | Details |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 9 inches |
| Height in Metres | Around 1.75 m |
| Build | Athletic |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
Michael Bracewell Family
Michael Bracewell comes from one of New Zealand’s well-known cricketing families.
| Family Member | Information |
| Father | Mark Bracewell |
| Uncle | Brendon Bracewell |
| Uncle | John Bracewell |
| Cousin | Doug Bracewell |
| Family Background | Cricket |
Michael Bracewell Early Life
Born in Masterton, NZ, to a family with strong cricketing pedigree, Michael Bracewell comes into the world. His father, Mark Bracewell, was also an avid cricketer, playing first-class for Otago and Central Districts and playing an active role in bringing up Michael.
Cricket was a family affair, as were his uncles Brendon and John Bracewell, who both went on to play for New Zealand at international level, as well as his cousin Doug Bracewell.
Michael has progressed through the under-19 level and was selected for New Zealand’s under-19 team for the 2010 under-19 World Cup. He would have to break 10 years off domestic cricket before he was selected for the senior international team in 2022. He attended Kavanagh College in Dunedin, and later Massey University.
Michael Bracewell Career
Bracewell played many seasons of New Zealand home cricket before turning to international cricket. He played for such clubs as Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts. He also represented New Zealand A (and New Zealand XI) while maturing. Bracewell made a good name for himself as a solid all-rounder in home tournaments. He was able to perform with the bat and ball, which eventually caught the selectors’ eyes in New Zealand.
One of his most memorable home matches came in the Super Smash in which he ran unbeaten 141 runs for just 65 balls. His innings showed his fizz up of 20 over cricket.
International Debut
Michael Bracewell played his first international for New Zealand in 2022.
- Teams: Netherlands vs India, ODI debut – 29th March 2022
- Test debut on June 10th against England.
- T20I Debut: July 18, 2022, against Ireland
It was in the same year he made his international debut in all three formats.
ODI Career
It didn’t take long for Bracewell to become a vital figure in New Zealand’s ODI squad. His performance on the big score game was against India in January 2023 when he went on a spree to score 140 runs off 78 balls off a difficult target.
He then had an aggressive strokeplay, which kept NZ within the scoring line throughout the innings. That knock from Bowling was a harbinger of what he has since proven in the ODI arena, that he can hit big shots and make a difference on the day but can also provide a service with his off-spinning skills.
Bracewell was by 2026 a fully-fledged international limited-overs batsman.
Test Career
Bracewell made his debut in Test action in June 2022, playing against England.
He has been used as a batting all-rounder and has turned up in the lower half and will be an option for New Zealand as an off-spinner.
He has a memorable unbeaten stand of 74 to his name in Tests. When the pitch begins to provide the wind-up to the spin, his bowling can be very helpful.
Bracewell has also got some fine performances at the wicket in domestic first-class cricket.
T-20 international career
Bracewell’s bold nature is ideal for T20 cricket. He excels in attacking bowlers in death overs and the middle orders of the order and his off-spinning skills provide a nice balance.
He made his T20I debut in 2022 against Ireland and made an instant impact, even if by claiming a hat trick in his second T20I appearance was quite a special moment.
Bracewell’s all-round ability is particularly advantageous in T20 cricket where players are valued for their ability to perform in both batting and bowling.
IPL Journey
Michael Bracewell is a former player of Royal Challengers from Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.
RCB picked him for the 2023 season and made his IPL debut in that season. His IPL stint enabled him to play with some renowned International and Indian players.
As per available IPL career stats, Bracewell has five IPL matches to his name with 58 runs and 6 wickets. His debut four matches in the IPL did not come easily, but it has been beneficial for him to experience this high pressure T20 man-to-man competition.
Career Batting, Bowling & Fielding Stats
| Format | Period | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Bat SR | Wickets | Economy | Bowl Avg | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
| Test | 2022– | 10 | 339 | 21.2 | 57.1 | 25 | 3.60 | 47.9 | 14 | 1 | — |
| ODI | 2022– | 48 | 1,042 | 35.9 | 107.5 | 46 | 4.93 | 34.6 | 33 | 0 | — |
| T20I | 2022– | 47 | 434 | 19.7 | 133.9 | 35 | 7.41 | 22.0 | 25 | 1 | — |
| IPL | 2023 | 5 | 58 | 29.0 | 123.4 | 6 | 8.64 | 15.8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1st Class | 2011– | 109 | 5,679 | 31.9 | 52.9 | 68 | 3.40 | 41.7 | 111 | 6 | — |
| List A | 2011– | 159 | 4,307 | 33.6 | 91.1 | 69 | 4.99 | 35.1 | 87 | 12 | — |
| T20 | 2012– | 220 | 3,696 | 26.2 | 137.0 | 118 | 7.95 | 23.4 | 125 | 11 | 1 |
Michael Bracewell Franchise Cricket
Bracewell has been a part of the franchise cricket in various countries and competitions. His franchise career is with some of the following teams:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Lahore Qalandars
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Multan Sultans
- Southern Brave
- MI New York
- Seattle Orcas
- Worcestershire
- Gulf Giants
Other domestic/franchise teams
He has got the opportunity to play on various T20 pitches, conditions and playing style through playing in various T20 leagues.
Michael Bracewell Awards and Achievements
Throughout his career, Bracewell has made numerous achievements:
Three-Format International: Made his international debut for New Zealand in 2022, going on to represent the Black Caps across all three formats (Test, ODI, and T20I).
Historic 140 vs India: Smashed a jaw-dropping 140 runs off just 78 balls against India in January 2023, nearly pulling off a miraculous ODI run chase.
Super Smash Record Holder: Smashed an unbeaten 141 off 65 balls* for the Wellington Firebirds, setting the record for the highest individual T20 score in New Zealand domestic history.
International T20I Hat-Trick: Claimed a rare bowling hat-trick against Ireland in July 2022, taking three wickets in his very first over of the match.
Career-Best 8/41: Recorded phenomenal, career-best first-class bowling figures of 8/41 for Wellington against Otago in March 2024.
IPL & Global Franchise Footprint: Represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2023 IPL and established a footprint across various global T20 leagues.
All-Round Value: Proven himself to be an invaluable asset with both bat and ball for the New Zealand national team
Michael Bracewell Captaincy
Bracewell is also a leader for New Zealand. Taking on leadership positions when needed, having the experience as a senior international player. His knowledge of the game and playing in various formats comes in very handy for New Zealand when they need a leader that knows what they are doing.
Personal Life
He keeps his personal life private. There is no information about his girlfriend or relationship.
Michael Bracewell Net WorthÂ
Michael Bracewell’s estimated net worth is approximately $1.2 million or an estimated ₹10 crore. He is one of New Zealand’s top international all-rounders and earns a lot of money for his international contract with New Zealand Cricket, in addition to his domestic contracts.
Additionally, he has secured lucrative contracts with leading T20 teams globally like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, as well as with corporate brands and sports sponsorships.
Michael Bracewell Latest News 2026
Michael Bracewell was hampered by injury but still enjoyed a 2026. He got injured in his left calf during the New Zealand ODI series against India in January, which ruled him out of the upcoming T20I series, but recovered in time to be part of the T20 World Cup team before picking up the injury again and dropping out from the competition.
However, he didn’t let this deter him from being part of New Zealand’s white-ball plans as he came straight back from his role of ODI captain and led New Zealand to their historic series victory against India. He has continued to play at the highest level in the global T20 leagues, ensuring that he stays sharp at the highest levels, and his capacity to turn games around with bat and ball will be vital to the Black Caps’ balance.
Michael Bracewell Social Media
Michael Bracewell has a fairly private personal web profile. For the most part, his public engagements and updates are linked to his career in cricket. He has become the favorite amongst the New Zealand cricket fans and those of international and franchise cricket.
Instagram — @mikebracewell — 114K followers (as of September 2026) (Source- Instgaram.com)
Conclusion
Michael Bracewell’s career has been one where he has steadily climbed up the ranks and earned recognition through his consistent runs and good form in New Zealand’s domestic circuit. He can bat left-handed and is a weapon to open the batting order and his right arm off-spin is a great attacking tool with the ball.
His greatest achievements include a T20I hat-trick against Ireland, an unbeaten 141 in the domestic Super Smash and a blinding 140 for India in 2023 ODI in the World Cup. He has also acquired experience in the big franchise tournaments such as IPL. In 2026, Bracewell is expected to keep making an impact in international cricket, as well as on the world stage.
FAQ’S
Michael Bracewell is a batting all rounder and New Zealand international cricketer. Bats lefties and bowls off-spin right arm.
Michael Bracewell is 35 years old in the year 2026.
He made his ODI debut against the Netherlands on 29th March 2022. He debuted in Tests and T20I in 2022 later in the year.
Michael Bracewell’s IPL career was playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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