Michael Gordon Bracewell

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International career

Michael Gordon Bracewell was born on 14 February 1991. He plays cricket for Wellington in New Zealand. He comes from a family with a cricket background: his uncles Brendon and John Bracewell played Test cricket, and his cousin Doug Bracewell plays for New Zealand now. He also has a cousin who is a comedian, Melanie Bracewell. Michael went to Kavanagh College in Dunedin. He started playing for the New Zealand national team in March 2022.

2022

• March: Named in New Zealand’s ODI and T20I squads for home series against the Netherlands.
• March 29: Made ODI debut vs Netherlands at Mount Maunganui.
• May: Selected in New Zealand’s Test squad for the England tour.
• June 10-14: Made Test debut vs England at Nottingham.
• July 18: Made T20I debut vs Ireland at Belfast.
• July 20: Took the first T20I hat-trick in the first over bowled vs Ireland.
• July: Scored first ODI century in the series against Ireland.

2023

• January: Scored 140 runs in ODI vs India, the third-fastest ODI century for New Zealand.
• January: Matched MS Dhoni’s record of multiple centuries batting at number seven or lower.
• March 17-20: Played the last Test so far vs Sri Lanka at Wellington.
• Missed the 2023 ODI World Cup due to Achilles injury.

2024

• May: Named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2025

• February: Included in New Zealand’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
• April 5: Last recorded ODI match vs Pakistan at Mount Maunganui.
• March 26: Last recorded T20I match vs Pakistan at Wellington.

Leagues Participation

Michael Bracewell has played in some well-known T20 leagues around the world. He took part in the Indian Premier League, Major League Cricket in the USA, and the Pakistan Super League. Playing in these leagues helped him improve his skills and adapt to different conditions.

Indian Premier League

Michael Bracewell took part in the 2023 Indian Premier League. He joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for the injured Will Jacks.

Year	Team	Notes
2023	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Signed as a replacement for Will Jacks

Major League Cricket

Michael Bracewell played for the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket from 2023 to 2024. In 2025, he moved to MI New York, where he plays as a left-handed batter and right-arm spin bowler.

Year	Team	Notes
2023	Seattle Orcas	Played as an all-rounder
2024	Seattle Orcas	Continued participation
2025	MI New York	Plays as left-hand batter and right-arm spin bowler

Pakistan Super League

Michael Gordon Bracewell, 34 years old in 2025, is a New Zealand player set to play for Multan Sultans in the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League. He contributes with both bat and ball. By May 2025, he scored 13.83 points in six games and took six wickets in seven matches, maintaining a bowling economy of 10.27. Despite some challenges, Bracewell stayed positive about the team’s chances, stressing the importance of teamwork after a loss to Islamabad United.

Year	Team	Notes
2025	Multan Sultans	Scored 13.83 points in six games; took six wickets in seven games; optimistic about team performance

Domestic career

Michael Bracewell began his domestic career in 2011, debuting in first-class cricket for Otago and in List A for Wellington. He became an important player for Wellington and got contracts for the 2018–19 and 2020–21 seasons. In March 2020, he took his first five-wicket haul in a first-class match during the Plunket Shield. In January 2022, he scored 141 not out in a Super Smash T20 game, setting the highest Twenty20 score in New Zealand. He has continued to play regularly in all formats, with matches recorded as recently as 2024 and 2025.

Records and achievements

Michael Bracewell has achieved several important records and awards during his career. His performances with both bat and ball have earned him recognition at domestic and international levels.

• 2021: Received the Ford Trophy, Plunket Shield, and Overall Player's Player of the Year awards at the Celebration of Cricket in Wellington.
• January 8, 2022: Scored 141 runs for Wellington Firebirds in the Super Smash, setting the highest Twenty20 score in New Zealand.
• January 2023: Recorded the third-fastest century for New Zealand in ODI cricket during the series against India.
• February 2025: Named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2025 Champions Cup in Pakistan.
• April 2025: Finished second in the ICC Champions Trophy held in Pakistan and the UAE.

Personal life

Michael Bracewell comes from a well-known cricket family in New Zealand, which has influenced his career and values. He keeps his personal life mostly private but shares a close connection with his family and has many fans.

Family

Michael is married to Lauren Ralston Bracewell; they got married on June 22, 2019, and have a son named Lemox. His father, Brendon Bracewell, was a fast bowler for New Zealand, and his uncle John Bracewell also played for the national team. His cousin Doug Bracewell has played alongside him for New Zealand. Another cousin, Melanie Bracewell, is a famous comedian and actress. There is little public information about his mother or siblings.

Finance

By 2025, Michael’s net worth is estimated at about US$5.9 million.

Home and Cars

He owns a two-storey house in Wellington with a big garden and a swimming pool, worth around $2 million. His collection of cars includes a BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche.

Scandals

In 2008, Michael was suspended for six months after using offensive language and gestures during a game. The New Zealand Cricket Association banned him from all cricket formats for one year because of this.

Fans

Michael has about 107,000 followers on Instagram.