Bonora was born at Bordighera in Italy's Liguria region, but grew up in South Africa, where he was educated in Cape Town.
[1] A right-handed batsman and a fast-medium bowler, Bonora made his debut for Italy against Scotland in the 2000 European Cricket Championship, making five appearances during the tournament.
Bonora was selected to captain Italy in the 2007 World Cricket League Division Three which was held in Northern Territory, Australia.
[5] He played in five matches during the tournament, which saw Bonora captain Italy to promotion to 2011 World Cricket League Division Three.
[12] Italy finished the tournament in tenth place and therefore missed out on qualification for the 2012 World Twenty in Sri Lanka.
In April 2013, Bonora was selected in Italy's fourteen-man squad as captain for the World Cricket League Division Three in Bermuda.