Sophie Devine Scores 63 as New Zealand Defeats Bangladesh in World Cup

New Zealand’s veteran cricketer, Sophie Devine, played a pivotal role in her team’s success against Bangladesh during the ICC Women’s World Cup in Guwahati on March 15, 2024. Devine scored a crucial 63 runs, helping her side secure a commanding victory in this significant tournament match.

Devine’s innings began amid early turbulence for the White Ferns, who found themselves at 35 for 2 and soon slipped to 38 for 3. Her partnership with Brooke Halliday proved vital, as the duo combined for a remarkable 112-run stand for the fourth wicket. This partnership was eventually broken when Fahima Khatun dismissed Halliday, leaving New Zealand at 67 for 4.

Devine continued to anchor the innings, but her departure at 179 for 5 left New Zealand in a precarious position. The experienced player hit two fours and two sixes during her innings, facing 85 balls in total before being dismissed by Nishita Akter Nishi.

This match marked Devine’s 28th appearance in the Women’s ODI World Cup, where she has accumulated a total of 929 runs at an average of 38.20 from 25 innings. With this performance, she recorded her seventh fifty-plus score in World Cup history, including three centuries and four fifties, as noted by ESPNcricinfo. Throughout the ongoing 2025 edition, Devine has amassed 263 runs from three matches.

As she participated in her 155th Women’s ODI, Devine has now scored 4,250 runs from 142 innings at an average of 32.94. This latest innings represented her 18th fifty in ODIs, complemented by nine centuries. Against Bangladesh, she has tallied 141 runs across five matches, averaging 28.20, with this match being her first fifty against them.

Devine’s consistent performance not only highlights her skill but also underscores her importance to the New Zealand team as they progress through the tournament. The victory against Bangladesh reinforces New Zealand’s position in the competition, with fans eagerly anticipating their next matches.