Sophie Devine’s Personal Details
Name: Sophie Frances Monique Devine
Date of Birth: September 01, 1989
Batting style: Right hand Bat
Bowling style: Right arm Medium
Role: Batting Allrounder
Emerging from modest beginnings, often shuffled to bat at No. 11, Sophie Devine defied initial expectations to become one of the most dynamic all-rounders and destructive batters in modern cricket. Her evolution on the international stage embodies grit, versatility, and relentless drive.
Born in Porirua and raised in Tawa, Wellington, Devine began playing cricket and hockey at age four. She progressed through boys’ teams at Tawa College, playing premier boys’ hockey and boys’ cricket for Wellington at age group level, a testament to her precocious talent. At just 14, she debuted in both senior women’s hockey and first-class cricket. Following a family move, she completed high school at Rangi Ruru in Christchurch before pursuing a BA in Sociology at the University of Canterbury.
A pivotal moment came in early 2020 when she became, and remains the first cricketer, male or female, to record five consecutive T20I scores of fifty or more, which she extended to six during the 2020 T20 World Cup as New Zealand’s captain. She was the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in the tournament, with 132 runs in four matches.
Sophie Devine’s Remarkable Turnaround
After a hiatus from ODIs between July 2010 and February 2013, Devine returned in spectacular fashion, hammering an imperious 145 against South Africa in the opening match of the 2013 Women’s World Cup and featured partnerships of 128 with Suzie Bates, 64 with Sara McGlashan, and 102 with Nicola Browne.
Between October 2017 and July 2018, she smashed four more ODI hundreds in just ten matches, against four different teams, across four countries. In July 2020, Devine was appointed full-time captain of the White Ferns, succeeding Amy Satterthwaite. A further century came in the 2022 Women’s World Cup against the West Indies. On 30 June 2023, Devine and Amelia Kerr combined for a staggering 229-run ODI partnership in Sri Lanka, the third highest in New Zealand women’s ODI history.
In her ODI career, Devine has amassed 3990 runs at an average of around 31.66, with 107 wickets. In terms of power-hitting, Devine is among the leading six-hitters in women’s ODIs, with 70 sixes to her name. Her explosive all-round performances have made her a marquee player in domestic circuits, especially in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), starring for both the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers.
Sophie Devine’s journey, from teenage No. 11 to a global cricket icon, is a narrative of evolution, adaptability, and excellence. Multiple centuries, and record-breaking partnerships, she has shaped the modern game with flair and consistency. Her leadership, both on and off the field, has elevated New Zealand women’s cricket, and her legacy will endure long after her final ODI.
