Sophie Devine set to cross 4000 ODI runs: farewell after 2025 Women’s World Cup

Sophie Devine, New Zealand’s iconic White Ferns captain, will retire from ODIs after the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. With nearly 20 years of service, 3990 runs, and 107 wickets, she is poised to become the third-highest ODI run-scorer for New Zealand, leaving a lasting legacy in women’s cricket.

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New Zealand cricket captain Sophie Devine is set to retire from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) following the 2025 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September to November.

Devine, who has amassed nearly 4,000 ODI runs and taken 107 wickets, stands as one of New Zealand’s most accomplished all-rounders. She has scored 8 ODI centuries and is the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand women, trailing only Lea Tahuhu.

Her ODI career spans 19 years, beginning in 2006 when she debuted at age 17. Under her leadership since 2020, New Zealand won the T20 World Cup last year, highlighting her impact as captain.

"It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," Devine said regarding her decision to retire from ODIs but continue playing T20 Internationals under a casual playing agreement.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) officials praised her contributions. Liz Green, NZC Head of Women’s High Performance, noted that Devine’s move will allow another player to join the central contracts list. Green added, "Sophie’s given nearly 20 years of service to the White Ferns and NZC is fully supportive of her quest to find more balance at this stage in her career."

NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink called Devine "an extraordinary leader and ambassador for the White Ferns."

Devine’s retirement marks the end of an era for New Zealand women’s cricket, as she approaches the milestone of 4,000 ODI runs and leaves a legacy of leadership and all-round excellence.
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New Zealand cricket star Sophie Devine, nearing 4,000 ODI runs with 8 centuries and 107 wickets, will retire from ODIs after the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Devine, a 19-year ODI veteran and current captain, will continue T20Is under a casual contract.
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Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after 2025 World Cup

Key Facts
  • Sophie Devine has had a 19-year ODI career beginning in 2006, accumulating 3990 runs and 107 wickets, ranking fourth highest in runs and second highest in wickets for New Zealand.Cricbuzz.comEspncricinfo2
  • Under Devine's captaincy since 2020, New Zealand won the T20 World Cup last year.Cricbuzz.com1
  • Devine announced she will retire from ODI cricket after the 2025 Women9s World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September until November.EspncricinfoSportstar
  • Devine will remain available for T20 Internationals under a casual playing agreement with New Zealand Cricket.EspncricinfoSportstarCricbuzz.com3
  • Devine is expected to surpass 4000 ODI runs and move to third on New Zealand9s all-time ODI run-scorers list by the end of the World Cup.
Sophie Devine has stroked 8 centuries and 16 fifties in ODIs © Getty New Zealand stalwart Sophie Devine will be quitting the ODI format after the World Cup this year.
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Sophie Devine will retire from ODI cricket at the conclusion of the 50-over World Cup in India and Sri Lanka later this year, but will remain available for T20Is under a casual playing agreement with New Zealand Cricket.
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New Zealand’s Sophie Devine will retire from One-Day Internationals after the World Cup later this year, adding it was the “right time” to step away.
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New Zealand Cricket Head of Women’s High Performance Liz Green said Devine is to be commended for her service. “Sophie’s given nearly 20 years of service to the White Ferns and NZC is fully supportive of her quest to find more balance at this stage in her career,” said Green.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Career ODI runs
3990 runs
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Career ODI wickets
107 wickets
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Number of ODIs played
152 ODIs
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Number of T20 Internationals played
146 T20 Internationals
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Leadership praise and legacy acknowledgments

Key Facts
  • Liz Green, NZC Head of Women's High Performance, praised Devine9s service and noted her decision to move to a casual playing agreement will allow another player to be fully contracted.Cricbuzz.comIcc-cricket2
  • Scott Weenink, NZC Chief Executive, praised Devine9s leadership and ambassadorial role for the White Ferns.EspncricinfoIcc-cricket
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