Sophie Devine: New Zealand Women's Captain and Record-Breaker

Sophie Devine is one of women's cricket's most destructive opening batters. The New Zealand Women's captain has scored over 3,000 T20I runs and was the first player in T20I cricket — men's or women's — to score five centuries in the format.

T20I Record-Breaker

Devine was the first player to score five T20I centuries (a record since broken). In T20I cricket, she averages 30+ with a strike rate consistently above 115. She is New Zealand's most destructive batter at the top of the order, known for clearing the boundary with power and timing.

Captaincy

Devine has captained the White Ferns (New Zealand Women) since 2016, making her one of the longest-serving women's cricket captains in the world. Under her leadership, New Zealand have reached T20 World Cup semi-finals and competitive ODI series wins against major nations.

WBBL and Big Bash Impact

Devine has been a regular WBBL participant, playing for Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers. Her presence in Australian women's domestic cricket has helped raise the profile of both the WBBL and New Zealand women's cricket globally.