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Sophie Devine reaches epic milestone in WC as she crosses 4000 ODI runs for New Zealand

Kaushik Kashyap

Sophie Devine. [Source - @icc/x.com]Sophie Devine. [Source - @icc/x.com]

New Zealand skipper and veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine has etched her name in the record books, becoming only the fourth New Zealand women’s batter to cross 4000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The landmark came during New Zealand’s opening clash of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup against Australia in Indore.

Ahead of the World Cup, Sophie Devine had played 152 Women’s ODIs, batting in 139 innings and scoring 3,990 runs at an average of 31.66, with 8 centuries and 16 fifties. She completed the 4000-run milestone in the sixth over of the chase, reaching it in her 140th ODI innings.

Most runs for New Zealand Women in WODIs

By crossing the 4000-run mark, Devine joins an exclusive list of Kiwi greats. Suzie Bates leads the tally with 5896 runs, followed by Amy Satterthwaite (4639) and the legendary Debbie Hockley (4064). Devine’s entry into this elite club not only reflects her batting prowess but also her immense contribution to New Zealand cricket across formats.

Players
Runs
Suzie Bates5896
Amy Satterthwaite4639
Debbie Hockley4064
Sophie Devine4000*

Devine’s journey began nearly two decades ago when she made her international debut in 2006 against Australia in Brisbane as a promising teenager. Over the years, she has evolved into one of the game’s most dynamic allrounders, feared for her destructive batting, valued for her seam bowling, and admired for her leadership in New Zealand cricket.

Her fearless approach and match-winning abilities have made her a central figure in the history of New Zealand women’s cricket. And now this milestone is yet another testament to her longevity and consistency. Few players have managed to balance the role of a power-hitter with the responsibility of anchoring an innings, and Devine has shone at both.

As for the match itself, Devine’s achievement came at a crucial time. Chasing a daunting 327, New Zealand lost two early wickets, leaving the captain to do the heavy lifting once more. With her team in crisis, Devine remained at the crease, striving to script yet another rescue act on a day when she had already secured her place among New Zealand’s all-time greats. Fittingly, this World Cup will be her final ODI assignment, marking the end of a storied career in the 50-over format.