**Women’s World Cup: Sophie Devine Smashes Her 7th Fifty-Plus Score**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 10, 2025 | 7:58 PM*
Veteran New Zealand star Sophie Devine once again showcased her exceptional batting prowess in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup match against Bangladesh in Guwahati on Friday.
Devine began the tournament with a stellar 115-run innings against Australia, followed by a strong 85 against South Africa. Continuing her impressive form, she scored a commanding 63 runs against Bangladesh, proving why she remains one of the top performers in the competition.
### A Superb 112-Run Stand with Halliday
Coming to the crease when the White Ferns were struggling at 35/2, and quickly turning to 38/3, Devine found a reliable partner in Brooke Halliday. Together, they resurrected the innings with a valuable 112-run partnership for the 4th wicket, shifting momentum back in New Zealand’s favor. The stand was broken when Fahima Khatun dismissed Halliday.
Just 29 runs later, Devine was also dismissed by Nishita Akter Nishi, leaving New Zealand at 179/5.
### Impressive Stats and Milestones
In her innings of 63 runs off 85 balls, Devine struck 2 fours and 2 sixes, demonstrating both patience and power. This innings marked her 7th fifty-plus score in ICC Women’s World Cup matches, including 3 centuries and 4 fifties, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Playing her 28th Women’s ODI World Cup game, Devine has amassed 929 runs at an average of 38.20 from 25 innings. In the 2025 edition alone, she has already scored 263 runs in just 3 matches, reinforcing her pivotal role in the New Zealand batting lineup.
### Career Milestone: 18th WODI Fifty
On a broader scale, this knock was Devine’s 18th fifty in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). Over 155 WODI matches, she has scored 4,250 runs from 142 innings at an average of 32.94. Her career tally includes 9 centuries alongside these half-centuries.
Additionally, against Bangladesh in WODIs, Devine has accumulated 141 runs from 5 matches at an average of 28.20, with this match featuring her first fifty against the team.
Sophie Devine’s consistent performances continue to be crucial for New Zealand’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. Fans will be eager to see more stellar innings from the seasoned campaigner as the tournament progresses.
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