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Farewell to Sophie Devine's Illustrious ODI Career
26 Oct
Summary
- New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine plays her final ODI
- Devine had a storied career of 158 matches, 4,256 runs, and 110 wickets
- England can finish second in the group stage by beating New Zealand
As of October 26th, 2025, the cricket world is set to witness the final ODI of New Zealand captain Sophie Devine's illustrious career. Devine, who has played 158 matches, scored 4,256 runs, and taken 110 wickets, will be bidding farewell to the game she has served with distinction for over a decade.
The match between England and New Zealand is a dead rubber, with both teams having little to play for. However, England can still leapfrog South Africa to finish second in the group stage behind the dominant Australians, which would provide a much-needed ego boost.
For New Zealand, it has been a disappointing tournament, with the team stalked by rain and managing just one win against Bangladesh. As they say goodbye to their faithful captain, the focus will be on giving Devine a fitting send-off in her final ODI appearance.
While England may choose to give some of their fringe players a chance in this match, the team's core, led by Charlotte Edwards, is expected to take the field in search of a victory to end the group stage on a high note.
