**Women’s World Cup: Sophie Devine Slams Her 6th Fifty-Plus Score**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 06, 2025 | 06:21 pm*
Veteran New Zealand star Sophie Devine once again showcased her class in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup encounter against South Africa in Indore on Monday.
After a brilliant 115-run innings against Australia in New Zealand’s tournament opener, Devine continued her rich form by scoring a commanding 85 runs against the Proteas Women. Looking set for another century, Devine was eventually dismissed in the 45th over by Nonkululeko Mlaba.
### A Solid Knock from Devine
Devine came to the crease with New Zealand at 44/2 after 13 overs. She first steadied the innings with a 57-run partnership alongside Georgia Plimmer, who contributed 31 runs for the third wicket. This was followed by an impressive 86-run stand with Brooke Halliday, who scored 45.
However, after these partnerships, New Zealand lost momentum as wickets began to fall regularly. Devine’s dismissal triggered a collapse, with the team slipping to 220/7. Despite this, her innings was a heroic effort in a high-pressure fixture.
### Impressive Statistics
Devine’s 85 runs came off 98 balls and included 7 boundaries. Playing her 27th Women’s ODI World Cup match, she has now amassed 866 runs at an average of 37.65 from 24 innings in the tournament. This innings marked her 6th fifty-plus score in World Cup history (3 centuries and 3 fifties), according to ESPNcricinfo.
In the ongoing 2025 edition of the World Cup, she has amassed an outstanding 200 runs from just 2 matches at an average of 100.
### Career Milestones
Playing her 154th Women’s ODI, Sophie Devine now boasts 4,187 runs from 141 innings at an average of 32.71. This innings was her 17th fifty-plus score and includes 9 centuries in her career so far.
Against South Africa specifically, Devine has been especially prolific, scoring 430 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 47.77. This latest 85 was her 2nd fifty-plus score against the Proteas, complementing one century previously.
Sophie Devine’s consistent performances continue to make her one of the most valuable players in the ICC Women’s World Cup and a key figure in New Zealand’s cricketing arsenal.
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