Royal Challengers Women’s team star all-rounder Sophie Devine has announced her decision to take a break before the start of the third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Devine has an unexpectedly decided to step away from cricket, including the ongoing domestic season in New Zealand, and she will not be seen playing in the remaining matches either.
Sophie Devine is a destructive batter and all-rounder from New Zealand. To be successful in RCB’s WPL debt season, Sophie role with both the ball and bat will be crucial. In various form, along with himself, Devine possesses excellent skills and is also the captain of the national team.
Sophie Devine WPL Stats
| MATCHES PLAYED | RUNS SCORED | TOTAL WICKETS | STRIKE RATE | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 18 | 402 | 9 | 153.43 | 99 V GG |
New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine has been consistently involved in cricket since the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. After the World Cup, she participated in the ODI series in India, played for Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League, and represented the New Zealand squad in an ODI series against Australia. Officials emphasized giving her a break to ensure her complete recovery before returning to professional cricket. Additionally, Sophie played a key role in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s victory in the Women’s Premier League 2024, contributing 136 runs and taking six wickets in 10 matches.
Sophie Devine is an important player for Royal Challengers Bangalore. She has played 18 matches for RCB in the Women’s Premier League and scored 402 runs at an average of 23.64, with her highest score being 99 runs. Additionally, she has taken 9 wickets with her bowling. On the international level, she has played 295 matches so far.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is just a few days away, with the opening match scheduled to take place on February 14 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). However, reigning champion all-rounder Sophie Devine has decided to take a break from cricket just before the start of RCB’s new campaign.
All-rounder Sophie Devine has prioritized her well-being and decided to take a break from the tournament. This decision has come as a big blow to RCB, as the team had retained her before the auction, and now they will have to look for another player. New Zealand has stated that an appropriate announcement regarding Devine’s future in cricket will be made. They also mentioned that NZC, Cricket Wellington, and RCB have supported her decision. However, RCB has not yet announced any replacement for her. NZC’s Head of Women’s High Performance, Liz Green, said that the well-being of players is their top priority.
