Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to T20 Win

Sophie Devine led the New Zealand women's cricket team to a strong start in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 36 balls against India, helping her side post a total of 160 for 4. New Zealand's innings began with an impressive 67-run partnership between openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer, despite a brief comeback from India's bowlers. Devine's aggressive batting and clever partnerships were pivotal in solidifying New Zealand's position, culminating in a challenging target for India. Reflecting on her journey since the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2009, Devine expressed pride in the growth of women's cricket, both on and off the field. She remains focused on winning the tournament, despite acknowledging the recent dominance of top teams like England and Australia. New Zealand will seek to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.