Sophie Devine is a New Zealand cricketer and former hockey player. She has played for the White Ferns in cricket and for the Black Sticks Women in hockey. Later, she chose to focus only on cricket. Devine is also one of the few cricketers who are known for batting without a helmet, which is rare in modern cricket.
Peter Devine, Sophie’s father, was her childhood coach and always made sports enjoyable. Kathy Devine, her mother, assisted her in maintaining her hectic schedule and balancing athletics and education. Sophie has two sisters, Kate and Jen Devine, and one brother, Sam Devine.
In 2017, she was named in the ICC Womenâ€s T20I Team of the Year. In 2018, she received a central contract from New Zealand Cricket and played in the ICC Womenâ€s World T20 in the West Indies. In July 2020, she became the full-time captain of the New Zealand womenâ€s cricket team. She played her 300th ODI match with the New Zealand Womenâ€s team on October 6, 2025, in the ODI Womenâ€s World Cup
Sophie Devineâ€s net worth in 2025 is about US $3 million, making her one of the richest women cricketers in the world. Her income comes mainly from her New Zealand Cricket central contract, match fees, WPL salary, and brand endorsements. Under her central contract, she earns up to NZD 163,246 annually. In the Womenâ€s Premier League, she represents Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where she earned ₹ 50 lakhs from the auction.
Sophieâ€s annual salary is estimated to be around US $500,000. Her main earnings come from her New Zealand Cricket central contract, where she earns up to NZD 163,246 per year, along with match fees of NZD 10,250 for Tests, NZD 4,000 for ODIs, and NZD 2,500 for T20Is. In the Womenâ€s Premier League (WPL), she plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and earns a salary of ₹ 50 lakhs.
Sophieâ€s career earnings are estimated to be around US $3 million as of 2025. She earns up to NZD 163,246 annually from her central contract, with additional match fees of NZD 10,250 for Tests, NZD 4,000 for ODIs, and NZD 2,500 for T20Is. In the WPL, Devine represents the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and earns ₹ 50 lakhs per season. Including bonuses and sponsorship deals, her average annual income is about US $500,000.
Sophie endorses Kookaburra and ASICS, as per her X profile. She has long been sponsored by Kookaburra for her cricket equipment, including bats and gear, and by ASICS for sports apparel and footwear.
Sophie currently lives in Perth, Australia, which she calls her home. After experiencing burnout early in 2025, she flew back to Perth from New Zealand to recover and focus on her mental health. Devine arranged a break from cricket with New Zealand Cricket during that period.
She spends her time in Perth doing yoga, playing golf, and enjoying simple routines like reading, going to the beach, and doing household chores. Devine often returns to New Zealand for international duties with the White Ferns and domestic games for the Wellington Blaze, but her main base and residence remain in Perth.
FAQs
Q. Is Sophie Devine no longer a cricket player?Â
A. Sophie will retire from ODIs after the current ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, but she will still play T20Is for New Zealand.
Q. What is Sophie Devine’s RCB price?
A. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) paid ₹50 lakhs to acquire Sophie in the first-ever 2023 Women’s Premier League.
Q. Does Sophie Devine have diabetes?
A. Throughout her career as captain of the Perth Scorchers and New Zealand, Sophie has effectively managed her type 1 diabetes.
Q. Does Sophie Devine have any accolades to her name?
A. Sophie’s impressive half-century against India earned her the Player of the Match award.
Get the Latest Cricket Updates at IceCric.News. Also, Follow Our Social Media for live updates on Facebook and Instagram.
MADRID -- Jon Rahm is back in action at his home tournament in Spain following…
CM Punk has confirmed that he will be making the trip to Perth, Australia, for…
Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.The…
The WWE departures of Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross are still being debated among passionate…
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper says the only thing the flat Phillies can do in Los…
Ruben Amorim has faced increasing scrutiny over his tactics during a difficult 11 months in…
This website uses cookies.