NZ W vs ENG W | Twitter in tears as Sophie Devine bids adieu to ODIs with guard of honour from both sides

‌Sophie Devine had already announced that the 2025 ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka would be her last appearance in the 50-over format. The New Zealand captain’s eyes welled up with tears as she sang the national anthem with her teammates ahead of the start of the last group match against England in Visakhapatnam.

With the White Ferns already out of contention for a spot in the semifinals, Devine was looking to have a memorable outing and bow out of this format on a high. However, she could not make it count with the bat, getting out for 23 off 35 balls as the Kiwis were bowled out for a modest total.

She picked up a wicket with the ball, but England cantered home with an eight-wicket win with more than 20 overs to spare. However, her disappointment of not putting up a show on her last dance was soon pushed to the background as both teams lined up to give an adoring farewell to one of the greatest all-rounders of the game.

Just as Devine was leading her team back after the customary handshakes, the Kiwi players sprinted ahead from both sides as they got ready to give the veteran all-rounder a guard of honour. The England players also joined in as she walked between the wall amidst loud applause from the players.

She embraced England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and head coach Charlotte Edwards before waving her hand at the crowd and other players before calling them back in. Twitter was in tears as New Zealand’s second-most capped Women’s ODI player walked into the sunset of her 50-over career.

Devine Farewell ❤️

— Robinson (@Robinson966715) 

End Era

Sophie Devine leads New Zealand for the last time in an ODI 🥹



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— ICC (@ICC) 

Final Salute

Sophie Devine gets a guard of honour. 🙏🏼



Nasser Hussain: "They're lining up now. She refused it earlier in the day, she can't refuse it now."



Katey Martin: "She's been a leader for this New Zealand side, a leader for women's cricket."



Lovely ODI send-off for a legend. 

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) 

Final Walk

Sophie Devine leads New Zealand for the last time in an ODI 🥹



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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) 

Heartfelt Tears

Sophie Devine moved to tears towards the end of the national anthem. 

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) 

Lovely Interaction

Truly, a wonderful interaction between Sophie Devine and Isa Guha. 

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) 

Believe Always

Message for the team from Sophie Devine on her last WODI.



Just keep believing, you can beat any team in the world. 

— Mr. Athar🏏 (@cricdrugs) 

Good long run Granny❤️. And an inspiring one indeed. Sophie Devine signing off from ODI. 

— Kavya ☕ (@KavyaaaGotX) 

Historic Feat

Sophie Devine becomes the first ever woman to retire with 4000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs under their belt. 

— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) 

Happy Retirement

happy retirement legend sophie devine ur presence was truly divine for this sport🫶 

— Plow Wan (@usermodeabc) 

Heartfelt Goodbye 💔

Sophie Devine gets a guard of honour. 🙏🏼



Nasser Hussain: "They're lining up now. She refused it earlier in the day, she can't refuse it now."



Katey Martin: "She's been a leader for this New Zealand side, a leader for women's cricket."



Lovely ODI send-off for a legend. 

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm)