Sophie Devine added another defining chapter in her illustrious career. The New Zealand all-rounder, known for her power, precision, and presence, has breached the 4,000-run mark in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
Devine has etched her name alongside Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry as only the third player ever to achieve the feat, a testament to her longevity and consistent brilliance across a decade of Big Bash cricket. As the 36-year-old led Perth Scorchers into their clash against Adelaide Strikers on November 21, the anticipation heightened not just for the contest, but for what was another defining moment in WBBL history.
She achieved a landmark in the game against Adelaide Strikers, led by skipper Tahlia McGrath, on 22nd November 2025, in the ongoing WBBL 11 season. She led from the front with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 49* (45 balls), anchoring the innings, as skipper Tahlia McGrath won the toss and inserted them to bat first at the W.A.C.A, Perth. Her knock included four boundaries. The home side eventually registered the narrowest (by one run) of victories in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to return to winning ways in the tournament.
Devine’s WBBL journey began on 12 December 2015, turning out for the Adelaide Strikers against Hobart Hurricanes at Launceston. From that day forward, her impact was immediate and sustained. Across five seasons with the Strikers, Devine amassed 2,174 runs at an average of 39.52 and a strike rate of 129.40, numbers that underline her dominance as both an anchor and a striker of rare quality. In 66 innings for Adelaide, she registered 14 half-centuries and a scintillating century, crafting many memorable innings that pushed the Strikers into the spotlight of the league.
Her standout moment with the bat came on 26 December 2016, against the Hurricanes at Adelaide, where she blazed an unbeaten 103 off just 48 deliveries. That knock, laced with 10 boundaries and 8 sixes, remains one of the WBBL’s most destructive displays of clean hitting. The Strikers cruised home by seven wickets, with Devine rightly earning the Player of the Match award. In hindsight, that innings symbolised what Sophie Devine brought to the WBBL: sheer force blended with professionalism, a player capable of transforming matches and inspiring teammates through her leadership and work ethic.
The next chapter of her WBBL career began in orange. Announced as captain of the Perth Scorchers on 5 August 2020, Devine transitioned seamlessly into her new role and franchise. She debuted for the Scorchers on 25 October 2020 against the Brisbane Heat at North Sydney Oval, marking the start of a formidable era that strengthened Perth’s position among the league’s elite units.
Since joining the Scorchers, Devine has compiled 1,852 runs in 70 appearances, averaging 31.93 with a strike rate of 123.96. Her record includes eight half-centuries and three centuries, clear evidence of her ability to dominate both in powerplay bursts and in anchoring roles.
One of her most defining innings came against the Brisbane Heat on 9 November 2023, when she hammered 106 runs off 62 balls at Brisbane, striking 14 fours and 4 sixes. The Scorchers registered a commanding 39-run win, and Devine was once again named Player of the Match for her all-round excellence.
Under her leadership, Perth Scorchers have evolved into a side built around clarity and aggression, and Devine’s influence continues to shape the dressing room ethos. Her combination of experience, calm authority, and explosive match-turning ability has made her one of the most complete cricketers in the history of the WBBL.
Overall, she has scored 4,026 runs at a strike rate of 126.84 and an average of 35.62 in 135 innings, including 22 half-centuries and four centuries in 136 matches so far in the tournament so far. In the ongoing 11th season of the tournament, she has struggled to find her rhythm with the bat, scoring 66 runs at a strike rate of 97.05 and an average of 22 in six innings with the bat for her side in the tournament so far.
The win against the Strikers has placed them in the 3rd spot in the points table with 6 points from 6 games, including three victories and three defeats in the ongoing league stages.
It marks a personal landmark that transcends the numbers, a recognition of a decade of excellence that has inspired teammates, opponents, and fans alike.
As Sophie Devine eventually reaches those 4,000 runs, it not merely marks another number in her record books; it celebrates a career steeped in leadership, resilience, and an enduring hunger to define moments on the domestic T20 stage.
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