Devine collects CPA Players’ Award

Sophie Devine ended an amazing year with the White Ferns on a high when she was acknowledged as the 4th recipient of the CPA Players’ Award.
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Devine became the first player to be recognised by her peers as the CPA Players’ Award for a second time, doing so in back to back fashion and continuing what has been a dominant couple of years for one of the world’s most destructive players. 

With a further two ODI centuries, now with five in total, the dynamic opener has been consistently brilliant with the bat amassing 432 runs at an average of 54.00.
In addition to her ODI feats Devine was even more influential in the 20 over format. Five half centuries in 15 innings produced 537 runs at an average of 38.38, including a career high 73 against Ireland. Fifteen wickets through this period adds substance to a resume that would rival any cricketer in the world.
The CPA Players’ Award is coveted by the players although it was obvious Devine was a leading contender there was an obvious air of anticipation as NZCPA CEO Heath Mills presented the 4th cap in an intimate presentation with the team in Melbourne following the Australian series.
Devine was moved by the occasion stating “To be recognised by the team simply amazing”

“It really means a lot to be part of a great group of people and to be recognised in this way by the team is something I really cherish”

​The leading CPA Players’ Award vote recipients from each series during 2018/19 were

• Tour to Ireland/England                   Sophie Devine
  
• Tour to Australia (T20)                      Katey Martin
• India in NZ                                          Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu
• Tour to Australia (ODI)                     Amy Satterthwaite

 
NZCPA Players’ Award recipients
 
2019                       Sophie Devine
2018                       Sophie Devine
2017                      Amy Satterthwaite
2016                     Suzie Bates