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White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine insists cricket - not crystal-ball gazing - will remain their focus at the 50-over World Cup

White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine insists cricket - not crystal-ball gazing - will remain their focus at the 50-over World Cup

11 October 2025

New Zealand's bid for a semifinal berth is finally up and running after a dominant 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the Indian city of Guwahati .

Devine says their clash with Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday is all they're worrying about - not how their top-four fortunes might play out.

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11 Oct: The White Ferns are taking confidence from a strong seam bowling performance as they look to kick on from their first victory at the Cricket World Cup

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