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New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine has picked up several awards - including the top gong - at the conclusion of the women's Indian Premier League

New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine has picked up several awards - including the top gong - at the conclusion of the women's Indian Premier League

6 February 2026

Devine was declared the Most Valuable Player, on top of winning the Purple Cap for the most wickets and winning the award for showcasing the best game intelligence during the season.

No New Zealanders featured in the final, which was won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru...who pipped the Delhi Capitals by six wickets with just two balls remaining.

The Black Caps have warmed up for their opening T20 World Cup against Afghanistan in Chennai on Sunday with a seven-run win over the United States

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06 Feb: Black Caps pace-bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has pointed to a potential caveat over-investing in the short format game

06 Feb: Pace bowler Matt Henry has saved the Black Caps from embarrassment in their final warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup....leading New Zealand to a seven-run win in Navi Mumbai

05 Feb: Viral infections and injuries abound in the Black Caps camp ahead of the T20 World Cup starting Sunday

04 Feb: Black Caps cricket coach Rob Walter has commended pace bowler Lockie Ferguson's dedication to return from a calf injury in time for the T20 World Cup

04 Feb: New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter has valued the chance to experiment with game plans in local conditions against India ahead of the T20 World Cup

03 Feb: England have wrapped up their T20 World Cup cricket preparations with a 3-nil clean sweep of Sri Lanka

03 Feb: Australia have been handed their biggest ever defeat in T20 cricket - just five days out from the start of the men's World Cup

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