Once acknowledged as one of the best all-rounders in the game, Tiffen announced her retirement after leading her side to the final of the 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup.[2] At that time, her 2,919 career ODI runs were surpassed by only six other women, and for New Zealand only Debbie Hockley exceeded her.[5] She was short-listed for the ICC Women's Player of the Year Award in 2006, eventually losing out to Karen Rolton.[2]