New Zealand scripted history in Dubai by defeating the South African by 32 runs in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. This T20 World Cup triumph is the first-ever World Cup trophy for New Zealand in men’s and women’s cricket. South African skipper Laura Wolveraadt won the toss and decided to chase on a track that has been used multiple times in this World Cup. New Zealand accepted the invitation to bat pretty well, as they posted a huge score of 158/5 in 20 overs. Thanks to Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr’s blistering innings.
South Africa got the ideal start required to chase such a difficult target of 159 runs, as the African opening pair of Wolveraadt and Brits put up a 51-run stand in 6.5 overs. But with the wicket of Brits, the floodgates opened, and New Zealand struck regularly to derail the South African chase. Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair played a crucial role in restricting South Africa to 126/9 in 20 overs.
Match Scorecard: NZ W vs SA W Final, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
New Zealand Women Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | |
| Suzie Bates | b Mlaba | 32 | 31 | 103.22 | 3 | 0 |
| Georgia Plimmer | c Luus b Khaka | 9 | 7 | 128.57 | 2 | 0 |
| Amelia Kerr | c Brits b Mlaba | 43 | 38 | 113.15 | 4 | 0 |
| Sophie Devine (c) | lbw b de Klerk | 6 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Brooke Halliday | c Bosch b Tryon | 38 | 28 | 135.71 | 3 | 0 |
| Maddy Green | not out | 12 | 6 | 200 | 0 | 1 |
| Isabella Gaze | not out | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (lb 2, nb 3, w 10) | 15 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 7.90) | 158/5 |
South Africa Women’s Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | ECON |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| Chloe Tryon | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 2 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Sune Luus | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
South Africa Women Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | c Bates b Kerr | 33 | 27 | 122.22 | 5 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Tazmin Brits | c Green b Jonas | 17 | 18 | 94.44 | 1 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Anneke Bosch | c †Gaze b Kerr | 9 | 13 | 69.23 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Marizanne Kapp | c Plimmer b Carson | 8 | 8 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nadine de Klerk | c Kerr b Mair | 6 | 7 | 85.71 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Chloe Tryon | c Green b Mair | 14 | 16 | 87.5 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Sune Luus | c Bates b Halliday | 8 | 9 | 88.88 | 0 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Annerie Dercksen | c Bates b Kerr | 10 | 9 | 111.11 | 0 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Sinalo Jafta † | b Mair | 6 | 4 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | not out | 4 | 5 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | not out | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (b 2, w 5) | 7 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 6.30) | 126/9 |
New Zealand Women’s Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | ECON |
| Rosemary Mair | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| Eden Carson | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Fran Jonas | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Lea Tahuhu | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Brooke Halliday | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Player of the Match: NZ W vs SA W Final
All-rounder Amelia Kerr was named player of the match in the final of the women’s T20 World Cup 2024 for her contribution with the bat and bowl.
| Player | Team | Batting & Bowling Figures |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 43 (38) & 3/24 |
Most Runs: NZ W vs SA W Final
Amelia Kerr played a crucial knock of 43 off 38 in the final, and with this inning, she emerged as the highest run scorer in this match.
| Player | Team | Batting Figures |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 43 (38) |
Most Wickets: NZ W vs SA W Final
In the NZ w vs SA w final match, Amelia Kerr did not just bat brilliantly, but she bowled beautifully too; she picked up three wickets in the final match to deliver the World T20 Title for New Zealand.
| Player | Team | Bowling Figures |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 3/24 |
Most Sixes: NZ W vs SA W Final
Maddy Green is the only batter in the final of the women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to strike a six.
| Player | Team | Sixes |
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | 1 |
Playing XIs: NZ W vs SA W Final
New Zealand Women Playing XI
Suzi Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabela Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
South Africa Women Playing XI
Laura Wolveraadt, Tazmin Brits, Anekke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
Also Read: AUS W vs SA W Match Result
