New Zealand clinched their first ever T20 world title South Africa by 32 runs in the T20 world cup final. The match, held on October 20, 2024, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ended in very good final match.
New Zealand’s Commanding Performance
New Zealand set the pace early with a strong batting performance, posting a total of 158/5 in their 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Melie Kerr, who showcased her all-round skills with an outstanding performance. Kerr scored 43 runs off 38 balls, hitting boundaries and rotating the strike efficiently. Brooke Halliday also contributed significantly with a quick-fire 38 runs off 28 balls, adding crucial runs in the middle order.
South Africa’s bowlers struggled to contain the New Zealand batters, with Nonkululeko Mlaba being the most successful, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs. However, the disciplined batting from New Zealand ensured a competitive total, setting a daunting target for the South African team.
South Africa’s Brave Response
Chasing 159, South Africa had a shaky start, losing early wickets to the disciplined bowling of New Zealand. Captain Laura Wolvaardt stood out with her fighting spirit, scoring 33 runs off 27 balls, trying to anchor the innings. Despite her efforts, the South African batters found it challenging to build partnerships and maintain the required run rate.
Ayabonga Khaka was instrumental with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs and breaking key partnerships. However, her valiant efforts with the ball couldn’t offset the team’s batting collapse. South Africa was eventually bowled out for 126, falling short of the target.
Player of the Match in T20 World Cup Final
Melie Kerr’s exceptional performance with both bat and ball earned her the Player of the Match award. Her all-round capabilities were crucial in securing the victory for New Zealand. Kerr’s contributions were not only significant in the final but also throughout the tournament, showcasing her as one of the standout players in women’s cricket.
Historic Victory
This win marks New Zealand’s first Women’s T20 World Cup title, a historic achievement for the team. Despite the loss in the final, South Africa’s journey in the tournament was impressive.
Full Scorecard: T20 World Cup Final
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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| b Mlaba | 32 | 31 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 103.22 | |||
| c Luus b Khaka | 9 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 | |||
| c Brits b Mlaba | 43 | 38 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 113.15 | |||
| lbw b de Klerk | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | |||
| c Bosch b Tryon | 38 | 28 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 135.71 | |||
| not out | 12 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | |||
| not out | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | |||
| Extras | (lb 2, nb 3, w 10) | 15 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 7.90)
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158/5 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Georgia Plimmer, 1.5 ov), 2-53 (Suzie Bates, 7.4 ov), 3-70 (Sophie Devine, 10.2 ov), 4-127 (Brooke Halliday, 17.2 ov), 5-141 (Amelia Kerr, 18.5 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| c Bates b Kerr | 33 | 27 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 122.22 | |||
| c Green b Jonas | 17 | 18 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 94.44 | |||
| c †Gaze b Kerr | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 | |||
| c Plimmer b Carson | 8 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |||
| c Kerr b Mair | 6 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |||
| c Green b Mair | 14 | 16 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 | |||
| c Bates b Halliday | 8 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 88.88 | |||
| c Bates b Kerr | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 111.11 | |||
| b Mair | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 | |||
| not out | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | |||
| not out | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | |||
| Extras | (b 2, w 5) | 7 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 6.30)
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126/9 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-51 (Tazmin Brits, 6.5 ov), 2-59 (Laura Wolvaardt, 9.1 ov), 3-64 (Anneke Bosch, 9.6 ov), 4-77 (Marizanne Kapp, 11.6 ov), 5-77 (Nadine de Klerk, 12.1 ov), 6-97 (Sune Luus, 15.1 ov), 7-111 (Annerie Dercksen, 17.3 ov), 8-117 (Chloe Tryon, 18.1 ov), 9-120 (Sinalo Jafta, 18.5 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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