New Zealand emerged as champions Women’s T20 World Cup 2024They claimed their first title, marking a historic moment for the White Ferns.
New Zealand won their first T20 Women’s World Cup title
In the thrilling finale South Africa New Zealand joined Australia, England and the West Indies among the tournament’s elite winners with a 32-run win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (October 20). After heartbreaking final defeats in 2009 and 2010, the White Ferns finally lifted the trophy. Amelia Kerrs all-round brilliance guides them to victory. The victory was a fitting end Sophie Devine‘s captaincy, he led his team with pride and determination throughout the tournament. In contrast, South Africa leads the way Laura VolwardtAfter last year’s disappointment under Sune Luus, they failed in their second consecutive Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Brooke Halliday and Amelia Kerr give New Zealand the lead
Batting first, New Zealand managed a challenging 158 for five thanks to crucial contributions. Suzie BatesKerr et al Brooke Halliday. Despite losing early Georgia Plimmer for Ayobonga Khaka, Bates scored 32, overtaking Mithali Raji to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. Skipper Devine, who played his last T20I as captain, failed to make a significant impact, scoring only six runs. However, Kerr’s 43 and Halliday’s aggressive 38 off 28 balls propelled the White Ferns to a competitive score. of South Africa And Kuleko Mlaba He was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets, while Xhaka, Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk each chipped with a door.
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South Africa limp in pursuit: Kerr’s masterclass with the ball
Chasing 159, South Africa faced an uphill task to record the highest successful run in a Women’s T20 World Cup final. Openers Wolvaardt and Compensation Britain provided a strong start, building a promising partnership of 51 runs. Wolvaardt looked in fine form, hitting 33 off 27 balls, but the tide turned in the 10th minute when Kerr struck twice in quick succession. Kerr first dismissed the South African captain and then sacked him Anneke Boschwho played an important role in South Africa’s victory in the semi-finals Australia. Kerr’s double strike stunned the Proteas and they failed to recover.
As South Africa’s middle order collapses, so do key players Marizanne Kapp and New Zealand stepped up the game after Tryon went down cheaply. Kerr’s brilliant spell combined with 4-0-24-3 Rosemary Mair‘s three wickets, dismantled the Proteas’ batting order. Eden Carson Halliday also contributed with key wickets as South Africa stuttered to 126 for nine. Despite early promise, the Proteas fell short by 32 runs and left New Zealand to record their first win of the T20 Women’s World Cup.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
RESULTS 🏏🇿🇦
New Zealand wins #T20WorldCup Final by 32 runs! 🏏🏆
Today was not our day, but the passion and heart shown by the Proteas Women on the world stage will always make us victorious.
Thank you to all the supporters from South Africa and around the world… pic.twitter.com/B3C0XsB8uW
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 20, 2024
IT’S HISTORY!!! 🏆
New Zealand won the T20 World Cup for the first time. 🇳🇿🖤
HEARTBREAK for South Africa…yet. AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/aAo4KffyDX
— Saif Ahmed (@saifahmed75) October 20, 2024
Well played New Zealand were a great team, heartbreak for South Africa but the better team won the day #cricket #T20WorldCup
— Tony: Somehow MD ANT (@MrTonyBe) October 20, 2024
Undoubtedly one of the greatest days in New Zealand cricket history?
— George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) October 20, 2024
New Zealand had a great day with their men winning a historic test match in India; but the most important, spectacular and historic day belongs to the Women cricketers of Zealand who won their country’s first ever ICCT20CWC 2014 🫅 🫅🫅.
– Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 20, 2024
Captained by our very own Sophie Devi, New Zealand’s first ever world cup lift ahead of the men makes it even more special ❤️ pic.twitter.com/np4SZJbGET
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) October 20, 2024
A truly incredible sports story.
New Zealand have lost 10 games coming into the World Cup.
Today they are T20 champions for the first time.#bbcricket pic.twitter.com/mLUrG0X1kU
— Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) October 20, 2024
one of the craziest results in terms of #T20WorldCup!
Chase 10 losses and then go ahead and win it all!
Absolutely top class teamwork, NZ!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 20, 2024
Losing two T20 finals in a row, three times if you include the Men’s team… Unlucky in South Africa.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 20, 2024
South Africa needs to be experienced. Runners-up in back-to-back editions.
And this year, both their men’s and women’s teams finished second.— PouLaMi (@Crictopher17) October 20, 2024
Congratulations to New Zealand for winning their first ever T20 World Cup in a historic clash against South Africa!#NewZealand #White Ferns #AmeliaKerr #South Africa #t20worldcup #cricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/7ju3DoBAqP
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 20, 2024
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