ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final: Only a few hours are needed to declare the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champion, as South Africa finally locks horns with New Zealand in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Toss And Team Updates
Laura Wolvaardt, skipper of South Africa, won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand whom the home team hasn’t changed while the New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine said she was more than happy with the toss result, terming it irrelevant since she would have chosen to bat if given a choice. White Ferns’ Suzie Bates becomes the most capped player in Women’s International cricket history.
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A Journey To The Final
It finally comes down to the last match of the tournament. The grand finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 after 22 matches within two-and-a-half weeks. South Africa and New Zealand have courted glory here so far, having previously reached the finals, but neither was established as a favorite to come this far.
The world awaits a new Women's #T20WorldCup champion 🤩
— ICC (@ICC) October 20, 2024
Which of 🇿🇦 or 🇳🇿 will take the trophy home❓#WhateverItTakes #SAvNZ pic.twitter.com/q329IvIwnd
The two teams have well shown their credibility because they have played very impressive performances throughout their group stages and outdone Australia and West Indies in their respective semi-finals.
Playing XI
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
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