New Zealand and South Africa locked horns in the Women라이브 바카라 T20 World Cup for the first time, as the White Ferns came out on top by toppling the Proteas in the final and win their first-ever T20 World Cup on Sunday, October 20 in Dubai. (Highlights | Scorecard)
Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: Who Won Yesterday? Check Highlights And Confirmed Winners
New Zealand had previously finished runners-up, losing to England in 2009 and Australia in 2010
The White Ferns added to their One-Day title at the 2000 Cricket World Cup and became the first New Zealand team to win a T20 World Cup, with the men라이브 바카라 team – the Black Caps – yet to achieve this feat.
South Africa라이브 바카라 chase was held to 126-9 in 20 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in reply to New Zealand라이브 바카라 158-5 in the final of the 18-day tournament thus handing Sophie Devine's team a 32-run victory.
After South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss on Sunday and opted to bowl, Kerr top scored for New Zealand with a 38-ball 43. Brooke Halliday hit 38 runs in 28 deliveries and opener Suzie Bates scored 32 in 31. Nonkululeko Mlaba took 2-31 in four overs for South Africa.
South Africa made a strong start to its chase, reaching 51-1 in 6.5 overs but never really threatened afterward, reaching the halfway stage of its innings at 64-3.
Wolvaardt top scored for South Africa with a 27-ball 33.
Kerr took 3-24 in her four overs, including Wolvaardt라이브 바카라 wicket.
Kerr was named player of the match and also player of the tournament, finishing with a record 15 wickets in six games.
(With AP inputs)
Show comments