Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final: New Zealand vs South Africa
The final match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held today, Sunday (October 20), in Dubai. New Zealand and South Africa will face off in this title match. The team that wins will make history.
Historic Moment
This is the first time in the 15-year history of the Women’s T20 World Cup that either of these teams will claim the shining trophy. In the second semi-final, New Zealand defeated the West Indies, while in the first semi-final, South Africa beat six-time champions Australia. The New Zealand team has reached the finals after 14 years, while South Africa has made it to the finals for the second consecutive time.
Memories from Dubai
Dubai holds special memories for both teams South Africa and New Zealand. South Africa won the Men’s Under-19 World Cup title in 2014 under the captaincy of Aiden Markram. This remains the only World Cup trophy for both their senior and junior teams. On the other hand, New Zealand suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Australia in the T20 World Cup final in 2021.
Key Players to Watch
Sophie Devine: New Zealand will be counting on Sophie Devine to deliver an outstanding performance in the final. Fourteen years ago, in Barbados, Ellyse Perry stopped one of her powerful hits. If that ball had gone for four, the T20 World Cup final would have gone to a Super Over. Devine has prepared herself to overcome challenges and hopes to retire from the game as a world champion captain. She has valuable experience playing in finals.
Anneke Bosch: South Africa will look to Anneke Bosch for strong batting in the final. She faced a lot of criticism for her batting before the semi-final. However, the team management knew she had the talent to turn the game around. Bosch played a crucial role in taking her team to the finals by scoring an unbeaten 74 runs against Australia. Both teams are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI for the final.
Possible Playing XI
New Zealand (Possible XI):
Georgia Plimmer, Suzy Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (Captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddie Green, Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.
South Africa (Possible XI):
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Anneke Dirkse van der Heiden, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
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