ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final: South Africa vs New Zealand – Match Preview: The women’s cricket world is all set to witness a new world champion on the eve of October 20th. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final will see South African women face New Zealand women in a thrilling contest. Final will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have displayed remarkable performances throughout the tournament and are set for an intense battle in the final.
While the Kiwis come to the finale defeating the West Indies in the semi-final with Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr being the star performers, the Proteas have outshined Australia to reach the finale with the heroics of Anneke Bosch and Laura Wolvaardt.
SA W vs NZ W Head-to-Head:
South Africa and New Zealand have had closely contested matches in the past, with New Zealand holding a slight edge by winning 11 games out of 16 matches. The Proteas have defeated Kiwis five times.
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Probable playing 11
New Zealand: Georgia Plimmer, Eden Carson, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Isabella Gaze (wk).
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sinao Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus.
The South African batting is heavily dependent on their top 3 who have been in sublime form, especially Marizanne Kapp. Among bowlers, Nonkululeko Mlaba is the highest wicket taker for the team. For Kiwis, the strength has been their consistent openers, as the team has lost only 1 wicket in the powerplays till now. In howling, Amelia Kerr has been in terrific form; she has managed to get 12 wickets in the tournaments so far.
South Africa vs New Zealand Streaming Details
Viewers can enjoy the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup live on Star Sports Network. The match will also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar from 7:30 PM IST.
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A low-scoring thriller can be expected, as seen throughout the tournament. Batting first, putting the total on the board, and then creating pressure while bowling is often the mantra on these pitches and in such big matches.
Will the proteas win their first major title, reminding you that the South Africans have never won a title in men or women cricket, or will the Kiwis find their way to glory?
