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Women's T20 World Cup final: New Zealand post 159 runs target vs South Africa

Updated on: 20 October,2024 09:24 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first in the Women's T20 World Cup final, the South African attack never settled against the "White Ferns" aggression, giving away 10 wides and three no-balls. South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba shone brightly in the Women's T20 World Cup final as she claimed two wickets

Women's T20 World Cup final: New Zealand post 159 runs target vs South Africa

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Amelia Kerr's 43-run knock helps New Zealand post the target of 159 runs against South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium. The South Africa women's team will look to claim their first title at the Women's T20 World Cup final.


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Alongside Kerr, opening batter Suzie Bates and Brooke Halliday, too scored crucial runs for New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup final. Bates departed after scoring 32 runs off 31 deliveries which included 3 fours. Halliday on the other hand, smashed 38 runs in 28 balls which was laced with 3 fours.


Kerr's 43-run knock came in 38 balls and was laced with 3 fours. Georgia Plimmer and skipper Sophie Devine returned to the pavilion on low scores in the Women's T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Plimmer departed on nine and Devine was dismissed on six runs. Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze stayed unbeaten on the scores of 12 and three runs, respectively.

South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba shone brightly in the Women's T20 World Cup final as she claimed two wickets. Completing her spell of four overs, Mlabad conceded 31 runs. Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk registered one wicket each to their names. Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus went wicketless in the Women's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.

The women's Proteas team will look forward to their skipper Laura Wolvaardt delivering a match-winning performance at the Dubai International Stadium. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first in the Women's T20 World Cup final, the South African attack never settled against the "White Ferns" aggression, giving away 10 wides and three no-balls.

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