The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup final is slated between South Africa and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on the 20th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Maiden T20 World Cup glory awaits South Africa, making their second consecutive final appearance, while New Zealand hopes to be third time lucky, eyeing their first title after two previous runner-up finishes. For broadcast details, continue reading, and for the game preview, click here.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, South Africa kicked off their campaign with a commanding 10-wicket win over the West Indies, successfully chasing 118. Despite a 7-wicket loss to England while defending 124, they bounced back with an 80-run win over Scotland, defending 166, and finished the group stage by comfortably chasing 106 with 7 wickets in hand against Bangladesh. In the Semi-Final, South Africa’s disciplined bowling, led by Ayabonga Khaka’s 2/24, restricted six-time champions Australia to 134, and Anneke Bosch’s unbeaten 74 then guided South Africa to an emphatic win, securing their spot in the final.
On the other hand, New Zealand also opened their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 58-run win, defending 160 by bowling India out for 102. Despite a setback against Australia, where they were bowled out for 88 in pursuit of 148, they bounced back with two crucial wins. They chased down Sri Lanka’s 115 with 8 wickets in hand and bowled Pakistan out for 56 while defending 110, securing a 54-run victory. In the Semi-Final, New Zealand posted 128 with Suzie Bates (26) and Georgia Plimmer (33) top-scoring, and spinners Eden Carson (3/29) and Melie Kerr (2/14) then led the team to a thrilling 8-run win.
Head-to-head in T20Is, New Zealand holds an edge over South Africa, winning 11 of their 16 matches, while South Africa has claimed victory in 4, with one game yielding no result. Their last face-off, a 5-match T20I series last year, ended evenly, with both teams sharing the spoils at 1-1, with two matches abandoned and one no result.
Squads:
South Africa women’s cricket team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
New Zealand women’s cricket team
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Schedules:
South Africa women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | RESULT | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v West Indies | Won by 10 wickets | 3:30 PM | Dubai |
| 07-Oct-24 | v England | Lost by 7 wickets | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 09-Oct-24 | v Scotland | Won by 80 runs | 3:30 PM | Dubai |
| 12-Oct-24 | v Bangladesh | Won by 7 wickets | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 17-Oct-24 | v Australia (Semi-Final) | Won by 8 wickets | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 20-Oct-24 | v New Zealand (Final) | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
New Zealand women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | RESULT | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v India | Won by 58 runs | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 08-Oct-24 | v Australia | Lost by 60 runs | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 12-Oct-24 | v Sri Lanka | Won by 8 wickets | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 14-Oct-24 | v Pakistan | Won by 54 runs | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 18-Oct-24 | v West Indies (Semi-Final) | Won by 8 runs | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 20-Oct-24 | v South Africa (Final) | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Telecast and live streaming details:
India – Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
United Arab Emirates & MENA – CricLife, StarzOn
United Kingdom & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App
Australia – Amazon Prime Video
New Zealand – Sky Sport NZ
Pakistan – PTV, Ten Sports, Myco, Tamasha, Shoq apps
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV, Toffee
South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Cricket Africa
Sri Lanka – Maharaja TV, ICC TV app
USA & Canada – WillowTV
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Play Caribbean
The ICC will stream the Women’s T20 World Cup Final live and free on ICC.tv to 116 territories, including Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
For live ball-by-ball audio commentary, tune in to ABC (Australia), BBC (UK), FunAsia (Middle East), All India Radio (India matches, semifinals, and final), and the ICC Match Centre via the tournament’s website and app for the Final.
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