New Zealand Women’s cricket team clinched their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in Dubai, UAE, on October 20, 2024. This historic win highlights their determination and teamwork.
New Zealand’s Historic T20 World Cup Victory
New Zealand Women’s cricket team, also known as the ‘White Ferns,’ won their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2024. This win marks a significant achievement for New Zealand Women, who last won a major cricket title in 2000.
Tournament Overview
The 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup was initially scheduled to be hosted by Bangladesh. However, due to political issues, the tournament was shifted to the United Arab Emirates. Bangladesh co-hosted with the UAE, and matches were played in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 20, 2024.
White Ferns Shine Against Proteas
New Zealand reached their third ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final after losing two previous finals in 2009 and 2010. In this edition, they faced South Africa, nicknamed ‘Proteas,’ who were making their second consecutive final appearance after losing to Australia in 2023.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field first. New Zealand scored 158 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs, with Amelia Kerr contributing 43 runs. In response, South Africa managed 126 runs for 9 wickets, falling short by 32 runs.
Player of the Tournament: Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr’s all-round performance earned her the title of Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. She scored 135 runs and took 15 wickets throughout the tournament. Sophie Devine, the captain of the White Ferns, led her team to this memorable victory.
Key Matches in the Tournament
- Semi-Finals: New Zealand defeated West Indies, while South Africa eliminated defending champions Australia.
- Group Matches: New Zealand’s crucial win against India by 58 runs set the tone for their campaign.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Summary
| Edition | Year | Host | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1 | 2009 | England | England | New Zealand |
| 2 | 2010 | West Indies | Australia | New Zealand |
| 3 | 2012 | Sri Lanka | Australia | England |
| 4 | 2014 | Bangladesh | Australia | England |
| 5 | 2016 | India | West Indies | Australia |
| 6 | 2018 | West Indies | Australia | England |
| 7 | 2020 | Australia | Australia | India |
| 8 | 2023 | South Africa | Australia | South Africa |
| 9 | 2024 | Bangladesh & UAE | New Zealand | South Africa |
| 10 | 2026 | England | – | – |
News Summary:
- New Zealand Women’s cricket team won their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
- The final was played against South Africa on October 20, 2024, in Dubai.
- The White Ferns scored 158/5; South Africa managed 126/9, leading to a 32-run win for New Zealand.
- Amelia Kerr was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament.
- The tournament was initially planned for Bangladesh but moved to UAE due to political instability.
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New Zealand Women’s cricket team won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa.
The final match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
Amelia Kerr from New Zealand was named the Player of the Tournament.
Teams included India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, England, West Indies, and Scotland.
The tournament was moved to the UAE due to political instability in Bangladesh.
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team is nicknamed the ‘White Ferns.’
This was New Zealand’s first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title.
