New Zealand has won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time. It beat South Africa by 32 runs on Sunday after a standout performance from Amelia Kerr with bat and ball.

South Africa is no stranger to disappointing outcomes at cricket World Cups. The Proteas’ defeat by New Zealand on Sunday was the latest chapter of South Africa being the Greek tragedy of international cricket.

However, the White Ferns managed to turn around their luck in Dubai on Sunday, as they won their first ever T20 World Cup title. The team with extraordinary performances by Ameila Kerr and Brooke Halliday, beat South Africa in the highly anticipated finals by a substantial 32 runs.

South Africa stunned defending champion Australia in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup, winning by eight wickets to reach its second straight final.

New Zealand Women Beat South Africa Women; Crowned Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Champions Amelia Kerr was the true star of the tournament, as not only she scored crucial runs

By Caroline Chepkorir New Zealand defeated the West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadi

The 2024 Women's T20 World Cup triumph was a perfect redemption for New Zealand, who came into the tournament having hit a low, suffering 10 consecutive defeats in T20Is.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Amelia Kerr continues her stellar run of form, as her resilient 43 helps New Zealand Women breach the 150-run mark and end their innings at 158/5 in their 20 overs against South Africa Women in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

OUT! c Maddy Green b Rosemary Mair. South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women Live Score: South Africa Women. Sinalo Jafta 5 (2)