The highly anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match features an electrifying clash between South Africa and New Zealand to claim their first championship title. Both teams will be determined to lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy in the ninth edition of the tournament.
South African team makes their appearance in the second consecutive final of the Women’s T20 World Cup by thrashing Australia in the semis with a massive 8-wicket victory.
The Proteas riding on the brilliant knocks of Anneke Bosch’s 48-ball-74 runs (including 8 fours and 1 six) and their skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s 37-ball-42 runs (including 3 fours and 1 six) gave a counter-attacking response to the former champions Aussies for concluding as the previous season’s runner-up.
On the other side, New Zealand under Sophie Devine’s captaincy enters their third T20 World Cup final after 14 years by defeating the 2016 champions West Indies by 8 runs. The White Ferns earlier qualified for the finals twice in 2009 and 2010.
Possibly, both the teams might continue with the same playing XI combination following their success in the semi-finals. Although the weather conditions in Dubai seem to be clear, both captains would have alternative plans after winning the toss based on their previous outcomes on the corresponding pitch in the tournament.
This preview will highlight the head-to-head stats of South Africa vs New Zealand so that you can predict the new champions of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Let’s delve deeper into the session by finding out the schedule, venue, live-streaming, and broadcasting rights for the most awaited clash between the runner-ups of Group A (New Zealand Women) and Group B (South Africa Women).
SA-W vs NZ-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule and Venue
Here is the schedule and Venue of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match you need to know:
| DATE and DAY | TIMINGS | VENUE | SEATING CAPACITY |
| 20th October 2024 (Sunday) | 06:00 pm LOCAL 07:30 pm IST 02:00 pm GMT | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 25,000 |
Weather Conditions in Dubai for South Africa vs New Zealand Women’s T20 Cup 2024 Final Match
Based on the latest weather forecast reports, it is guaranteed that fans can enjoy a full-fledged T20 contest between South Africa and New Zealand without any chances of rain interrupting the match.
The temperature during the match is expected to be around 33 °C with 65% humidity and a wind speed of 19 km/hr.
Pitch Conditions and Toss Winner’s Decision: SA-W vs NZ-W
As the innings progress, the batter-friendly pitch conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium assist batters to accumulate runs instantly. Most often, the toss-winning captain decides to field first, particularly during evenings when dew comes into play.
Also, pace bowlers are assisted with huge seam and pace movement during the early phases of the innings with the new ball. Whereas, the spinners might be able to produce variations in the middle overs.
However, the first batting teams with a strong set of batters can easily post a total of 120 to 160 runs in the finals. At the same time, the stats reveal that the chasing teams have been more successful at this venue.
A total of 11 matches have been played at this venue in the ongoing edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup and these are the few important stats to be considered ahead of the finals:
| Overall Matches Played in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 | 11 |
| Matches won by first batting teams | 4 |
| Matches won by chasing teams | 7 |
| Highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at this venue | India Women: 172-3 in 20 overs vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Lowest total in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at this venue | Pakistan Women: 56 all out in 11.4 overs vs New Zealand Women |
Let’s compare the possible contrasting decisions of South Africa and New Zealand women’s team captains after winning the toss.
South Africa captain’s decision after winning the toss:
The South African women’s team captain Laura Wolvaardt decided to bowl first after winning the toss, based on the previous outcomes in the tournament at the same venue against these different teams:
| Opponent Team | Score | Result |
| West Indies Women | WI-W: 118-6 in 20 overs SA-W: 119-0 in 17.5 overs | SA-W won by 10 wickets |
| Scotland Women | SA-W: 166-5 in 20 overs SCO-W: 86-10 in 17.5 overs | SA-W won by 80 runs |
| Bangladesh Women | BAN-W: 106-3 in 20 overs SA-W: 107-3 in 17.2 overs | SA-W won by 7 wickets |
| Australia Women | AUS-W: 134-5 in 20 overs SA-W: 135-2 in 17.2 overs | SA-W won by 10 wickets |
New Zealand captain’s decision after winning the toss:
New Zealand women’s team captain Sophie Devine decided to bat first and post a decent total based on their outcome in the previous two games of the tournament played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
| Opponent Team | Score | Result |
| India Women | NZ-W: 160-4 in 20 overs IND-W: 102-10 in 19 overs | NZ-W won by 58 runs |
| Pakistan Women | NZ-W: 110-6 in 20 overs PAK-W: 56-10 in 11.4 overs | NZ-W won by 54 runs |
Head-to-Head Stats of South Africa vs New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup
These are the interesting head-to-head stats of South Africa vs New Zealand in the Women’s T20 World Cup you need to know ahead of the finals:
| SA-W vs NZ-W overall matches played in the T20 World Cup | 5 |
| Matches Won by New Zealand Women | 3 |
| Matches Won by South Africa Women | 2 |
| New Zealand Women’s winnings batting first | 1 |
| New Zealand Women’s winnings batting second | 2 |
| South Africa Women’s winnings batting first | 1 |
| South Africa Women’s winnings batting second | 1 |
| Highest Total in Women’s T20 World Cup | New Zealand Women: 151-5 in 20 overs in 201. |
| Lowest Total in Women’s T20 World Cup | New Zealand Women: 67-10 in 18.1 overs in 2023. |
This is the sixth time South Africa and New Zealand are set to clash against each other in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The below results indicate that New Zealand has the upper hand over South Africa with 3 wins and 2 losses in 5 games played till the 2023 season:
| Season | Stages | Score | Result |
| 2009 | Group Stages | SA-W: 124-4 in 20 overs NZ-W: 127-4 in 18.1 overs | New Zealand Women won by 6 wickets |
| 2012 | Group Stages | NZ-W: 151-5 in 20 overs SA-W: 129-9 in 20 overs. | New Zealand Women won by 22 runs |
| 2013 | Group Stages | NZ-W: 114-8 in 20 overs SA-W: 116-5 in 19.2 overs. | South Africa Women won by 5 wickets |
| 2016 | Group Stages | SA-W: 99-10 in 19.3 overs. NZ-W: 100-3 in 14.3 overs. | New Zealand Women won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Group Stages | SA-W: 132-6 in 20 overs. NZ-W: 67-10 in 18.1 overs. | South Africa Women won by 65 runs |
Head-to-Head Stats of SA-W vs NZ-W in WT20Is:
New Zealand and South Africa have competed against each other in 16 matches of the women’s T20 internationals and the stats are tabulated below:
| Total Matches Played | 16 |
| Matches won by New Zealand Women | 11 |
| Matches won by South Africa Women | 4 |
| No Result Games | 1 |
| Highest Total | New Zealand Women: 216-1 in 20 overs (England Tri-Nation T20 Women’s Series 2018) |
| Lowest Total | New Zealand Women: 67-10 in 17.2 overs (Women’s T20 World Cup 2023) |
Possible Playing XI Combinations for South Africa vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final Match
These are the expected list of players to be included in playing XI for South Africa vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match:
South Africa Women’s Expected Playing XI Combination:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) | Batter |
| 2. | Tazmin Brits | Batter |
| 3. | Anneke Bosch | All-rounder |
| 4. | Marizanne Kapp | All-rounder |
| 5. | Chloe Tryon | All-rounder |
| 6. | Sune Luus | All-rounder |
| 7. | Nadine de Klerk | All-rounder |
| 8. | Annerie Dercksen | All-rounder |
| 9. | Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper) | Batter |
| 10. | Nonkululeko Mlaba | Bowler |
| 11. | Ayabonga Khaka | Bowler |
New Zealand Women’s Expected Playing XI Combination:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Suzie Bates | All-rounder |
| 2. | Georgia Plimmer | All-rounder |
| 3. | Amelia Kerr | All-rounder |
| 4. | Sophie Devine (Captain) | All-rounder |
| 5. | Brooke Halliday | All-rounder |
| 6. | Maddy Green | Batter |
| 7. | Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper) | Batter |
| 8. | Rosemary Mair | Bowler |
| 9. | Lea Tahuhu | Bowler |
| 10. | Eden Carson | Bowler |
| 11. | Fran Jonas | Bowler |
Where to watch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match? Live Streaming and Broadcasting Details of SA-W vs NZ-W
To enjoy every moment of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match, you can choose these live-streaming and broadcasting platforms if you’re residing in any of the below-listed locations:
1. INDIA:
Live Telecasting Channels:
All SD and HD channels of Star Sports Network include:
- Star Sports 1 (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada)
- Star Sports 3
Live Streaming Platform:
- Disney+ Hotstar (App and Official Website)
2. SOUTH AFRICA:
Live Telecasting Channels
- SuperSport Cricket Africa
Live Streaming Platform:
- SuperSports App
3. NEW ZEALAND:
Live Telecasting Channels:
- N/A
Live Streaming Platform:
- Sky Sports NZ
4. UAE:
Live Telecasting Channels:
- CricLife Max Women
Live Streaming Platform:
- STARZON
5. USA and Canada:
Live Telecasting Channels:
- Willow TV (USA & Canada)
Live Streaming Platform:
- Official website of Willow TV and Cricbuzz
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final Winner Prediction: Final Opinion
New Zealand and South Africa have equal chances of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final. However, the above stats indicate that the New Zealand women’s team has dominated the South African women’s team in T20 internationals, which includes 3 out of 5 winnings in the T20 World Cup as well.
At the same time, South Africans have performed well in this tournament with their strong batting line-up, particularly while chasing targets, and shouldn’t be underestimated based on their previous records against New Zealand. Especially, Laura Wolvaardt and her team wouldn’t allow themselves to get choked once again in an ICC tournament.
This Sunday is going to be much more special for all fans to enjoy the high-voltage clash between New Zealand and South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final. Ultimately, the cricketing world is eager to witness a new T20I champion being crowned in women’s cricket.