SA-W vs NZ-W Predictions – Final, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – 20/10/2024
A new champion set to be crowned as New Zealand and South Africa Women collide in the final
After three weeks of thrilling and surprising action, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has reached its culmination point as New Zealand Women and South Africa Women clash in the final on October 20th. The match is set to be hosted at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the action to start at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday evening.
Here is our analysis for the all-important final with the best betting tips.
SA-W vs NZ-W Prediction – Final, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this SA-W vs NZ-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match.
South Africa Women to win – Stake @ 1.62, BET HERE
New Zealand have had the upper hand in head-to-head record but South Africa have been the stronger side in recent years. They have a more all-round batting unit with the likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits and Anneke Bosch.
Amelia Kerr TO 48.5 performance points – Dafabet @ 1.83, BET HERE
One of the best in the world, Amelia Kerr has been magnificent in this tournament, claiming 12 wickets in five games at an economy of 4.60. She has also scored 92 runs with the bat. Back her to accumulate over 48.5 points here.
Laura Wolvaardt TO 22.5 runs – 10Cric @ 1.85, BET HERE
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt is the leading run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 190 runs in five innings at an average of 47 and strike rate of 112.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
The pitches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium have remained slow, offering significant support to spinners. Seamers have also managed to extract some movement with the new ball, adding to the challenges for batters. After 11 matches in this competition, the average first-innings score at the venue stands at 127.
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Head-to-Head Record SA-W vs NZ-W
These two sides have played against each other in 16 T20 internationals, with New Zealand Women dominating the record with 11 wins whereas South Africa have been victorious only four times.
South Africa Women
South Africa Women avenged their defeat to Australia in the 2023 final by knocking out the reigning champions in the semi-final. Their bowlers did a pretty good job to restrict the Aussies to 135. Anneke Bosch, who came in to bat at number three blew the bowlers away with her attacking intent. She struck 74 not-out in just 48 balls while Laura Wolvaardt made 42 off 37 as they finished the chase with two overs to spare.
New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women defeated the former champions West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final at Sharjah to reach their third T20 World Cup final. Georgia Plimmer top scored with 33 in 31 while Brooke Halliday hit 18 off 9 as they managed to post 128. Defending a small target, Eden Carson starred with 3 for 29 while Amelia Kerr snared 2 for 14 in her four overs.
Where to Watch SA-W vs NZ-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Check out the details of where to watch the SA-W vs NZ-W match.
- In India, Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The viewers can also stream the matches live on Disney+ Hotstar.
- United Kingdom – Sky Sports, Sky GO
- Australia – FOX Sports, Kayo
- New Zealand – Sky Sports NZ, Sky Go
- South Africa – SuperSport
- United States – Willow TV, ESPN+
Toss Prediction
Out of 11 games played at Dubai in the ongoing T20 World Cup, seven were won by the chasing side. Dew has made some impact in the last couple of games, with the teams chasing down 142 & 135 comfortably. Expect the team winning the toss to field first in this game.
SA-W vs NZ-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
Looking at the forecast, the weather in Dubai is expected to be mainly clear, warm and humid on Sunday evening. There is no threat of rain on the match while the temperature should range between 26 to 32 degree Celsius.
Favourites to win the match – South Africa Women
As per the betting markets, South Africa Women will enter this final as clear favourites to win. NZ women have the head-to-head record in their favour but South Africa are given an 62% chance of winning this encounter.
Key matchup
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 74 runs from 81 deliveries against Amelia Kerr, and has been dismissed four times.
