Women's T20 WC 2024: New Zealand Lift Maiden Trophy As South Africa Stumble In Final - In Pics

After a long wait, the New Zealand women clinched their first-ever T20 World Cup title with a 32-run victory over South Africa in the final on October 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Ground. It was a historic Sunday for the White Ferns, while South Africa faced another runner-up finish in their second consecutive final. Led by Sophie Devine, New Zealand set a challenging target of 158 for 5 and restricted the Proteas to 126 for 9. Amelia Kerr contributed a crucial 43 off 38 balls, and Brooke Halliday added 38 off 28. The New Zealand women had previously reached the final twice, in 2009 and 2010, but it wasn't until 2024 that they finally claimed the trophy.

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Updated on: 21 October 2024 11:26 am

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's players pose with the trophy | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's players pose with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine, center, poses with teammates Lea Tahuhu, left, and Suzie Bates | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine, center, poses with teammates Lea Tahuhu, left, and Suzie Bates with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

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Emirates Womens T20 World Cup 2024 winner - NZ Womens National cricket team_Sophie Devine

Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine kisses the trophy | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine kisses the trophy after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's players celebrate after winning World Cup 2024 final | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's players celebrate after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: South Africa's Annerie Dercksen plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

South Africa's Annerie Dercksen plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's Eden Carson celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marizanne Kapp | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's Eden Carson, centre, celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marizanne Kapp with her teammates during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: South Africa's Marizanne Kapp plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

South Africa's Marizanne Kapp plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Emirates Womens T20 World Cup 2024 Final - New Zealand vs South Africa_Amelia Kerr

Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's Amelia Kerr plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's Amelia Kerr plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

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Emirates Womens T20 World Cup 2024 Final - New Zealand vs South Africa_Brooke Halliday

Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's Brooke Halliday plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's Brooke Halliday plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's Amelia Kerr plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's Amelia Kerr plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Emirates Womens T20 World Cup 2024 Final - New Zealand vs South Africa_Suzie Bates

Women's T20 WC 2024 Final: New Zealand's Suzie Bates plays a shot | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

New Zealand's Suzie Bates plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.