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New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

A target of 159 was set for the Proteas at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates as Amelia Kerr top-scored for the White Ferns with 43 runs, while Brooke Halliday scored 38.

Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up two wickets for the Proteas as New Zealand posted 158-5 in their 20 overs.
Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair both claimed three wickets as South Africa were restricted to 126-9 in the chase.

South Africa have yet to win the tournament and were also defeated as finalists at the last edition. #icccricket #crickett20