SA Women vs NZ Women Match Prediction- Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Published - 20 Oct 2024, 01:13 PM | Updated - 20 Oct 2024, 01:23 PM

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SA Women vs NZ Women match is the ultimate clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as the final game will witness the new champion. The match will be played on Sunday, October 20 in Dubai.

While South Africa was part of Group B in the group stage, New Zealand Women was part of Group A. South African women played 4 games, winning 4 and losing one to qualify for the semis. Later, they crushed West Indies Women in the match to reach the final.

New Zealand Women also finished in 2nd spot in the group stage. Out of 4 games, they won 3 matches and lost 1. They later crushed West Indies Women to book a berth in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Ahead of the final encounter, below is the prediction for the SA Women vs NZ Women match.

SA Women vs NZ Women Team Analysis

SA Women

Laura Wolvaardt is the skipper of the side. She will look to drive to team to victory in one final battle. Notably, the men's team lost the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final to India in June.

NZ Women

Sophie Devine is the skipper of New Zealand Women, who did a wonderful job to outplay West Indies Women in the semi-final by a small margin. They will leave no stone unturned to win their first-ever T20 World Cup title for their country.

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SA Women vs NZ Women Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The SA Women vs NZ Women game takes place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium which is a good-scoring ground in T20Is. Spinners are always in focus at the venue.

Form and Fitness

There are no injuries to players who were part of the semi-final clash. Further reports are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

SA Women- South Africa Women outplayed mightly Australia Women in the final. Hence, they are in spectacular form.

NZ Women- New Zealand Women have defeated South Africa Women in 11 games and lost only 4 out of 16. Hence, the records are in their favor.

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SA Women vs NZ Women Match Prediction- Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

SA Women vs NZ Women Score Prediction

Team

1st Innings

2nd Innings

SA W

140-160 140-160

NZ W

140-160 140-160

Players to perform prediction

SA W- Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Laura Wolvaardt, and Tazmin Brits are crucial players for the team.

NZ W- Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Amelia Kerr, and Fran Jonas are important members of New Zealand in the SA Women vs NZ Women final game.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SA W in the match: Laura Wolvaardt or Anneke Bosch

Who will score the most runs for NZ W in the match: Suzie Bates or Sophie Devine

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SA W in the match: Marizanne Kapp or Ayabonga Khaka

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ W in the match: Eden Carson or Amelia Kerr

Who will win the Match?

It is challenging to predict who will win the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams look powerful. South Africa Women crushed Australia Women with ease by 8 wickets.

However, they have lost to New Zealand Women in 11 games and won only 4 matches. Also, in the recent 5 games, both teams won 2 games each out of 5. Therefore, the game is 50-50.

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Conclusion

Interestingly, the Men's Team of both South Africa and New Zealand have never won the T20 World Cup, even after impeccable shows in some tournaments. Hence, either of both teams are going to bring laurels to the country.

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