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

The SA Women vs NZ Women match is all set to entertain fans to the fullest on Sunday. Both these teams are set to battle with each other for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 title.

While New Zealand Women defeated West Indies Women in the semi-final by 8 runs, South Africa Women crushed Australia Women by 8 wickets. Below we take a look at the preview of the ICC Women's T20I World Cup 2024.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final Date and Venue

The SA Women vs NZ Women match takes place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.

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

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt is the skipper of the side. Below is their full squad.

SA Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Seshnie Naidu, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch
Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Tazmin Brits, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Ayanda Hlubi, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.

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New Zealand Women

Sophie Devine is the captain of the side. Below is their full squad.

NZ Women Squad: Sophie Devine (Captain), Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Isabella Gaze, Fran Jonas, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.

SA Women vs NZ Women Key Battles

Georgia Plimmer vs Ayabonga Khaka

Georgia Plimmer was the best performer for New Zealand in the semi-final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 and Ayabonga Khaka was the best bowler. Hence, they will look to dominate each other in the match.

Laura Wolvaardt vs Eden Carson

Laura Wolvaardt was the top run-getter for SA Women in the semi-final and looks in good form. Eden Carson picked 3 wickets in the last game and will aim to dismiss her as soon as possible.

Suzie Bates vs Ayabonga Khaka

Suzie Bates is an opener for New Zealand Women while Ayabonga Khaka fantastic pacer for South Africa. The latter needs to dismiss her at the earliest.

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SA Women vs NZ Women Key Players

South Africa Women- Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Anneke Bosch, and Tazmin Brits are key players for the team in the final.

New Zealand Women- Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, and Fran Jonas are key members of New Zealand in the final.

Weather And Pitch Report

SA Women vs NZ Women game takes place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE. The weather will not impact the match as there is only a 5-6% chance of rain.

The pitch report suggests that it is a good-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total is more than 140+ while the top team total is 212 by India.

Conclusion

New Zealand Women and South Africa Women have scripted history by reaching the final of the World Cup tournament. They will strive hard to win the final and capture the trophy.