New Zealand scripted history on Sunday, 20th October as the Sophie Devine-led side clinched their maiden Women's T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
This was the Kiwis' third-ever final of the showpiece event and after two successful attempts, they finally have their hand on the coveted trophy. Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates played important knocks to guide the team to a 158-run score.
In reply, the Proteas could manage 129 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. Kerr also contributed with the ball, by picking up a 3-fer. This was South Africa's second successive final in the T20 World Cup and once again they had to go home empty-handed.
Apart for Kerr, Rosemary Mair also hogged limelight with figures of 4-25-3. The only silver-lining in the South Africa batting was Laura Wolvaardt as she emerged as the highest run-getter with 33 runs. Other than her, one one really got going as they failed to cope up with the onslaught of the New Zealand bowlers.
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