South Africa Women's much-deserved title after missing last year
| Date | October 20, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Laura Wolvaardt has odds of 2.80 to be South Africa Women's best batter
- Suzie Bates has odds of 3.10 to be New Zealand Women's best batter
- Marizanne Kapp has odds of 3.25 to be South Africa Women's best bowler
- Amelia Kerr has odds of 3.00 to be New Zealand Women's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024, has seen interesting contests leading up to this final, where South Africa Women will be up against New Zealand Women. With defending champions, Australia Women and West Indies Women were knocked out in the Semifinal, and we will see a new champion after this game. After demolishing Australia in a one-sided semifinal, South Africa will start with higher odds. They put up a clinical show in the last game, and key players are in good form. New Zealand Women defeated West Indies in a close contest and shall aim for their maiden title. While their batters aren't in the best shape, the side won't like to throw it away, having come this far. It will be a high-stakes contest, and we expect both sides to deliver their best performance.
South Africa Women Preview
Laura Wolvaardt has led from the front and will be confident heading into the final. None of the cricket betting sites had predicted them to defeat the mighty Australians in the Semifinal. However, the team defied the odds and marched to an 8-wicket win. It was a demolishing act at its best by their batters and bowlers, as they dominated in both departments. Wolvaardt would like to repeat the same magic and grab the crown.
Laura Wolvaardt is the top run-scorer in the tournament and looks forward to delivering a strong start with Tazmin Brits. Anneke Bosch will be confident after her good knock in the last game and look to add runs in the middle order with Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp. Nadine de Klerk and Sune Luus can score quick runs, and the team expects a good show from this experienced pair in the lower middle order.
Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp have done well with the new ball, and the team expects early strikes from them to be at the top of this contest. Nonkululeko Mlaba and Nadine de Klerk have used the conditions well, and the side expects them to check the scoring rate. Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus strengthen the attack with their variety, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
New Zealand Women Preview
Sophie Devine's side won a closet contest against West Indies Women to reach the final for the first time in 14 years. In a contest where the balance kept tilting, the side held onto its nerves and won a thriller. They are behind on cricket betting apps due to their sluggish form with the bat. Sophie Devine will need the batters to stand up and perform well.
Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates are scoring runs on the top, but the team needs a more aggressive approach from the pair. Amelia Kerr is the backbone of this batting lineup and must build partnerships with Brooke Halliday and Sophie Devine. Isabella Gaze and Maddy Green must do the heavy lifting in the lower middle order, as the South African bowlers have done well in the death overs.
Fran Jonas and Rosemary Mair must strike with the new ball, as the South African top order has done well in the tournament. In the middle, the side will expect a good show from Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr. Lea Tahuhu and Suzie Bates have done well in the supporting role, and the team expects the best from them in the finals.
Expected Starting XI for New Zealand Women
Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Isabella Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas
TOSS: To Bowl First
At this venue, the team chasing the score always has an advantage. In the last five games, the team has defended the score successfully only once. Both captains will take a cue from these results, and the side winning the toss will bowl first in this high-pressure game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have clear skies over Dubai, and we expect a hot evening. The wicket shall be good for bats, and batters can play their strokes freely on this surface. Fast bowlers must use their variations, and spinners will enjoy bowling here. The team batting will aim at a target score of 160 runs.
OUR PREDICTION
It will be a battle of nerves as both sides have failed at this stage in earlier editions. New Zealand would like to see their batters excel in this game, as the bowlers have been a weakness for the team, pulling them out of tight situations. The South Africans have all the bases covered, with the main batters and bowlers in good form. We expect it to be a tight contest, but according to our cricket betting tips, South Africans are favorites to lift the trophy.
Our prediction is for South Africa Women to win
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