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Triumphant New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women to win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024
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Nopes.. India will lose by 10 runs
As i said before the Ind W team is not qualifying. Same errors all the time- poor fielding , dropped catches, poor keeping, mediocre fitness, lack od intent in batting, smiriti mandana hogging strike wasting balls, shefali never consitent 10 or 20s not enough.. Aus will hammer Ind here.. Ind W are getting nowhere near this target
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Australia have qualified for the semi finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024
They have become the first team to do so
They have become the first team to do so
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Healy hopes for quick recovery as captain misses India
Skipper Alyssa Healy arrived on crutches for the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday, but could yet return in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy, who pulled up during Friday's fixture against Pakistan while attempting a single, hobbled off the field with an "acute injury to her right foot".
The skipper arrived on crutches for the clash against India in Sharjah and will miss the clash with Tahlia McGrath set to lead the side. Ellyse Perry will be the vice-captain.
Cricket Australia provided an update ahead of the India game.
"Alyssa Healy is unavailable for tonight’s game after suffering a foot injury on Friday night. She will continue to be assessed over the coming days and should Australia qualify for the semi-finals, her availability will be determined in due course."
"Alyssa sustained an acute right foot injury while running between wickets," a release by Cricket Australia had stated after the Pakistan game.
"Once we have more information based on her assessment and scans tomorrow, her availability for the remainder of the tournament will be clearer."
Meanwhile, Australia's other injury concern, Tayla Vlaeminck, will miss the remainder of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup due to a dislocated shoulder. Heather Graham has been approved as a replacement in the squad.
A win against India would see Australia seal a spot in the semi-final, although other results would determine which semi-final the defending champions play.
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Skipper Alyssa Healy arrived on crutches for the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday, but could yet return in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy, who pulled up during Friday's fixture against Pakistan while attempting a single, hobbled off the field with an "acute injury to her right foot".
The skipper arrived on crutches for the clash against India in Sharjah and will miss the clash with Tahlia McGrath set to lead the side. Ellyse Perry will be the vice-captain.
Cricket Australia provided an update ahead of the India game.
"Alyssa Healy is unavailable for tonight’s game after suffering a foot injury on Friday night. She will continue to be assessed over the coming days and should Australia qualify for the semi-finals, her availability will be determined in due course."
"Alyssa sustained an acute right foot injury while running between wickets," a release by Cricket Australia had stated after the Pakistan game.
"Once we have more information based on her assessment and scans tomorrow, her availability for the remainder of the tournament will be clearer."
Meanwhile, Australia's other injury concern, Tayla Vlaeminck, will miss the remainder of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup due to a dislocated shoulder. Heather Graham has been approved as a replacement in the squad.
A win against India would see Australia seal a spot in the semi-final, although other results would determine which semi-final the defending champions play.
Healy hopes for quick recovery as captain misses India
Skipper Alyssa Healy arrived on crutches for the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday, but could yet return in the tournament.
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BCCI should stop sending these clowns for any tournament. They have no game sense at all.. Dropping simple catches all the time and choking everytime possible.
13 needed in 3 balls and Harmanpreet took single
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Shreyanka faced wide ball, instead of giving strike back to Kaur, she was looking at the keeper
Equal pay. My foot..
I hate indian woman cricket team.
13 needed in 3 balls and Harmanpreet took single
.Shreyanka faced wide ball, instead of giving strike back to Kaur, she was looking at the keeper
Equal pay. My foot..
I hate indian woman cricket team.
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Australia Women 151/8
India Women (20 overs, T:152) 142/9
AUS Women won by 9 runs
India Women (20 overs, T:152) 142/9
AUS Women won by 9 runs
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First the pakistan England test and now this ..
I know a bit too much about cricket .
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So now, India would want the Pakistan women to beat NZ. If Pakistan beats NZ, India goes through to the SF. If NZ beats Pak, India is out of the tournament.
What a turnaround from the men's ODI WC, where PAK badly wanted India to win one of the preliminary games , and accused India of deliberately throwing the game when they lost.
What a turnaround from the men's ODI WC, where PAK badly wanted India to win one of the preliminary games , and accused India of deliberately throwing the game when they lost.
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True, none of them seem to be able to come anywhere close to Mithali Raj, who was one terrific player. She could have even walked into the men's team.BCCI should stop sending these clowns for any tournament. They have no game sense at all.. Dropping simple catches all the time and choking everytime possible.
13 needed in 3 balls and Harmanpreet took single
Shreyanka faced wide ball, instead of giving strike back to Kaur, she was looking at the keeper
Equal pay. My foot..
I hate indian woman cricket team.
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She was equally garbage, tuk tuk player
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Do Pakistan roll over then ? 
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Not even bothered. It has less chance than babar azam scoring a 20 in the next match.So now, India would want the Pakistan women to beat NZ. If Pakistan beats NZ, India goes through to the SF. If NZ beats Pak, India is out of the tournament.
What a turnaround from the men's ODI WC, where PAK badly wanted India to win one of the preliminary games , and accused India of deliberately throwing the game when they lost.
Pak sisters will try their best but the skill gap is huge.
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Asia cup and now this has been absolute garbage tier performance by Indian women team. Heads should roll truly.
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Smriti mandana is one of the biggest mental midget of our time
She looks classy and elegant in all these bilaterals with tons of runs but when it matters in big tournaments she never fail to disappoints
She looks classy and elegant in all these bilaterals with tons of runs but when it matters in big tournaments she never fail to disappoints
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Yes kaur is a better batter even though she's arrogant by birth
Mithali has to be one of the most selfish player i have ever seen
Remarkably not yet. If they score 150 and win by 50 runs - they go through. Another matter if they will even compete. The NZ-W will be all over them tomorrow.
Shes like KLRahul. Even in the WPL - it was mainly Elise Perry who was guiding her. And she wastes so many balls in PP , so many dots. A total misfit as an opener
Mandana, Shefali, unfit deepti & richa all need to be dropped.
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Australia secured their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run win over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will join them in the final four.
The defending champions are certain of topping Group A after winning all four games, but second-placed India need New Zealand to lose to Pakistan on Monday and stay ahead of both sides on net run-rate (NRR) to progress.
Needing 152 to win and backed by a large and raucous crowd in Sharjah, India batted aggressively and gamely kept up with the rate.
They needed 14 to win off the final over thanks to an excellent 54 from 47 balls from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
But Australia seamer Annabel Sutherland held her nerve, with her over costing just four runs for the loss of three wickets to seal the win.
Australia, who were without injured captain Alyssa Healy, earlier recovered from the loss of two early wickets to post 151-8 - their highest score of the tournament.
Opener Grace Harris top-scored with 40 from 41 balls, while Ellyse Perry and stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath each added 32.
Australia have been imperious in the tournament so far, but their preparations for this game were hampered by injuries to Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck.
Fast bowler Vlaeminck is out of the tournament with a dislocated shoulder but Healy - who arrived at the stadium on crutches - has not been ruled out and will continue to have a foot injury assessed.
But such is Australia's strength in depth those injuries failed to disrupt their seemingly unstoppable march towards a seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.
The Southern Stars were reduced to 17-2 when Renuka Singh Thakur removed Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham in successive balls, only for Harris and McGrath put on 62 for the third wicket.
Another wobble saw Australia slip from 79-2 to 101-5 but Perry and Phoebe Litchfield, whose 15 from nine balls included a booming six over square leg, helped them finish with a flourish.
India began aggressively and reached 41-2 at the end of the powerplay, ahead of where Australia were at the same stage.
They were smothered by Australia's spinners in the middle overs before a fourth-wicket partnership worth 63 between Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma, who hit 29 from 25, raised hopes of a spectacular win.
Despite falling just short, India could still reach the semi-finals. But if they are eliminated it will be their performances earlier in the tournament and not here that did the damage.
The defending champions are certain of topping Group A after winning all four games, but second-placed India need New Zealand to lose to Pakistan on Monday and stay ahead of both sides on net run-rate (NRR) to progress.
Needing 152 to win and backed by a large and raucous crowd in Sharjah, India batted aggressively and gamely kept up with the rate.
They needed 14 to win off the final over thanks to an excellent 54 from 47 balls from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
But Australia seamer Annabel Sutherland held her nerve, with her over costing just four runs for the loss of three wickets to seal the win.
Australia, who were without injured captain Alyssa Healy, earlier recovered from the loss of two early wickets to post 151-8 - their highest score of the tournament.
Opener Grace Harris top-scored with 40 from 41 balls, while Ellyse Perry and stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath each added 32.
Australia have been imperious in the tournament so far, but their preparations for this game were hampered by injuries to Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck.
Fast bowler Vlaeminck is out of the tournament with a dislocated shoulder but Healy - who arrived at the stadium on crutches - has not been ruled out and will continue to have a foot injury assessed.
But such is Australia's strength in depth those injuries failed to disrupt their seemingly unstoppable march towards a seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.
The Southern Stars were reduced to 17-2 when Renuka Singh Thakur removed Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham in successive balls, only for Harris and McGrath put on 62 for the third wicket.
Another wobble saw Australia slip from 79-2 to 101-5 but Perry and Phoebe Litchfield, whose 15 from nine balls included a booming six over square leg, helped them finish with a flourish.
India began aggressively and reached 41-2 at the end of the powerplay, ahead of where Australia were at the same stage.
They were smothered by Australia's spinners in the middle overs before a fourth-wicket partnership worth 63 between Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma, who hit 29 from 25, raised hopes of a spectacular win.
Despite falling just short, India could still reach the semi-finals. But if they are eliminated it will be their performances earlier in the tournament and not here that did the damage.
Asian women cricketers are just not at the level of fitness or quality that Eng/Aus women cricketers are.
Its like watching proper athletes go up against a couple of talented players and a rag tag bunch of schoolgirls and amateurs.
I hear that there are cultural issues at play and there are on record feedbacks from team nutritionists that some of the ICT women players are reluctant to increase caloric intake and adopt bulking programs in offseason preferring to focus on S&C. I am pretty sure such resistance will likely be replicated across Bang/Pak/SL teams as well.
Its like watching proper athletes go up against a couple of talented players and a rag tag bunch of schoolgirls and amateurs.
I hear that there are cultural issues at play and there are on record feedbacks from team nutritionists that some of the ICT women players are reluctant to increase caloric intake and adopt bulking programs in offseason preferring to focus on S&C. I am pretty sure such resistance will likely be replicated across Bang/Pak/SL teams as well.
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Yes, it's a good time to pretend that they're going to lose just to troll India.Do Pakistan roll over then ?
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Today's fixture in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024:
England Women vs West Indies Women, 20th Match, Group B
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England Women vs West Indies Women, 20th Match, Group B
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West Indies Women chased down 142, scoring 144/4 in 18 overs to beat England Women by 6 wickets. They won with 12 balls to spare.
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Sloppy England stunned by Windies to exit T20 World Cup
England were knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup at the end of the group stage after a sloppy all-round performance against West Indies in Dubai.
They dropped five catches - all off opener Qiana Joseph - as West Indies produced a stunning run chase of 142 to reach the semi-finals at England's expense.
Joseph was first dropped on six and then 31 and 35 before departing for a crucial 52 from 38 balls, while captain Hayley Matthews also added a half-century in an opening stand of 102.
The pair blasted 67-0 off the powerplay as England wilted under pressure, reminiscent of their semi-final defeat by South Africa in the 2023 tournament.
Sophia Dunkley missed the first chance to dismiss Joseph on the square-leg boundary, before Alice Capsey dropped a simple chance at cover and Maia Bouchier proceeded to put down three opportunities.
Both Joseph and Matthews departed inside two overs to give England hope, but Deandra Dottin's cameo of 27 from 19 balls swung momentum back in West Indies' favour.
England's 141-7 looked competitive at the halfway stage, with Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 57 from 50 providing the backbone.
But England were dealt a cruel blow when captain Heather Knight retired hurt with a tight calf on 21, and her absence was sorely felt in the field as the side could not cope with West Indies' aggression.
It is West Indies' first T20 win over England since 2018, and the first time England have failed to make it out of the group stage of the tournament since 2010.
The semi-finals will take place between South Africa and defending champions Australia on Thursday, followed by West Indies v New Zealand on Friday.
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England were knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup at the end of the group stage after a sloppy all-round performance against West Indies in Dubai.
They dropped five catches - all off opener Qiana Joseph - as West Indies produced a stunning run chase of 142 to reach the semi-finals at England's expense.
Joseph was first dropped on six and then 31 and 35 before departing for a crucial 52 from 38 balls, while captain Hayley Matthews also added a half-century in an opening stand of 102.
The pair blasted 67-0 off the powerplay as England wilted under pressure, reminiscent of their semi-final defeat by South Africa in the 2023 tournament.
Sophia Dunkley missed the first chance to dismiss Joseph on the square-leg boundary, before Alice Capsey dropped a simple chance at cover and Maia Bouchier proceeded to put down three opportunities.
Both Joseph and Matthews departed inside two overs to give England hope, but Deandra Dottin's cameo of 27 from 19 balls swung momentum back in West Indies' favour.
England's 141-7 looked competitive at the halfway stage, with Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 57 from 50 providing the backbone.
But England were dealt a cruel blow when captain Heather Knight retired hurt with a tight calf on 21, and her absence was sorely felt in the field as the side could not cope with West Indies' aggression.
It is West Indies' first T20 win over England since 2018, and the first time England have failed to make it out of the group stage of the tournament since 2010.
The semi-finals will take place between South Africa and defending champions Australia on Thursday, followed by West Indies v New Zealand on Friday.
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ICC names Emirates Elite Panel of Match Officials for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
Nimali Perera, Jacquline Williams, Lauren Agenbag and Claire Polosak have been announced as the on-field umpires for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals.
Perera and Williams will take control of the opening semi-final between Australia and South Africa in Dubai on October 17.
Perera, who took charge of the semi-final between India and Australia in last year’s tournament, stood in two of South Africa’s group matches, against Bangladesh and West Indies, while Williams has been in the middle for three of the Proteas’ games so far.
They will be joined by third umpire Anna Harris, fourth umpire Kim Cotton and match referee Michell Pereira.
The second semi-final, in which West Indies face New Zealand in Sharjah, will see Agenbag and Polosak overseeing proceedings from the middle.
Agenbag, 28, became the youngest umpire to officiate in a Cricket World Cup final when she stood in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 showpiece in New Zealand and has officiated in four group matches at this tournament so far.
That is a tally matched by Polosak, for whom this will mark her 63rd career WT20I as an on-field umpire.
Eloise Sheridan will be third umpire in Sharjah, with Vrinda Rathi in place as fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi is the match referee.
MATCH OFFICIALS FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024 SEMI-FINALS
SF1: Australia v South Africa on 17 October at Dubai
On-field: Nimali Perera & Jacquline Williams
Third: Anna Harris
Fourth: Kim Cotton
Referee: Michell Pereira
SF2: West Indies v New Zealand on 18 October at Sharjah
On-field: Lauren Agenbag & Claire Polosak
Third: Eloise Sheridan
Fourth: Vrinda Rathi
Referee: GS Lakshmi
Nimali Perera, Jacquline Williams, Lauren Agenbag and Claire Polosak have been announced as the on-field umpires for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals.
Perera and Williams will take control of the opening semi-final between Australia and South Africa in Dubai on October 17.
Perera, who took charge of the semi-final between India and Australia in last year’s tournament, stood in two of South Africa’s group matches, against Bangladesh and West Indies, while Williams has been in the middle for three of the Proteas’ games so far.
They will be joined by third umpire Anna Harris, fourth umpire Kim Cotton and match referee Michell Pereira.
The second semi-final, in which West Indies face New Zealand in Sharjah, will see Agenbag and Polosak overseeing proceedings from the middle.
Agenbag, 28, became the youngest umpire to officiate in a Cricket World Cup final when she stood in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 showpiece in New Zealand and has officiated in four group matches at this tournament so far.
That is a tally matched by Polosak, for whom this will mark her 63rd career WT20I as an on-field umpire.
Eloise Sheridan will be third umpire in Sharjah, with Vrinda Rathi in place as fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi is the match referee.
MATCH OFFICIALS FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024 SEMI-FINALS
SF1: Australia v South Africa on 17 October at Dubai
On-field: Nimali Perera & Jacquline Williams
Third: Anna Harris
Fourth: Kim Cotton
Referee: Michell Pereira
SF2: West Indies v New Zealand on 18 October at Sharjah
On-field: Lauren Agenbag & Claire Polosak
Third: Eloise Sheridan
Fourth: Vrinda Rathi
Referee: GS Lakshmi
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Australia Women 134/5 after 20 overs
In reply South Africa Women off to a great start currently at 93/1 after 12 overs.
Australia Women 134/5 after 20 overs
In reply South Africa Women off to a great start currently at 93/1 after 12 overs.
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South Africa defeat Australia by 8 wickets to qualify for the final of ICC Women T20 WC 2024
South Africa defeat Australia by 8 wickets to qualify for the final of ICC Women T20 WC 2024
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South Africa women stunned the reigning champions Australia to become the first team to reach the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. The Proteas were on the verge of early elimination two days ago but an excellent all-round performance helped them enter their second consecutive T20 World Cup final.
After winning the toss, Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp shone with a ball to restrict the Alyssa Healy-less Australian side to a 134 for 5 total and then Anneke Bosch played the biggest knock of her career by smashing a match-winning 74* off 48 balls to power the Proteas Women to statement 8-wicket win.
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ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024:
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi Final
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1st semi-final was an upset for me. Australia not playing the final is something I never thought about this time.
Let's see if Windies can pull this off here.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi Final
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1st semi-final was an upset for me. Australia not playing the final is something I never thought about this time.
Let's see if Windies can pull this off here.
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West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi Final
New Zealand Women have won the toss and have opted to bat
West Indies Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews(c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
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New Zealand Women 128/9 after 20 overs. West Indies Women looking favorites here.
New Zealand Women 128/9 after 20 overs. West Indies Women looking favorites here.
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West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi Final
New Zealand Women 128/9
West Indies Women (20 overs T:129) 120/8
NZ Women won by 8 runs
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NZ beat Windies to reach first World Cup final since 2010
The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies by eight runs to join South Africa in Sunday's final.
West Indies slipped to 63-5 in pursuit of 129 on Sharjah's slow pitch, before Deandra Dottin's dynamic 33 from 22 balls, with three sixes, rejuvenated the chase.
But Melie Kerr struck the crucial blow in the 17th over to have Dottin caught at short fine leg which all-but sealed the White Ferns' victory.
The experienced Suzie Bates was tasked with defending 14 off the final over, having not bowled all tournament, but held her nerve as West Indies finished on 120-8.
Kerr finished with 2-14 and Eden Carson 3-29 to prevent West Indies from reaching their second final, which will be contested at the more batter-friendly Dubai.
In contrast to their explosive innings against England on Tuesday, West Indies struggled for fluency with opener Qiana Joseph falling for 12, captain Hayley Matthews stuttering to 15 from 21 balls and veteran Stafanie Taylor only managing 13.
Dottin was dropped three times as she tried in vain to catch up with the run-rate with her usual aggression, but it proved beyond even her reach as West Indies paid the price for a pedestrian start which included a powerplay score of just 25-2.
The all-rounder, who reversed her retirement to play in this tournament, earlier took 4-22 as New Zealand also could not score freely on the tricky surface.
Therefore the toss proved pivotal as Sophie Devine opted to bat first, with Georgia Plimmer's 33 from 31 balls the top score while Brooke Halliday's nine-ball 18 provided some much-needed impetus after the cautious start to the innings.
Regular wickets had heaped the pressure on the middle order, with Melie Kerr, Maddy Green and Rosemary Mair departing for single-figure scores to Dottin but Izzy Gaze's 20 not out provided a late flurry for New Zealand to reach their eventual match-winning total.
It is New Zealand's first World Cup final appearance since 2010, when they were beaten by Australia.
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The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies by eight runs to join South Africa in Sunday's final.
West Indies slipped to 63-5 in pursuit of 129 on Sharjah's slow pitch, before Deandra Dottin's dynamic 33 from 22 balls, with three sixes, rejuvenated the chase.
But Melie Kerr struck the crucial blow in the 17th over to have Dottin caught at short fine leg which all-but sealed the White Ferns' victory.
The experienced Suzie Bates was tasked with defending 14 off the final over, having not bowled all tournament, but held her nerve as West Indies finished on 120-8.
Kerr finished with 2-14 and Eden Carson 3-29 to prevent West Indies from reaching their second final, which will be contested at the more batter-friendly Dubai.
In contrast to their explosive innings against England on Tuesday, West Indies struggled for fluency with opener Qiana Joseph falling for 12, captain Hayley Matthews stuttering to 15 from 21 balls and veteran Stafanie Taylor only managing 13.
Dottin was dropped three times as she tried in vain to catch up with the run-rate with her usual aggression, but it proved beyond even her reach as West Indies paid the price for a pedestrian start which included a powerplay score of just 25-2.
The all-rounder, who reversed her retirement to play in this tournament, earlier took 4-22 as New Zealand also could not score freely on the tricky surface.
Therefore the toss proved pivotal as Sophie Devine opted to bat first, with Georgia Plimmer's 33 from 31 balls the top score while Brooke Halliday's nine-ball 18 provided some much-needed impetus after the cautious start to the innings.
Regular wickets had heaped the pressure on the middle order, with Melie Kerr, Maddy Green and Rosemary Mair departing for single-figure scores to Dottin but Izzy Gaze's 20 not out provided a late flurry for New Zealand to reach their eventual match-winning total.
It is New Zealand's first World Cup final appearance since 2010, when they were beaten by Australia.
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Match officials confirmed for Women's T20 World Cup Final
The umpires have been confirmed for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final.
South Africa and New Zealand face off in Dubai on Sunday October 20, with Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak standing as on-field umpires.
Anna Harris will oversee the match as the TV umpire, with Jacquline Williams in place as fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi will stand as Match Referee.
A first-time winner will be crowned at the final, with South Africa looking to go one better than their 2023 effort and New Zealand hoping it's third time lucky after Final defeats in 2009 and 2010.
Overseeing the tournament has been an all-female panel of 13 officials, with 10 umpires and a rotation of three match referees across the Dubai and Sharjah venues.
Polosak had come into the tournament as the most experienced in the group having officiated in four previous Women's T20 World Cups, with the likes of Williams, Kim Cotton and Sue Redfern part of the officiating team at the last three.
Sunday's Final begins at 6:00pm Dubai local time.
Match Officials - ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final 2024
On-field: Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak
Third: Anna Harris
Fourth: Jacquline Williams
Referee: GS Lakshmi
Coach: Karl Hurter
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The umpires have been confirmed for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final.
South Africa and New Zealand face off in Dubai on Sunday October 20, with Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak standing as on-field umpires.
Anna Harris will oversee the match as the TV umpire, with Jacquline Williams in place as fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi will stand as Match Referee.
A first-time winner will be crowned at the final, with South Africa looking to go one better than their 2023 effort and New Zealand hoping it's third time lucky after Final defeats in 2009 and 2010.
Overseeing the tournament has been an all-female panel of 13 officials, with 10 umpires and a rotation of three match referees across the Dubai and Sharjah venues.
Polosak had come into the tournament as the most experienced in the group having officiated in four previous Women's T20 World Cups, with the likes of Williams, Kim Cotton and Sue Redfern part of the officiating team at the last three.
Sunday's Final begins at 6:00pm Dubai local time.
Match Officials - ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final 2024
On-field: Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak
Third: Anna Harris
Fourth: Jacquline Williams
Referee: GS Lakshmi
Coach: Karl Hurter
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New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(w), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
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13 - Anya Shrubsole (ENG) in 2014
13 - Megan Schutt (AUS) in 2020
12 - Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA) in 2024
11 - Julie Hunter (AUS) in 2012
14 - Amelie Kerr (NZ) in 2024
13 - Anya Shrubsole (ENG) in 2014
13 - Megan Schutt (AUS) in 2020
12 - Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA) in 2024
11 - Julie Hunter (AUS) in 2012
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Inspired New Zealand beat South Africa to win Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
New Zealand produced a superb display to beat South Africa in Dubai and win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Melie Kerr was the hero for New Zealand, top-scoring with 43 before bagging 3/23 as the White Ferns beat South Africa by 32 runs to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history.
Having been asked to bat first, New Zealand got off to a decent start through the veteran opener Suzie Bates (32), who came the most capped player in the history of Women’s Internationals with her appearance in the game.
And, despite wickets falling, the Kiwis build well through the middle overs, as Kerr (43) played an anchoring role alongside the explosive Brooke Halliday (38).
A late cameo from Maddy Green lifted the total to 158/5, leaving South Africa with a stern test.
A fast start from South Africa’s openers gave the Proteas hope that it would be they who would win their first title, but a flurry of wickets saw the game slip away.
A dramatic double-wicket over from Kerr saw Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Anneke Bosch (9) depart in quick succession, leaving South Africa needing something special from their middle order.
But wickets kept on tumbling, with Rosemary Mair in the thick of the action with her 3/25, as the run rate went from high to unattainable.
And the result had long been determined before Eden Carson sent down the final ball of the tournament, as South Africa finished on 126/9, still 32 runs short.
The Proteas made a superb start to their second-innings chase of 159, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the way in the powerplay alongside fellow opener Tazmin Brits.
By the end of the first six overs the score had reached 47/0, with Wolvaardt finding the boundary in trademark fashion.
But, after Brits had departed for 17 (18), Melie Kerr turned the game on its head, picking up the big wicket of Wolvaardt (33 from 27) before bagging South Africa’s semi-final hero Anneke Bosch in the same over.
After 11 overs the score was 70/3, with the Proteas needing something special in the second half of their chase.
Hope of a dramatic finish dwindled when Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk fell to consecutive balls.
Kapp (8) was caught trying to sweep Eden Carson, with De Klerk (6) departing to the first ball of the next over, looping a catch to Kerr off Rosemary Mair.
The run-rate became near impossible as the game neared its end, with Mair ensuring that it was a victory procession for New Zealand in the final few overs.
The 25-year-old added the scalps of Chloe Tryon (14) and Sinalo Jafto (6) to finish with 3/25. And it was left to Eden Carson to bowl the final over, before the White Ferns celebrations could truly begin.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Both teams were unchanged, while White Ferns captain Sophie Devine said she was happy with the toss outcome and would have batted first in any case.
And her top order showed why, getting the Kiwis off to a decent start in the powerplay.
Georgia Plimmer’s attacking start came to an abrupt end when Sune Luus held on to a catch off Ayabonga Khaka’s bowling to send the young opener back for 9 (from 7 balls).
But Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr fired the total to 43/1 after six overs.
Bates’ brilliant knock of 32 from 31 balls was ended by South Africa’s go-to wicket-taker, with Nonkululeko Mlaba at it again, cleaning up the veteran.
And Sophie Devine was trapped lbw by Nadine de Klerk – a decision that the Proteas opted to review, to great success.
But with Kerr and the in-form Brooke Halliday out in the middle with the score at 79/3 with eight overs remaining, a competitive score remains very much in reach.
Excellent running and rotation of the strike was the key to the pair’s 57-run partnership, with Halliday hitting just three fours in her 38 from just 28 balls, scoring at a rate that boosted her team towards a strong total.
Halliday’s wicket, falling to the tidy Chloe Tryon (1/22), saw Kerr hit the attacking switch, hitting back-to-back fours off Mlaba.
But Mlaba denied Kerr (43 from 38) a half-century and a chance to hit out in the final over, tempting her into an over-reached swipe, with Tazmin Brits taking the catch.
New Zealand reached 158/5 with a 16-run final over, as Isabella Gaze (3* from 3) and Maddy Green (12* from 6) ran hard, with the solitary boundary of Khaka’s final over being a huge six over deep midwicket.
In all, the White Ferns added 48 runs in the final five overs of their innings, leaving South Africa requiring their second-highest total of the tournament to win the final - a target that achieved out of their reach.
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New Zealand produced a superb display to beat South Africa in Dubai and win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Melie Kerr was the hero for New Zealand, top-scoring with 43 before bagging 3/23 as the White Ferns beat South Africa by 32 runs to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history.
Having been asked to bat first, New Zealand got off to a decent start through the veteran opener Suzie Bates (32), who came the most capped player in the history of Women’s Internationals with her appearance in the game.
And, despite wickets falling, the Kiwis build well through the middle overs, as Kerr (43) played an anchoring role alongside the explosive Brooke Halliday (38).
A late cameo from Maddy Green lifted the total to 158/5, leaving South Africa with a stern test.
A fast start from South Africa’s openers gave the Proteas hope that it would be they who would win their first title, but a flurry of wickets saw the game slip away.
A dramatic double-wicket over from Kerr saw Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Anneke Bosch (9) depart in quick succession, leaving South Africa needing something special from their middle order.
But wickets kept on tumbling, with Rosemary Mair in the thick of the action with her 3/25, as the run rate went from high to unattainable.
And the result had long been determined before Eden Carson sent down the final ball of the tournament, as South Africa finished on 126/9, still 32 runs short.
The Proteas made a superb start to their second-innings chase of 159, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the way in the powerplay alongside fellow opener Tazmin Brits.
By the end of the first six overs the score had reached 47/0, with Wolvaardt finding the boundary in trademark fashion.
But, after Brits had departed for 17 (18), Melie Kerr turned the game on its head, picking up the big wicket of Wolvaardt (33 from 27) before bagging South Africa’s semi-final hero Anneke Bosch in the same over.
After 11 overs the score was 70/3, with the Proteas needing something special in the second half of their chase.
Hope of a dramatic finish dwindled when Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk fell to consecutive balls.
Kapp (8) was caught trying to sweep Eden Carson, with De Klerk (6) departing to the first ball of the next over, looping a catch to Kerr off Rosemary Mair.
The run-rate became near impossible as the game neared its end, with Mair ensuring that it was a victory procession for New Zealand in the final few overs.
The 25-year-old added the scalps of Chloe Tryon (14) and Sinalo Jafto (6) to finish with 3/25. And it was left to Eden Carson to bowl the final over, before the White Ferns celebrations could truly begin.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Both teams were unchanged, while White Ferns captain Sophie Devine said she was happy with the toss outcome and would have batted first in any case.
And her top order showed why, getting the Kiwis off to a decent start in the powerplay.
Georgia Plimmer’s attacking start came to an abrupt end when Sune Luus held on to a catch off Ayabonga Khaka’s bowling to send the young opener back for 9 (from 7 balls).
But Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr fired the total to 43/1 after six overs.
Bates’ brilliant knock of 32 from 31 balls was ended by South Africa’s go-to wicket-taker, with Nonkululeko Mlaba at it again, cleaning up the veteran.
And Sophie Devine was trapped lbw by Nadine de Klerk – a decision that the Proteas opted to review, to great success.
But with Kerr and the in-form Brooke Halliday out in the middle with the score at 79/3 with eight overs remaining, a competitive score remains very much in reach.
Excellent running and rotation of the strike was the key to the pair’s 57-run partnership, with Halliday hitting just three fours in her 38 from just 28 balls, scoring at a rate that boosted her team towards a strong total.
Halliday’s wicket, falling to the tidy Chloe Tryon (1/22), saw Kerr hit the attacking switch, hitting back-to-back fours off Mlaba.
But Mlaba denied Kerr (43 from 38) a half-century and a chance to hit out in the final over, tempting her into an over-reached swipe, with Tazmin Brits taking the catch.
New Zealand reached 158/5 with a 16-run final over, as Isabella Gaze (3* from 3) and Maddy Green (12* from 6) ran hard, with the solitary boundary of Khaka’s final over being a huge six over deep midwicket.
In all, the White Ferns added 48 runs in the final five overs of their innings, leaving South Africa requiring their second-highest total of the tournament to win the final - a target that achieved out of their reach.
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Inspired New Zealand beat South Africa to win Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
New Zealand produced a superb display to beat South Africa in Dubai and win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Melie Kerr was the hero for New Zealand, top-scoring with 43 before bagging 3/23 as the White Ferns beat South Africa by 32 runs to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history.
Having been asked to bat first, New Zealand got off to a decent start through the veteran opener Suzie Bates (32), who came the most capped player in the history of Women’s Internationals with her appearance in the game.
And, despite wickets falling, the Kiwis build well through the middle overs, as Kerr (43) played an anchoring role alongside the explosive Brooke Halliday (38).
A late cameo from Maddy Green lifted the total to 158/5, leaving South Africa with a stern test.
A fast start from South Africa’s openers gave the Proteas hope that it would be they who would win their first title, but a flurry of wickets saw the game slip away.
A dramatic double-wicket over from Kerr saw Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Anneke Bosch (9) depart in quick succession, leaving South Africa needing something special from their middle order.
But wickets kept on tumbling, with Rosemary Mair in the thick of the action with her 3/25, as the run rate went from high to unattainable.
And the result had long been determined before Eden Carson sent down the final ball of the tournament, as South Africa finished on 126/9, still 32 runs short.
The Proteas made a superb start to their second-innings chase of 159, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the way in the powerplay alongside fellow opener Tazmin Brits.
By the end of the first six overs the score had reached 47/0, with Wolvaardt finding the boundary in trademark fashion.
But, after Brits had departed for 17 (18), Melie Kerr turned the game on its head, picking up the big wicket of Wolvaardt (33 from 27) before bagging South Africa’s semi-final hero Anneke Bosch in the same over.
After 11 overs the score was 70/3, with the Proteas needing something special in the second half of their chase.
Hope of a dramatic finish dwindled when Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk fell to consecutive balls.
Kapp (8) was caught trying to sweep Eden Carson, with De Klerk (6) departing to the first ball of the next over, looping a catch to Kerr off Rosemary Mair.
The run-rate became near impossible as the game neared its end, with Mair ensuring that it was a victory procession for New Zealand in the final few overs.
The 25-year-old added the scalps of Chloe Tryon (14) and Sinalo Jafto (6) to finish with 3/25. And it was left to Eden Carson to bowl the final over, before the White Ferns celebrations could truly begin.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Both teams were unchanged, while White Ferns captain Sophie Devine said she was happy with the toss outcome and would have batted first in any case.
And her top order showed why, getting the Kiwis off to a decent start in the powerplay.
Georgia Plimmer’s attacking start came to an abrupt end when Sune Luus held on to a catch off Ayabonga Khaka’s bowling to send the young opener back for 9 (from 7 balls).
But Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr fired the total to 43/1 after six overs.
Bates’ brilliant knock of 32 from 31 balls was ended by South Africa’s go-to wicket-taker, with Nonkululeko Mlaba at it again, cleaning up the veteran.
And Sophie Devine was trapped lbw by Nadine de Klerk – a decision that the Proteas opted to review, to great success.
But with Kerr and the in-form Brooke Halliday out in the middle with the score at 79/3 with eight overs remaining, a competitive score remains very much in reach.
Excellent running and rotation of the strike was the key to the pair’s 57-run partnership, with Halliday hitting just three fours in her 38 from just 28 balls, scoring at a rate that boosted her team towards a strong total.
Halliday’s wicket, falling to the tidy Chloe Tryon (1/22), saw Kerr hit the attacking switch, hitting back-to-back fours off Mlaba.
But Mlaba denied Kerr (43 from 38) a half-century and a chance to hit out in the final over, tempting her into an over-reached swipe, with Tazmin Brits taking the catch.
New Zealand reached 158/5 with a 16-run final over, as Isabella Gaze (3* from 3) and Maddy Green (12* from 6) ran hard, with the solitary boundary of Khaka’s final over being a huge six over deep midwicket.
In all, the White Ferns added 48 runs in the final five overs of their innings, leaving South Africa requiring their second-highest total of the tournament to win the final - a target that achieved out of their reach.
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Disappointed Wolvaardt reflects on Proteas' defeat in T20 World Cup final
The South Africa captain was trying to remain positive and is already looking forward to seeing what her team can achieve in the coming years.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt was left disappointed as her side fell narrowly at the last hurdle for a second consecutive time when losing the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to New Zealand on Sunday.
The Proteas failed to chase down New Zealand's lofty total of 158/5 in the title decider at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and were forced to settle for another second-placed finish following their runners-up effort behind Australia on home soil last year.
Wolvaardt admitted post-match that the Proteas were surprised by the fast start that the White Ferns made with the bat, as top-order performers Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr in particular scored freely within the opening Powerplay to put South Africa on the back foot.
"I think we probably let them score a bit too many with the bat," Wolvaardt said.
"They came out with some real intent and I think it sort of caught us on the back foot a little bit.
"We thought we could sort of ride it out hopefully score a wicket or two but they sort of just kept going and rotated (the strike) really well.
"I think they had a really good last five or six overs where they really pushed that run rate and we were perhaps a bit off.
"After the Powerplay we had with the bat we thought game on but yeah just lost a bit of momentum outside the Powerplay."
Despite the loss, Wolvaardt was still able to put on a brave face after the match and was quick to point out the positives from their campaign.
Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits finished the tournament as the two leading run-scorers, while only Kerr picked up more wickets at the event than Proteas spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba.
The fact South Africa were able to reach the final for a second consecutive year was also a positive for Wolvaardt, who is looking forward to seeing what her team can produce in the coming years.
"It's obviously disappointing, but I think in hindsight, we still came second in a tournament with 10-odd teams so we still had a pretty good tournament,” she added.
"There are a lot of positives to reflect on. A younger group as well, so to be able to make the finals with a younger group I think is very promising, so there is definitely a lot to look forward to.
"I can't wait to see what we do in the next couple of World Cups. Reaching two back-to-back finals as well shows that we're doing something right."
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The South Africa captain was trying to remain positive and is already looking forward to seeing what her team can achieve in the coming years.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt was left disappointed as her side fell narrowly at the last hurdle for a second consecutive time when losing the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to New Zealand on Sunday.
The Proteas failed to chase down New Zealand's lofty total of 158/5 in the title decider at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and were forced to settle for another second-placed finish following their runners-up effort behind Australia on home soil last year.
Wolvaardt admitted post-match that the Proteas were surprised by the fast start that the White Ferns made with the bat, as top-order performers Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr in particular scored freely within the opening Powerplay to put South Africa on the back foot.
"I think we probably let them score a bit too many with the bat," Wolvaardt said.
"They came out with some real intent and I think it sort of caught us on the back foot a little bit.
"We thought we could sort of ride it out hopefully score a wicket or two but they sort of just kept going and rotated (the strike) really well.
"I think they had a really good last five or six overs where they really pushed that run rate and we were perhaps a bit off.
"After the Powerplay we had with the bat we thought game on but yeah just lost a bit of momentum outside the Powerplay."
Despite the loss, Wolvaardt was still able to put on a brave face after the match and was quick to point out the positives from their campaign.
Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits finished the tournament as the two leading run-scorers, while only Kerr picked up more wickets at the event than Proteas spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba.
The fact South Africa were able to reach the final for a second consecutive year was also a positive for Wolvaardt, who is looking forward to seeing what her team can produce in the coming years.
"It's obviously disappointing, but I think in hindsight, we still came second in a tournament with 10-odd teams so we still had a pretty good tournament,” she added.
"There are a lot of positives to reflect on. A younger group as well, so to be able to make the finals with a younger group I think is very promising, so there is definitely a lot to look forward to.
"I can't wait to see what we do in the next couple of World Cups. Reaching two back-to-back finals as well shows that we're doing something right."
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ICC Board Meeting Outcomes
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Dubai, following New Zealand’s victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the approved changes taken detailed below.
The ICC Board approved a series of women’s Associate Member (AM) T20 competitions to boost the competitiveness of AM teams in preparation for the expansion of ICC women’s events in the 2028-2031 cycle.
The strategy includes the creation of two annual T20 International tournaments between 2025 and 2028 which would offer structured cricket with context to 24 teams in the pathway ahead of the 16-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2030, with further details to be announced in due course.
The ICC Board also approved the 2025-2029 women’s FTP and calendar, this will be published in the coming days. It was also approved by the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) that the Women’s rankings annual update will now move to 1 May from 1 October of each year and teams will now need to have played a minimum of eight matches from six, due to the significant increase in women’s international cricket.
The (CEC) also confirmed the mechanism for ODI status for the five Associate Member women’s teams of the 16 for the 2025-2029 cycle. It will consist of a maximum of two AMs that qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 with the remaining slots determined by the ICC T20I team rankings at the time of the annual update.
Governance
The ICC Board recommended to change the term of the ICC Chair and Independent Director to two terms of three years, this will now be circulated to the Membership for approval.
There were changes to the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee with Scott Weenink appointed as Full Member representative and Scott Edwards named as Associate Member representative. There has also been a change to the Medical Advisory Committee with the appointment of Dr John Maclean replacing Dr Roger Hawkes following his retirement.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Dubai, following New Zealand’s victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the approved changes taken detailed below.
The ICC Board approved a series of women’s Associate Member (AM) T20 competitions to boost the competitiveness of AM teams in preparation for the expansion of ICC women’s events in the 2028-2031 cycle.
The strategy includes the creation of two annual T20 International tournaments between 2025 and 2028 which would offer structured cricket with context to 24 teams in the pathway ahead of the 16-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2030, with further details to be announced in due course.
The ICC Board also approved the 2025-2029 women’s FTP and calendar, this will be published in the coming days. It was also approved by the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) that the Women’s rankings annual update will now move to 1 May from 1 October of each year and teams will now need to have played a minimum of eight matches from six, due to the significant increase in women’s international cricket.
The (CEC) also confirmed the mechanism for ODI status for the five Associate Member women’s teams of the 16 for the 2025-2029 cycle. It will consist of a maximum of two AMs that qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 with the remaining slots determined by the ICC T20I team rankings at the time of the annual update.
Governance
The ICC Board recommended to change the term of the ICC Chair and Independent Director to two terms of three years, this will now be circulated to the Membership for approval.
There were changes to the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee with Scott Weenink appointed as Full Member representative and Scott Edwards named as Associate Member representative. There has also been a change to the Medical Advisory Committee with the appointment of Dr John Maclean replacing Dr Roger Hawkes following his retirement.
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Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour announced in New Zealand
Fresh from New Zealand’s maiden ICC T20 World Cup victory in October, the nation will witness the T20 World Cup trophy tour between November 02-10, 2024.
The nine-day tour, spanning south to north, includes free public events in various cities, where fans can meet players, take photos, and see the trophy up close.
New Zealand women’s side travelled to India directly for an ODI series after their triumph in the UAE. The World Champions return to Christchurch on Friday afternoon, where a special welcome home from fans is scheduled for the team.
The trophy tour will kick off on 02 November, Saturday with members of the women's team and support staff set to make appearances in fan events in their cities.
New Zealand Cricket’s GM Marketing Communications, Stacey Geraghty, believed the trophy tour was a watershed moment for women’s cricket in the country, comparable to the World Test Championship win for the Men’s side in 2021.
“The World Cup win is without a doubt a watershed moment for women’s cricket in this country and we’re determined to make the most of it,”
“Based on the amount of excitement back here in New Zealand following the win, we’re expecting the public to get out in force to celebrate with the team, in the same way Kiwis supported the Black Caps during their ICC World Test Championship Mace tour in 2021.
The trophy will also be on display at the White Ferns’ matches throughout the summer, building excitement ahead of their Rose Bowl series against Australia in December.
Trophy Tour Dates:
Nov 2: Dunedin
Nov 3: Timaru & Christchurch
Nov 4: Nelson
Nov 5: Wellington & Palmerston North
Nov 6: Napier & Havelock North
Nov 7: Hamilton
Nov 8: Auckland
Nov 10: Auckland
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Fresh from New Zealand’s maiden ICC T20 World Cup victory in October, the nation will witness the T20 World Cup trophy tour between November 02-10, 2024.
The nine-day tour, spanning south to north, includes free public events in various cities, where fans can meet players, take photos, and see the trophy up close.
New Zealand women’s side travelled to India directly for an ODI series after their triumph in the UAE. The World Champions return to Christchurch on Friday afternoon, where a special welcome home from fans is scheduled for the team.
The trophy tour will kick off on 02 November, Saturday with members of the women's team and support staff set to make appearances in fan events in their cities.
New Zealand Cricket’s GM Marketing Communications, Stacey Geraghty, believed the trophy tour was a watershed moment for women’s cricket in the country, comparable to the World Test Championship win for the Men’s side in 2021.
“The World Cup win is without a doubt a watershed moment for women’s cricket in this country and we’re determined to make the most of it,”
“Based on the amount of excitement back here in New Zealand following the win, we’re expecting the public to get out in force to celebrate with the team, in the same way Kiwis supported the Black Caps during their ICC World Test Championship Mace tour in 2021.
The trophy will also be on display at the White Ferns’ matches throughout the summer, building excitement ahead of their Rose Bowl series against Australia in December.
Trophy Tour Dates:
Nov 2: Dunedin
Nov 3: Timaru & Christchurch
Nov 4: Nelson
Nov 5: Wellington & Palmerston North
Nov 6: Napier & Havelock North
Nov 7: Hamilton
Nov 8: Auckland
Nov 10: Auckland
Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour announced in New Zealand
Fresh from New Zealand’s maiden ICC T20 World Cup victory in October, the nation will witness the T20 World Cup trophy tour between November 02-10, 2024.
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Happy for NZ women's team. Their first ever World T20 trophy.
But, to be fair, their job got easier due to Aussies being knocked out in the semi-final. Aussies generally win all women's trophies but 2024 was different.
But, to be fair, their job got easier due to Aussies being knocked out in the semi-final. Aussies generally win all women's trophies but 2024 was different.
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