Discover top moments and stats from the Women T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand crowned champions, Melie Kerr named Player of the Tournament, and India’s campaign.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, held in the UAE from October 3 to October 20, concluded with New Zealand emerging as champions. This victory was historic, as the White Ferns became the first Kiwi side (men and women combined) to win a World Cup title in any format. In the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the New Zealand women defeated South Africa by 32 runs. Melie Kerr was named the Player of the Tournament for her all-around performance, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets and scoring 135 runs. This article delves into the tournament highlights, statistics, standout moments, and the performance of the Indian women’s cricket team.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Overview
Let us look at the points table, both semi-final highlights and recap the final match of this year’s T20 World Cup:
Final Match Highlight
New Zealand vs South Africa
New Zealand set a target of 158 runs, winning the match by 32 runs.
Score: New Zealand 158/5 (20 overs) defeated South Africa 126/9 (20 overs).
Player of the Match: Melie Kerr – 43 runs (38 balls) & 3 wickets for 24 runs (4 overs).
Semi-Final Highlights
Semi-Final 1: Australia vs South Africa
South Africa chased down Australia’s total, securing a spot in the final.
Score: Australia 134/5 (20 overs) lost to South Africa 135/2 (17.2 overs)
Player of the Match: Anneke Bosch – 74 runs (48 balls)
Semi-Final 2: West Indies vs New Zealand
The White Ferns edged past West Indies in a tightly contested match.
Score: West Indies 120/8 (20 overs) lost to New Zealand 128/9 (20 overs).
Player of the Match: Eden Carson – 0 runs (1 ball) & 3 wickets for 29 runs (4 overs)
Points Table
Group A
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | Net RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Australia Women | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.223 | 8 |
| Q2 | New Zealand Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.879 | 6 |
| 3 | India Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.322 | 4 |
| 4 | Pakistan Women | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.040 | 2 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka Women | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -2.173 | 0 |
Group B
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | Net RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | West Indies Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.536 | 6 |
| Q2 | South Africa Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.382 | 6 |
| 3 | England Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.091 | 6 |
| 4 | Bangladesh Women | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.844 | 2 |
| 5 | Scotland Women | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -3.129 | 0 |
Note: The top two teams from both groups qualified for the semi-finals.
Top Highlights
- New Zealand’s Historic Victory: The White Ferns clinched their maiden ICC T20 World title by defeating the South Africa women’s team in the final.
- Laura Wolvaardt’s Consistency: She played a crucial role in South Africa’s success with the bat, scoring 223 runs in the tournament. This was the highest number of runs scored by any player in this edition, and she also led her team to the final.
- Melie Kerr’s All-Round Brilliance: Leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets and significant contributions with the bat. She was the player of the match in the final.
- No Final for Australia: South Africa defeated Australia for the first time in a T20 World Cup match, marking Australia’s first absence from the finals since 2014.
- Best Partnership in the Tournament: Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits formed the best partnership, amassing 313 runs with an average of 62.6 and a strike rate of 117.2 throughout the tournament.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Stats and Records
Batting Stats
- Most Runs:
- Laura Wolvaardt (SA) – 223 runs
- Tazmin Brits (SA) – 187 runs
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge (ENG) – 151 runs
- Highest Individual Score:
- Anneke Bosch (SA) – 74*
- Best Batting Average:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) – 150.00
Bowling Stats
- Most Wickets:
- Melie Kerr (NZ) – 15 wickets
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA) – 12 wickets
- Rosemary Mair (NZ) – 10 wickets
- Best Bowling Figures (Innings):
- Karishma Ramharack (WI) – 4/17
- Best Bowling Average:
- Saskia Horley (SCO) – 4.33
Team Records
- Best Win Percentage:
- New Zealand Women – 83.33%
- Australia Women – 80%
- England Women – 75%
- Most Wins:
- New Zealand Women – 5 wins
- Most Losses:
- Scotland Women – 4 losses
- Most Sixes:
- Deandra Dottin (WI) – 9 sixes
- Largest Victories (Runs):
- India won by 82 runs against Sri Lanka.
- Largest Victories (Wickets):
- South Africa won by 10 wickets against West Indies.
For more stats and records from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, check this: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Stats.
India’s T20 World Cup Campaign
The Indian women’s team had a disappointing run in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, by finishing third in their group and missing out on a semifinal spot. They began their campaign with a loss against New Zealand, where the women in blue got bundled out for a mere 102 while chasing a big total of 160. However, they rebounded impressively, securing back-to-back victories against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively.
In their final group match against Australia, India’s journey in the World Cup came to an end as they narrowly missed victory by just 9 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the best batter for India, accumulating 150 runs in four matches. In bowling, Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy were the pick of the bowlers with 7 wickets each during the tournament.
Indian Matches Scoreboard
- Match 1: vs New Zealand
New Zealand: 160/4
India Women: 102 all out
Result: New Zealand won by 58 runs. - Match 2: vs Pakistan
Pakistan: 105/8
India Women: 108/4
Result: India won by 6 wickets. - Match 3: vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: 90 all out
India Women: 172/3
Result: India won by 82 runs. - Match 4: vs Australia
Australia: 151/8
India Women: 142/9
Result: Australia won by 9 runs.
India vs New Zealand ODI Series
The Indian women’s cricket team is set to face the women’s T20 World Champions, New Zealand in an ODI series starting October 24 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member squad for this series.
IND vs NZ Schedule
- October 24 (Thursday) at 1:30 PM IST
- October 27 (Sunday) at 1:30 PM IST
- October 29 (Tuesday) at 1:30 PM IST
India’s ODI Squad
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
- Players: Shafali Verma, D Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Sayali Satgare, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasabnis, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil.
How to Watch: The series can be watched live on Jio Cinema (OTT) and Sports 18 Network (TV).
This upcoming series allows the Indian women’s cricket team to regroup and showcase their skills following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.
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Conclusion
As the curtains fall on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the tournament has delivered unforgettable moments, remarkable performances, and a historic victory for New Zealand. The competition showcased the growing talent and competitiveness in women’s cricket, setting the stage for future encounters on the global stage.
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