October 21, 2024 8:42 AM

Kiwi women clinch maiden T20 Cricket World Cup defeating South Africa

In the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand scripted history 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 last night.  Chasing a target of 159 runs set by New Zealand, South Africa made 126 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated twenty overs. For South Africa, skipper Laura Wolvaardt with 33 was the highest scorer. For New Zealand, Rosemary Mair and A...