We examine all details of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which culminated on Sunday along with the winner and runner up prize money
Melie Kerr emerged as the star for New Zealand, top-scoring with 43 runs and delivering an impressive 3/23, leading the White Ferns to a historic 32-run victory over South Africa in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final—their first-ever title in the tournament’s history. Melie Kerr’s all-round brilliance proved to be the decisive factor in New Zealand’s triumph, earning her the Player of the Match accolade.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final winner and runner up prize money, most runs, wickets, player of the tournament and full awards winners list
Australia, the reigning champions, were knocked out in the semi-finals by South Africa. New Zealand went on to claim their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, overcoming West Indies in the semi-finals and defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. By winning the title, New Zealand will bag prize money of $2.34 million.
👑 CHAMPIONS 👑
New Zealand win their maiden Women’s #T20WorldCup title 🏆#WhateverItTakes #SAvNZ pic.twitter.com/DOfyWZgLUf
— ICC (@ICC) October 20, 2024
| Place | Teams | Amount |
| Champions |
1
|
$2.34 million |
| Runners-up |
1
|
$1.17 million |
| Semi-finalists |
2
|
$675,000 |
| 5th–10th place (Group stage) |
6
|
$67,500 |
| Match winners |
20
|
$31,154 |
| Total |
10
|
$7,958,080 |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 New Zealand vs South Africa final results, winner, score, and prize money
Asked to bat first, New Zealand made a steady start, anchored by veteran opener Suzie Bates, who set a new record as the most capped player in Women’s International cricket with her appearance in the final. Despite a few wickets falling early, the Kiwis rebuilt their innings through the middle overs, with Kerr playing a pivotal role alongside the hard-hitting Brooke Halliday. A late burst from Maddy Green, helped lift New Zealand to a competitive total of 158/5.
South Africa’s openers gave the Proteas early hope with a promising start, but a series of quick wickets soon derailed their chase. Kerr’s magic shone again with a dramatic double-wicket over, dismissing Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Anneke Bosch (9) in rapid succession, leaving South Africa’s middle order under immense pressure. By the time Eden Carson bowled the final ball, the outcome was already sealed, with South Africa managing only 126/9—falling 32 runs short.
we examine the awards winners list:
- Most Runs: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), 223 runs
- Most Wickets: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), 15 wickets
- Player of the tournament: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
- Player of the final: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)