The T20 Women’s World Cup concludes on Sunday with a winner expected between South Africa and New Zealand.
Story Summary:
- The T20 Women’s World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand takes place this Sunday, 20 October 2024.
- Fan parks will be available in Johannesburg and Benoni for local supporters.
- The final will also be broadcast live on major South African sports channels, with streaming options for online viewers.
Fan parks set up in Johannesburg
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has set up two official fan parks for South African cricket fans to enjoy the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final.
These fan parks will be hosted at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg and Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
Both locations offer a family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can come together to support the Proteas Women in their second consecutive T20 World Cup final.
Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, camp chairs, and blankets to settle in for the game.
Gates will open at the following times:
- Willowmoore Park, Benoni: Gates open at 11:30
- DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg: Gates open at 10:00
For those in the Fourways area, a viewing event will also be hosted at Bossa Fourways, starting at 15:00.
How to watch T20 Women’s World Cup final in South Africa
For those unable to attend the fan parks, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final will be broadcast live on SuperSport and SABC channels across South Africa.
The match will begin at 16:00 on Sunday.
Fans can also follow the action via online streaming platforms, and highlights from the game will be available after the match.
Match Preview
The final showdown between South Africa and New Zealand in Dubai promises to be a thrilling contest.
Both teams have had impressive campaigns leading up to the final.
South Africa’s standout performances include Anneke Bosch’s unbeaten 74 in the semi-final against Australia and Nonkululeko Mlaba’s remarkable bowling throughout the tournament.
South Africa’s record in T20Is against New Zealand is fairly balanced, with the Proteas winning two out of the last three encounters.
The last time these two teams met in a T20 World Cup match, South Africa secured a commanding 65-run victory on home soil.
The Proteas Women will be looking to make history by claiming their first-ever T20 World Cup title after a heartbreaking loss in last year’s final.
All-rounder Chloe Tryon emphasised the team’s calm and confident approach going into this match, with key players like Bosch and Marizanne Kapp leading the charge.
New Zealand, on the other hand, has proven their resilience throughout the tournament and will be eager to add to their tally of T20 titles.
Both teams have shown remarkable form, and fans can expect a close contest.