The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 concluded with notable performances across the tournament. This article provides a comprehensive list of award winners, including player accolades and team honors. It also details the prize money distribution for each award, showcasing the financial rewards alongside the individual and team achievements of the competition.
New Zealand Clinches ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Title with Victory Over South Africa in Final
In the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the South Africa Women’s cricket team faced off against New Zealand Women’s cricket team. New Zealand ended their long wait for a Cricket World Cup victory, defeating the Proteas Women by 32 runs to claim the title.
After winning the toss, the Proteas chose to bowl first. The Black Caps set a target of 159 runs, finishing their 20 overs at 158/5. Suzie Bates contributed 32 runs from 31 balls, Amelia Kerr added 43 runs off 38 balls, and Brooke Halliday scored 38 runs from 28 balls. For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk each took a wicket, while Nonkululeko Mlaba claimed two wickets.
Kiwis Celebrate as New Zealand Clinches T20 World Cup 2024, While South Africa Endures Another Heartbreak
It’s been a night to remember for New Zealand, as their spectacular all-round performances propelled them to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. The Kiwis will celebrate deep into the night, basking in the glory of a remarkable tournament. In contrast, South Africa experienced yet another crushing defeat, having earlier lost to India in the Men’s T20 World Cup final.
Amelia Kerr was the star of the final, claiming the Player of the Match award and finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. She was also named Player of the Tournament. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who finished as the highest run-scorer, led her team with a brave 33 runs off 27 balls in the chase. However, the Proteas were bowled out for just 128 runs in their 20 overs. For New Zealand, Rosemary Mair and Amelia Kerr were outstanding with the ball, each taking three wickets, while Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, and Brooke Halliday contributed one wicket each.
List of all award winners at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
Winners: New Zealand
Runners-up: South Africa
Player Of The Match: Amelia Kerr
| Stat Category | Amelia Kerr |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final |
| Career Matches (T20I) | 63 Matches |
| Career Runs (T20I) | 1,120 Runs (Average: 28.00) |
| Career Wickets (T20I) | 70 Wickets (Economy: 5.90) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/10 in T20Is |
| Career Highest Score | 66* Runs in T20Is |
| Player of the Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Notable Achievement | Highest Wicket-Taker in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 (Total Wickets: 12) |
- Player Of The Tournament: Amelia Kerr
- Highest run-scorer of the tournament: Laura Wolvaardt (SA) with 223 runs in six innings
- Highest wicket-taker of the tournament: Amelia Kerr (NZ) with 15 wickets in six innings
- Prize Money of the winner: USD 2.34 million
- Prize money of the runner-up: USD 1.17 million