Sophie Devine pinpoints India's clash as the most important win at the T20 World Cup 2024

New Zealand women's team created history on Sunday as they lifted their first-ever T20 World Cup trophy. Sophie Devine and Co. beat South Africa in the final by 32 runs to record their name in the history books. It is pertinent to note that New Zealand came into the T20 World Cup 2024 tournament on the back of 10 consecutive losses. But, surprisingly, they made a remarkable turnaround and went on to lift their first World Cup trophy. 

The New Zealand skipper was proud of how her team fared throughout the tournament. She felt that the win against India gave the team immense confidence as it was a combined effort from the entire team. 

“It's really hard to pinpoint one moment or one game. Probably most recently is that India game though. I think that was probably the most complete performance we've had since the World Cup in South Africa and everything did come together and, as I said, it showed that belief and confidence in this group and to put it together and know that we could do it,” Devine told in the post-match conference.

Sophie Devine played a vital knock of 57 runs in 36 balls in that clash to power his team to a competitive score of 160 in the first innings. In reply, the Indian women were bundled out for just 102, handing the White Ferns a 58-run win. Rosemary Mair starred with the ball, claiming four wickets for 19 runs in four overs. 

New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final 

On the night of the final, it was the 24-year-old Amelia Kerr and Brooke Halliday, who put in a memorable performance. On a slow surface, New Zealand made a pretty good start but boundaries stopped coming in the middle overs. Amelia Kerr, also struggled to score quick runs in that period, but eventually finished with 43 off 38. 

However, it was Brooke Halliday, who gave the team the much needed momentum and brought life back to the innings. Her stellar knock of 38 off 28 deliveries helped her team finish with 158 in the final. 

As for the bowling, Amelia Kerr (3 for 24) and Rosemary Mair (3 for 25) ran through South Africa's batting to restrict them to 126.