The Proteas Women can expect a “fierce” contest from New Zealand in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Both teams will be vying for their first-ever World Cup title in the short format.
All-rounder, Chloe Tryon, said the Kiwis have shown a lot of resilience, especially in turning things around in this tournament.
“We know it’s going to be a tough fight, but we’re excited for it,” Tryon said ahead of the clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
With a new champion set to be crowned, the encounter will get underway at 18h00 local time (16h00 SAST) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Grandstand (201).
Cricket South Africa said the team comes into this final having alternated between wins and losses in their last four T20 Internationals (T20I) clashes against New Zealand, but they hold the upper hand, winning their most recent contest by 11 runs in October last year.
The Proteas Women have enjoyed significant success in recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup encounters with the White Ferns, winning two of their last three meetings, including a commanding 65-run victory in Paarl during last year’s tournament held on home soil.
“It’s nice to be in another final. It’s always been our goal, and it feels really exciting for the team,” Tryon said.
She also acknowledged the emotional toll having suffered a painful defeat in the 2023 final at Newlands.
“That loss was tough to swallow, but we’ve reflected and learned a lot. We’re calmer now and know our roles better.
We’ve been gelling really well, and I feel like the way we’ve been playing—calm, confident, and together—has been key,” she added.
