Tue Oct 22 13:39:43 UTC 2024: Here are the important points from the news article:
– New Zealand won the Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final held in Dubai.
– This victory marked New Zealand’s first T20 World Cup title in both men’s and women’s tournaments.
– Captain Sophie Devine played her final tournament as the captain of the New Zealand WT20I team.
– New Zealand achieved significant victories in the tournament, including wins against India, West Indies, and South Africa.
– Amelia Kerr was named player of the tournament and delivered a standout performance in the final.
– During trophy celebrations, Devine referenced an iconic moment from the 2005 Grammy Awards by Kanye West, with her own twist on the phrase “I guess we’ll never know.”
– Devine has been an international player for 18 years and has captained the team since 2019.
– She plans to step down as captain in T20s to reduce her workload but will continue to lead the team in ODIs leading up to the 2025 ODI World Cup in India.
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