Sat Feb 15 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Triumphs Over South Africa in Thrilling Women’s T20 World Cup Final

**Melbourne, Australia** – New Zealand clinched a thrilling victory over South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup final today, winning by 5 wickets with 28 balls to spare. The win caps off a remarkable tournament for the Kiwis, who overcame a strong South African challenge in a tense final match.

All-rounder Amelia Kerr was the star performer for New Zealand, taking 3 for 24 – a performance already hailed as the women’s T20I bowling performance of the year by ESPNcricinfo’s Valkyrie Baynes. Kerr’s crucial wickets, including two of South Africa’s top batters, proved pivotal in restricting the Proteas’ score and setting up New Zealand’s victory.

In other news from the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB Women) also secured a win in an earlier match, triumphing by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining.

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