However, the White Ferns managed to turn around their luck in Dubai on Sunday, as they won their first ever T20 World Cup title. The team with extraordinary performances by Ameila Kerr and Brooke Halliday, beat South Africa in the highly anticipated finals by a substantial 32 runs.

New Zealand won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa by 32 runs on Sunday after a standout performance from Amelia Kerr with bat and ball. South Africa's chase was held to 126-9 in 20 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in reply to New Zealand’s 158-5 in the final of the 18-day tournament.

Who will prevail between South Africa and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Dubai? Join Tanya Aldred.   18:14 19th over: South Africa 121-9 (Mlaba 2, Khaka 1) Just the formalities to go.