As per the ICC, the Women's T20 team rankings as of 15th October show that New Zealand gathered 8289 points after playing 33 matches, boosting an overall position of 4th. Australia, England, and India were in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, respectively, with a different number of matches played. When South Africa lost to New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday, captain Laura Wolvaardt was sad as her team lost by a slim margin at the last second for the second game in a row.

The match held on 20th October 2024, saw South Africa score 126 for 9 wickets in Dubai International Stadium. In the first innings, S. Bates and G. Plimmer scored 32 and 9 runs with 31 and 7 balls, respectively. Sophie Devine, c.; Suzie Bates; Eden Carson; Izzy Gaze; Maddy Green; Brooke Halliday; Fran Jonas; Leigh Kasperek; Melie Kerr; Jess Kerr; Rosemary Mair; Molly Penfold; Georgia Plimmer; Hannah Rowe; Lea Tahuhu are women from New Zealand. The following women represent South Africa: Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, and Laura Wolvaardt (c).

As the powerplay comes to an end with New Zealand at 43/1, Amelia Kerr enters the crease and attempts to stabilize after Ayabonga Khaka takes the first wicket, dismissing Plimmer with 9 for 7 featuring two fours, caught by Luus at long-on. Kapp was the first bowler to battle for the Proteas Women, and they have a superior head-to-head record than South African women, having played 16 games and won 11 of them. The Proteas have declared victory four times. Bates is bowled out by Mlaba once more as he leaves for 32 off 31 balls (fours). To steady the innings, Sophie Devine, the captain, now takes the crease. The greatest powerplay score versus South Africa this tournament is still 43/1, which also beats Australia's 35/2 in the semifinal.

New Zealand's victory over South Africa on 20th October 2024, marked by a solid performance from their top order and strategic bowling, highlights their dominance in women's cricket. With Sophie Devine leading the charge and effective contributions from her teammates. This match further solidified New Zealand's favorable head-to-head record against the Proteas, showcasing their resilience and skill on the international stage. The Proteas were unable to catch New Zealand's impressive 158/5 total in the title match. It had to settle for another second-place result after finishing second behind Australia in their home match the previous year.