SA vs NZ Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before South Africa vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match

The much-awaited South Africa vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final will take place tonight (October 20). Dubai International Cricket Stadium will play host to this grand match.

South Africa have qualified for their second consecutive Women's T20 World Cup final. Last year, they lost against the mighty Australia in the final, but this year, they knocked the Aussies out in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, New Zealand beat former world champions the West Indies in a thrilling semifinal at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday to make it to the summit clash.

The final will start at 7.30pm IST. Ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final, here's a look at the South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head records.

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South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head record in women's T20Is

New Zealand lead the head-to-head record in women's T20I matches against South Africa by 11-4. A total of 19 matches have taken place between the two finalists of this mega event, with four being abandoned.

However, there is no chance of tonight's game being abandoned in Dubai; there will be a clear winner.

Matches played: 19

Won by South Africa: 4

Won by New Zealand: 11

Abandoned: 4

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South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head record in UAE

UAE's iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final. Interestingly, the match will mark the first time South Africa and New Zealand do battle in a women's T20I in the Gulf nation.

Thus, the head-to-head record between South Africa and New Zealand in women's T20Is on UAE soil stands at 0-0.

Matches played: 0

Won by South Africa: 0

Won by New Zealand: 0

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Last 5 South Africa vs New Zealand T20I matches

Three out of the last five matches between South Africa and New Zealand did not produce a winner. In the other two games, South Africa and New Zealand registered a win each.

Here's a look at the results of the last five battles between South Africa and New Zealand in women's T20I cricket:

1. SA (155/5) beat NZ (144/8) by 11 runs, Oct 15, 2023.
2. NZ (174/2) beat SA (172/4) by 8 wickets, Oct 14, 2023.
3. NZ vs SA - Abandoned, Oct 10, 2023.
4. NZ (111/9) vs SA - No result, Oct 8, 2023.
5. NZ vs SA - Abandoned, Oct 6, 2023.