- On 20 October, New Zealand created history by winning their first Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
- This was the first time New Zealand won either the men's or women's World Cup title.
- Chasing the target of 159 runs given by New Zealand, South Africa scored 126 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated twenty overs.
- Amelia Kerr was named Player of the Series and Player of the Match.
- Earlier, New Zealand played the finals in 2009 and 2010 but failed to cross the final hurdle.
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