**South Africa vs New Zealand: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final – Live Updates** Join us for over-by-over updates from the final match, starting at 3pm BST. In this tournament, a staggering ninety-seven chances have been missed, raising questions about the reasons behind it. Mel Jones has been probing this issue, suggesting that while some attribute it to the lights or the pressure of the game, a return to fundamental skills in catching and fielding is essential as we look ahead to the next four-year cycle. New Zealand has opted to bat first and has retained the same lineup that played in the semi-final. Captain Sophie Devine mentioned that she has been in touch with the men’s team currently competing in India, who recently celebrated their first victory there in over 36 years. Stay tuned for live updates as the match unfolds!

**Australia vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Live Updates** Stay tuned for updates as the defending champions kick off their campaign in the UAE. In the early moments of the match, Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari, elegantly glided the ball past point to secure the first runs for her team. She followed it up with another well-executed shot, showcasing her compact technique. However, Australian bowler Schutt made a critical error by overstepping the crease, resulting in a free hit for the batting side. Despite this misstep, Schutt managed to limit the damage with a well-placed slower ball. Yet, she overstepped again on her next delivery! After a brief pause, she returned to her mark, perhaps contemplating a need to measure her run-up more carefully. Fortunately for her, the subsequent ball was a solid yorker, causing no further issues. The tide turned when Schutt finally delivered a legal ball, successfully trapping Gunaratne in front of the stumps. The Decision Review System (DRS) confirmed the on-field call, showing three reds, marking Australia’s first wicket of the match.