World reacts to New Zealand's drought-breaking triumph at T20 World Cup
It was a historic day for New Zealand on Sunday, as they claimed the ICC Women's T20 World Cup trophy for the first time.
All-rounder Melie Kerr produced a superb performance to inspire the White Ferns to a memorable victory over South Africa and the tributes flew in quickly from around the globe.
Former New Zealand players were quick to share their support, with ex-keeper Katey Martin - who was commentating the tournament in the UAE - leading the way.
The greatest day! What an incredible bunch, they have done it the kiwi way! They’ve always believed, we’ve always believed around them. It hasn’t sunk in what has happened. But this @WHITE_FERNS is World Champions 🤍 pic.twitter.com/uIKYZxoOlO
— Katey Martin (@kmarty01) October 20, 2024
Huge @WHITE_FERNS
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) October 20, 2024
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Trans-Tasman rival Australia showed their class with a heartfelt message and veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry passed on her congratulations.
Pumped for our friends from across the ditch!
— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) October 20, 2024
Congrats to the @WHITE_FERNS 👏 https://t.co/mVaQKE0VGu
Competitive rivals, but friends of the game 🤝
— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2024
Ellyse Perry joined a host of cricket's stars to pay tribute to #T20WorldCup winners New Zealand 🙌
More 👉 https://t.co/niPPiDwAFW#WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/oCjmPW2GwD
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Former international players and respected commentators from around the globe also paid tribute to the White Ferns' efforts.
Congrats NZ on winning the T20 WC .. remarkable cricketing nation that always punches above weight .. lost 10 on the bounce to winning the trophy a few weeks later .. #T20WomensWorldCup2024
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 20, 2024
New Zealand win their first-ever T20 World Cup! 👏
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) October 21, 2024
They came into the tournament on a 10-match losing streak in T20Is, and now they're World Champions! This is truly something special. Special shoutout to @sophdevine77 and Suzie Bates for steering the team through the… pic.twitter.com/QDtrXVx8Cf
What a day for New Zealand .. first a memorable Test win and now Woman’s T20 World Cup win … Well done the Kiwis 👏👏👏 #IndvNz #T20WorldCup
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 20, 2024
The nation of New Zealand has had great day with their men winning a historic test match in India; but most important & magnificent and historic day belongs to Zealand’s Women cricketers winning their nations first ICCT20CWC 2024 🫅 📷 🫅
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 20, 2024
Wonderful!!! Congratulations @WHITE_FERNS!! pic.twitter.com/L3AgDhEoby
— 🗡️Charles Dagnall 🗡️ (@CharlesDagnall) October 20, 2024