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South Africa defeated in Women's T20 World Cup final

DUBAI - New Zealand are the Women's T20 World Cup champions, having beaten South Africa by 32 runs.

South Africa struggled with the ball after they won the toss and chose to field.

The White Ferns put on a strong batting performance to post 158 for five.

159 was already a tall order to chase but it got worse for the Proteas Women.

READ: New Zealand and South Africa face off in Women's T20 World Cup final

South Africa's batters struggled to cope with the scoreboard pressure.

The Proteas could only make 126 for nine.

It's New Zealand's first title after finishing as runners-up in 2009 and 2010.

Nonkululeko Mlaba was the most successful of the bowlers picking up 2-31 from her four overs. 

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