Firdose Moonda
Cricinfo writer on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

It feels like something special is brewing. Having a new winner is so good for the women's game.

There are a lot of tears out there as both anthems are performed - it's very emotional.

But despite the history that is on the line by the end of this game, heartbreak is also guaranteed especially for some legends of the sport.

New Zealand duo Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine both made their international debuts way back in 2006 and have lost two finals in that time. A triumph would be the perfect way to end such stellar careers.

But the same would go for South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is in floods of tears as they line up. She is their ultra-competitive talisman, who has been playing through all the highs and lows since 2009.

Kapp now has the ball in hand, while Bates is in the middle with youngster Georgia Plimmer.

Tash Farrant
England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

These two teams shouldn't have met each other in the final, but it's exciting for both.

There's a dramatic haze over the stadium, you can feel the nerves.

It's a final that so few of us would've predicted pre-tournament, but it's provided plenty of entertainment.

Here are how both made it here from the semi-finals, with New Zealand edging past West Indies and South Africa absolutely thrashing the defending champions Australia.

It is New Zealand's first final since 2010, while South Africa made it last year so will be hoping for second time lucky.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine: “We were going to have a bat anyway so it has worked out well for both teams. It looks like a great surface and we are ready to get out there and put some runs on the board.”

“Obviously, there is more importance on this game, there is always more media attention with a final but we embrace those changes. It is a privilege to be here so we are just soaking it all in.”

“Tom and the New Zealand men’s team did so well out in India so we are taking that as our motivation and we are going to show what we are capable of doing.”

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt: "We'll bowl first. I think it's worked really well for us throughout the tournament so we'll stick to that."

"It's massive for the team to have been in this position before but it's a different surface, different opponent, we'll see what happens and hopefully get it done."

"No changes, it's the same XI. Credit to our medical staff for keeping us all on the pitch."

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Suné Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.

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Advantage Laura Wolvaardt!

Her side chased so brilliantly in their semi-final against Australia, so there's little surprise they've chosen to do the same.

South Africa will be bowling first in Dubai.

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For the first time since 2018, Australia's name will not be on this trophy.

History awaits for either South Africa or New Zealand in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup.

We'll bring you the team news and result of the toss next.