Australia Women vs South Africa Women (Photo Credits: Twitter)
Australia Women National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women National Cricket Team 1st Semi Final Match Scorecard: The first semi-final match of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup between Australia women's national cricket team vs South Africa women's national cricket team was played today i.e. on 17 October. This match between the two teams was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. In this match, South Africa team has defeated Australia by eight wickets. With this, South Africa has confirmed its place in the final. On the other hand, Australia is out of the tournament. Australia Women vs South Africa Women 1st Semi Final Match Scorecard: Australia gave target of runs to South Africa, Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry played stormy innings; See the scorecard of the first innings here
The command of Australia was in the hands of Tahlia McGrath. Whereas, South Africa was led by Laura Wolvaardt.
In the first semi-final match, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to bowl first. Australia's team, which came to bat first after losing the toss, had a disappointing start and suffered two major setbacks at just 18 runs.
Check the scorecard of AUS W vs SA W match here
South Africa beat Australia for the first time in a T20 World Cup to qualify for the final #T20WorldCup #CricketSouthAfrica #AUSvSA #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/nMW8qUHCRB
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) October 17, 2024
Anneke Bosch stars with an unbeaten 74 as South Africa eliminate the defending champions Australia from the tournament with a clinical 8-wicket victory.
Australia, who had won 6 of the previous 7 editions, last missed featuring in the final in 2009!#T20WorldCup #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/PBwmzEI4Eb
— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) October 17, 2024
The Australian team scored 134 runs after losing five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. For Australia, opening batsman Beth Mooney played the highest innings of 44 runs. Apart from Beth Mooney, Alice Perry scored 31 runs. Ayabonga Khaka gave the first major success to the South African team. For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka, Marizanne Kapp and Nonkululeko Mlaba took the maximum of one wicket each. Apart from took wickets. South African team had to score 135 runs in 20 overs to win this match.
The South African team, which came to chase the target, did not have a good start and the team suffered its first major setback at the score of just 21 runs. The South African team batted aggressively and achieved the target by losing two wickets in just 17.2 overs. For South Africa, Anneke Bosch played the highest innings of 74 unbeaten runs. During this explosive innings, Anneke Bosch hit eight fours and one six in 48 balls. Apart from Anneke Bosch, captain Laura Wolvaardt scored 42 runs.
Annabel Sutherland gave the first success to the Australian team. For Australia, Annabel Sutherland took the maximum of two wickets. Apart from Annabel Sutherland, no bowler got a wicket. South African team will now play the final match on 20th October.
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