Dubai : South Africa defeated Australia by 8 wickets at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai in Semi Final 1 and qualified for final of ICC Women’s T20 WC 2024. Anneke Bosch’s 74* (48) helped South Africa clinch the feat. This is the 1st time in 15 years that Australia didn’t qualify in T20 WC Final.
Bowling 1st South Africa removed Grace Harris & Georgia Wareham in powerplay for 18 runs.
Veteran Beth Mooney (44) & skipper Tahila McGrath (27) notched up a 50 runs partnership.
Experienced Ellyse Perry (31) ended the innings playing a crucial knock.
South African bowlers with likes of experienced Marizanne Kapp (1/24) & Ayabonga Khaka (2/24) proved too economical for Aussies to handle as they were restricted to 134-5 (20).
Chasing 135 runs, despite losing Tazmin Brits (15) early, skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42) & Anneke Bosch (74*) notched up a 96 runs crucial partnership to seal the game for South Africa and enter 2nd consecutive ICC Women’s T20 WC final.
Bosch was adjourned the Player of the match for her heroics.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Aus : 134-5 (20)
Beth Mooney : 44 (42)
Sa :
Ayabonga Khaka : 2/24
2nd Innings :
Sa : 135-2 (17.2)
Anneke Bosch : 74* (48)
Laura Wolvaardt : 42 (37)
Aus :
Annabel Sutherland : 2/26
Result : South Africa win by 8 Wickets
