South Africa Stun Defending Champions Australia To Enter Women’s T20 World Cup Final

A resolute South Africa got here up with a scientific efficiency to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the ultimate of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Thursday. South Africa thus exacted revenge for his or her loss within the final summit conflict at dwelling, when Australia gained by 19 runs to carry their sixth title. Put in, Australia have been stopped at a modest 134 for 5 as Beth Mooney top-scored with a 42-ball 44 within the first semifinal. Ayabonga Khaka (2/24) was essentially the most profitable bowler for South Africa, whilst others chipped in properly.

South Africa accomplished the duty with 16 balls to spare and Anneke Bosch led the best way with a scintillating knock of 74 not out in 48 balls. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt contributed a 37-ball 42 on the high of the order.

Earlier, Wolvaardt opted to subject after successful the toss and her resolution was justified as Ayabonga Khaka had Grace Harris after which Marizanne Kapp accounted for the wicket of Georgia Wareham to go away the Australians struggling at 18 for 2 within the third over.

Tahlia McGrath (27 off 33 balls) joined Mooney within the center and the 2 steadied the Australian innings with a 50-run stand for the third wicket.

The partnership was damaged when Nonkululeko Mlaba dismissed McGrath to deliver Ellyse Perry into the center initially of the thirteenth over.

Brief scores: Australia: 134/5 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 44, Tahlia McGrath 27; Ayabonga Khaka 2/24).

South Africa: 135/2 in 17.2 overs (Anneke Bosch not out 74, Laura Wolvaardt 42; Annabel Sutherland 2/26).