Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Australia safe semi-final berth with 6-wicket win over hosts South Africa

Australia stormed into their eighth consecutive semi-final on the Women’s T20 World Cup after defeating hosts South Africa by 6 wickets on Saturday (February 18).

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 19, 2023 07:19 IST

Australia have certified for the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals. (Photo: Cricket Aus)

By India Today Web Desk: Defending champions Australia have turn out to be the primary staff to storm into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 after defeating the hosts South Africa.

Australia secured a six-wicket victory over South Africa to enter their eighth consecutive semi-final within the historical past of the event. The win additionally confirmed that Australia will prime Group 1.

Meg Lanning’s Australia, who had been with out Alyssa Healy as she was nursing a quad pressure, restricted Sune Luus-led South Africa to 124/6 after placing the hosts into bat.

South Africa had an honest begin with Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits placing 41 runs collectively within the powerplay. Ellyse Perry obtained the breakthrough for Australia as she dismissed Wolvaardt for 19. One introduced two as Darcie Brown despatched incoming No.3 Marizanne Kapp packing for a two-ball duck.

Brits was denied a half-century as Georgia Wareham cleaned her up for 45. Four balls later within the twelfth over, Wareham removed big-hitter Chloe Tryon cheaply for one. Captain Sune Luus couldn’t keep longer as she was bowled by Ash Gardner for 20.

For Australia, Wareham returned with two wickets, whereas Perry, Brown, Gardner and Schutt all took one every.

In reply, Perry opened Australia’s innings alongside Beth Mooney whereas chasing the goal of 125. The transfer didn’t profit Australia a lot, as Kapp removed Perry for 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba obtained the massive wicket of Australia captain Meg Lanning (1).

Kapp returned to bag the wicket of her Perth Scorchers teammate Mooney (20). Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner (28*) rapidly revived Australia, who had been at 40/3 after seven overs. McGrath hit a fifty earlier than Masabata Klaas eliminated her for 57. The harm was already accomplished by McGrath.

The incoming Grace Harris hit the successful boundary, taking Australia residence with 21 balls to spare.

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Feb 19, 2023