The South African women reached the final for the first time in the last Women's Twenty20 World Cup. Seber's title dream was dashed after losing to Australia. In the ongoing World Cup, the two teams met in the semi-finals. This time, however, the Protea girls took revenge by stopping Ajid's chariot. With that, they reached the second consecutive final.
South Africa in the World Cup final
Australia's dominance in women's cricket has been around for a long time. Kangaroo girls have won 6 out of 8 T20 World Cups. Australia Women's team has won the T20 World Cup in the last three times. South Africa defeated Australia in the semi-finals.
South African girls beat Australia by 8 wickets yesterday (Thursday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After losing the toss and batting, Australia could score 134 runs after losing 5 wickets in 20 overs. With 16 balls in hand, the African girls reached the target by losing only 2 wickets.
Batting first, Australia could not make a big score. Australia's strong batting line-up featuring Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath and Alyssa Perry could not score more than 134 runs in the allotted overs. The South African bowlers have been very successful in preventing runs despite taking only 5 wickets. Merijen Cup, Ayabanga Khakara never let the Munis be the aggressors. As a result, even with the wicket in hand, Australia could not score more runs.
The target was 135 runs. In 20 overs which is not very difficult. But if the opponent is Australia, then there is a possibility of being tested. But South African opener Laura Woolworth (42) and number three Anneke Bosque (unbeaten on 74) combined to make things easy. South Africa won the match with 16 balls to spare.
South Africa will surprise the favorites Australia, even before the start of the match was very unbelievable. Australia has won three T20 World Cups in a row since 2018. South African cricketers can be seen expressing their joy in losing them on the field. Man of the match Bosk won the match by hitting four off Megan Scoot. As his dead ball crossed the boundary, the rest of the South African cricketers hugged each other. Excitement can be seen among the supporters as well. On the other hand, Australian coach, cricketers are disappointed.
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