‘To come short every time is difficult,’ says South Africa captain after losing Women’s T20 World semifinal
Australia defeated South Africa by 5 runs in the rain-interrupted second semifinal to set up the final clash against India.
Australia defeated South Africa by 5 runs in the rain-interrupted second semifinal to set up the final clash against India.
Defending a DLS-revised target of 98 runs in 13 overs, Australia bowlers held their nerves against a spirited South Africa team.
Earlier in the second semifinal, South Africa skipper Dane van Niekerk had opted to bowl first keeping in mind the DLS factor.
Alyssa Healey and Beth Mooney had given Australia a blitzkrieg start at the SCG on Thursday as Australia raced to 48/1 in the first powerplay.
South Africa captain's decision, as she said, was keeping in mind the DLS factor that could come into play due to the heavy rain that has engulfed Sydney.
The second semifinal match of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup between Australia and South Africa can be washed out due to heavy rain.
South Africa have not lost a single match en route to the knockouts and will start with an edge over Australia in the semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup
South Africa posted 136 for six thanks to a late flurry from 20-year-old Wolvaardt, who took four fours from the final eight balls of the innings.
Sophie Devine surpassed Mithali Raj, Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle who all had four straight fifty-plus scores to their name.
