By Mercy Kosgei After seven defeats, South Africa managed to beat Australia at the Women’s T20 World Cup. The six- time defending champions will miss out on fou
After seven defeats, South Africa managed to beat Australia at the Women’s T20 World Cup. The six- time defending champions will miss out on fourth straight T20 World Cup title. South Africa pulled off a stunning Women’s T20 World Cup upset, ruthlessly knocking out defending champions, Australia to reach Sunday’s finals where they will face either New Zealand or West Indies.
South Africa had lost all the previous matches against Australia including 2023 finals that were held in Cape Town. Anneke Bosch stunned with 74 from 48 balls while skipper Laura Wolvaardt hit 42 off 37. They raced to 135 with 16 balls securing a showdown with either New Zealand or West Indies whom they will play in the same field.
Both Bosch and Wolvaardt drummed with 96 from 65 deliveries for the second wicket to ensure the defending champions do not feature in the 2024 finals. South Africa managed 135-2 in 17.2 overs with Anneke Bosch 74no off 48. Laura Wolvaardt 42 off 37 and Annabel Sutherland 2-26.
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