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Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is being played in the United Emirates i.e. UAE, in which a big upset has been seen in the first semi-final. South Africa women’s team has created a big upset by defeating 6-time champion and defending champion Australia. South Africa defeated Australia by 8 wickets and made it to the final of the tournament for the second consecutive time. For the first time in the history of T20 World Cup, South Africa has succeeded in defeating the Australian team. Not only this, this is only the third victory of South Africa against Australia in international cricket.
Australia’s victory chariot stops
Six-time champions Australia were eliminated before the final for only the second time in nine editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Not only this, this is the first time since 2009 that the Australian team will not play the final. Before this semi-final match, South Africa had never defeated Australia in the history of T20 World Cup. The African team had lost all its previous seven matches against Australia. But this time the team was successful in changing history. On the other hand, Australia’s victory chariot was put to rest. Earlier, Australia had registered 15 consecutive wins in the T20 World Cup. He had reached the finals of the last 7 World Cups. But this time their dream of going to the final for the 8th consecutive time was shattered by the South African team.
South Africa performed brilliantly
The Australian team could only score 134 runs for five wickets in the semi-finals after a slow start against the tough bowling of South Africa. Wicketkeeper batsman Beth Mooney scored the highest 44 runs for Australia. Captain Tahlia McGrath contributed 27 runs. In the end, the Australian team was successful in reaching this score due to Alice Perry’s 31 runs in 23 balls and Phoebe Litchfield’s unbeaten 16 runs in nine balls. In response, South Africa made a great start. Captain Laura Wolvaardt started the innings and scored 42 runs. After this, Anne Bosch led her team to victory by playing an unbeaten inning of 74 runs on 48 balls. He hit 8 fours and one six in his innings.
Australia women’s team loses in Women’s T20 World Cup knockout match
- By 8 wickets against England, The Oval, 2009 Semi-Final
- By 8 wickets against West Indies, Kolkata, 2016 Final
- By 8 wickets against South Africa, Dubai, 2024 Semi-Final
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