Preview: On Thursday, October 17, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, the defending champion Australia Women (AUS-W) will play South Africa Women (SA-W) in the first semi-final of the current Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Known for their aggressive style of cricket, the Australian women’s team performed admirably in the main event. The team won all four of its league games with dominant results, topping Group A. As the tournament approaches the elimination phase, the previous winners must perform at their highest level to keep their championship.Conversely, the team led by Laura Wolvaardt has advanced to the following round of the competition. The South African squad defeated England just once during the group stage, winning three of their games. However, with fresh obstacles to overcome, the team is eager to return to the pitch and contend for the last spot.
ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024, 20th T20I Match, AUS-W vs SA-W
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Pitch Report: The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s surface is balanced, offering something for bowlers and hitters alike. For the next major match, it is therefore anticipated to remain a sporting venue. Early in the game, the hitters will need to exercise patience because they will be able to shorten their innings as it progresses. Consequently, in an attempt to have a calculated run chase, the captain who wins the toss at this location will be inclined to bowl first.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Australia Women (AUS-W): Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.
South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
