South Africa and Australia will compete in the final of the T20 tournament in Cape Town.
The big day has arrived. After more than two weeks of thrilling cricket, we have arrived at the final showdown. South Africa Women (SA-W) will face Australia Women (AUS-W) in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 on Sunday, February 26 at Newlands in Cape Town.
Sune Luus and company enter the high-voltage match after a memorable semi-final victory over hot-favourites England. This is South Africa’s first appearance in the T20 World Cup finals, and the hosts will look to bring their A-game against the defending champions, Australia.
Meg Lanning and company, on the other hand, are coming into the big game after defeating India by five runs in a nail-biter. Australia has yet to be defeated in the marquee tournament and will be favoured to defeat South Africa in the final.
SA-W vs AUS-W Match Details
South Africa Women vs Australia Women, Final, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date & Time: February 26, 06:30 PM IST
Pitch Report:
The surface at Newlands has been challenging, and batters will need to spend time in the middle to adjust to the pace of the wicket. In both knockout games, the team that batted first came out on top. According to the above said statistic, the team that wins the toss in the crucial final may be inclined to set a target.
SA-W vs AUS-W Probable Playing XIs
South Africa Women (SA-W):
Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus (C), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Australia Women (AUS-W):
Alyssa Healy (WK), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Match Prediction: Australia Women will win the match.
