Women's T20 WC 2024: AUS-W vs SA-W Semi-Final 1 Preview, Reports...

When Australia plays South Africa in the semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup here on Thursday, they will begin as overwhelming favourites in their pursuit of a record eighth final appearance. In all nine of the global T20 tournament's editions since 2009, which have been held in England, Australia has advanced to the semi-finals. In what appears to be a rematch of the top matchup from the 2023 tournament in South Africa, which the Southern Stars won by 19 runs, the six-time champions play the Proteas women in a last-four match.

South Africa, meanwhile, won all three of their matches against Bangladesh, Scotland, and the West Indies to finish second in Group B. So far, the Proteas have only lost once, and that was against England. Laura Wolvaardt's team will try to get revenge for losing to them in the Women's T20 World Cup finals the previous year.

The greatest opening duo in this year's major event has been Tazmin Brits and captain Laura Wolvaardt. With 155 runs from four games at an average of 51.67 and a strike rate of 105.44, the former is the tournament's top scorer. Wolvaardt, meanwhile, has amassed 148 runs with a strike rate of 111.28 and an average of 49.33.

Women's T20 WC Semi-Final 1 Match:

Head to Head:

Pitch and Weather Report:

Clear skies and high temperatures are predicted for Dubai. A full match is guaranteed because there is no rain forecast. Both batsmen and bowlers are likely to benefit from the pitch. As the game progresses, the surface may provide additional support for spinners. A score between 150 and 160 can turn out to be competitive. After winning the toss, teams may decide to bat first in order to exert pressure on the opposition.

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

• Tahlia McGrath (C)
• Beth Mooney (WK)
• Grace Harris
• Ellyse Perry
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Georgia Wareham
• Annabel Sutherland
• Sophie Molineux
• Megan Schutt
• Darcie Brown

South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:

• Laura Wolvaardt (C)
• Tazmin Brits (WK)
• Anneke Bosch
• Marizanne Kapp
• Sune Luus
• Chloe Tryon
• Nadine de Klerk
• Annerie Dercksen
• Sinalo Jafta (WK)
• Nonkululeko Mlaba
• Ayabonga Khaka

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