Live Updates: Australia vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final between Australia and South Africa proved to be a thrilling encounter as both teams battled it out for a spot in the final. The match had its fair share of ups and downs, with some standout performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The game started with South Africa winning the toss and opting to field first. Australia’s opening pair of Harris and Mooney faced a challenging opening over from Kapp but managed to put up a decent start. However, South Africa’s bowlers struck early, with Harris falling to Khaka for just 3 runs.

Despite the early setback, Australia managed to build a solid partnership with McGrath and Mooney at the crease. However, a crucial run-out by Kapp saw McGrath departing for 27 runs, putting Australia in a tough spot at 68/3.

Litchfield’s aggressive batting provided some much-needed momentum to the Australian innings as she smacked back-to-back fours off Mlaba. But the highlight of the innings came when Perry played a crucial knock of 31 runs before getting caught by Brits off Khaka’s bowling in the final over.

In the end, Australia posted a total of 134/5 in their 20 overs, setting a target of 135 for South Africa to chase. The stage is now set for an exciting run chase as South Africa will look to chase down the target and secure a spot in the final.

Overall, the match showcased some excellent cricketing skills and competitive spirit from both teams, making it a must-watch for cricket fans around the world. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds in this thrilling semi-final clash.