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AUS-W Vs SA-W Highlights: Anneke Bosch Overpowers Australia To Guide South Africa To Finals

Anneke Bosch-Laura Wolvaardt's partnership seals final berth for Proteas (source@ICC)Anneke Bosch-Laura Wolvaardt's partnership seals final berth for Proteas (source@ICC)

In a sheer dominance of aggressive strokeplay, South Africa Women knocked out Australia Women to qualify for the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. After setting up a 134/5 total in the first innings, Australia looked completely clueless against Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch’s resistance. In what turned out to be a one-sided contest, the Proteas secured an 8-wicket victory to outclass the tournament favourites. 

Here’s the timeline of how AUS-W Vs SA-W panned out in Dubai:

AUS-W Vs SA-W Highlights: Australia jolted with two early wickets

South Africa Women invited Australia Women to bat first and sent back Grace Harris and Georgia Wareham early in the powerplay. Harris miscued a cut shot to Ayabonga Khaka’s length ball, with Bosch completing a fine low catch. On the other hand, Wareham fell prey to a fine review by Marizanne Kapp. Wareham unnecessarily chased the wide ball but managed to hit only the toe end of the bat. Wicket-keeper Sinalo Jafta didn’t make any mistake to send Georgia packing.

AUS-W Vs SA-W Highlights: Beth Mooney-Tahila McGrath’s partnership revives Aussies

Australia crisis women under pressure turned out to be experienced, Beth Mooney and Tahila McGrath. The duo piled up 50 runs together as the Aussies went from 18/2 to 68/2 before McGrath fell to Nonkululeko Mlaba. Mooney also fell short of her half century as a miscommunication with Ellyse Perry led to her unfortunate run out. While Perry contributed 31 off 23 balls, Australia finished with 134/5 which appeared a below par total as per Dubai Stadium’s conditions.

AUS-W Vs SA-W Highlights: Wolvaardt, Bosch’s stellar start puts South Africa in driver’s seat

South Africa was undoubtedly proud of their efforts with the ball, and the confidence was visible in the chase as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch stitched up a 96-run mega partnership for the second wicket after Tazmin Brits were cleaned up by Anna Sutherland’s pacey delivery that nipped back in to disturb the batter’s stumps. Regardless, Wolvaardt and Bosch controlled the required run rate and steered the chase to a run-a-ball ask.

AUS-W Vs SA-W Highlights: Anneke Bosch knocks out Australia to book a finale seat for South Africa

The semi-final one night belonged to Anneke Bosch as her aggressive intent, coupled with brilliant running between the wickets with Laura Wolvaardt, steered South Africa to a cruising chase. Bosch hit 74 off 48 balls, with Wolvaardt also contributing 42 off 37 balls to wrap up a successful chase with 16 balls to spare as South Africa Women advanced to the ultimate finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.