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'Probably Took Wrong Risk': Alyssa Healy Regrets Sitting Out As SA Stuns AUS In T20 WC

Alyssa Healy regrets sitting out T20 WC semi-final [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Alyssa Healy regrets sitting out T20 WC semi-final [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Australia captain Alyssa Healy made a heartfelt admission following her team’s surprising exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 after they were knocked out by South Africa in the first semi-final on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after the match, Healy expressed regret over her decision to rest herself from the crucial semifinal against South Africa, a move that may have cost her team a place in the final.

Healy Regrets Resting as Australia Crash Out of T20 World Cup

Alyssa Healy, who had been battling a serious foot injury, revealed that the choice to sit out was one of the hardest of her career.

“It was a really hard decision to make last night as to whether or not we're going to give it a punt or not,” she shared. “I tried to make the 'team decision' and sat myself down, instead of taking the risk of playing against South Africa.”

The wicketkeeper-batter detailed the extent of her injury, explaining that she had “ruptured my plantar fascia - completely ruptured one and partially ruptured the other.” Despite her competitive spirit, Healy felt that playing might have been too risky, especially considering the intense pain and limited mobility.

Reflecting on the aftermath, Healy admitted that the decision didn’t pan out as hoped. “I probably only had one game in me, and probably took the wrong risk,” she confessed.

South Africa’s dominance leaves Australia reeling

While Healy watched from the sidelines, South Africa Women took full advantage of the situation. With Tahlia McGrath standing in as captain for the second consecutive match, Australia posted a total of 134/5 in their 20 overs.

Beth Mooney, who took over wicketkeeping duties, led the charge with a solid 44 off 42 balls, but the target ultimately proved too modest for the in-form South Africans.

Anneke Bosch was the star of the chase, producing a stellar unbeaten 74 off 48 balls to lead her team to an eight-wicket victory. Supported by Laura Wolvaardt’s 42 off 37 balls, South Africa comfortably reached the target in just 17.2 overs, booking their place in the final and delivering a major blow to the defending champions.