Women's T20 World Cup 2024 SF1: We are into the knockout stages of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, as Australia Women are taking on South Africa Women in the first semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Proteas Women have won the toss and have decided to bowl first.
This fixture can be stated as 'David Vs Goliath' match, as Australia Women are chasing their 4th consecutive Women's T20 World Cup title, and up against them are 2023 finalists, who will be seeking a revenge.
Playing XI's Of Both Sides:
South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
Australia Women Playing XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.
Here's What Both Captains Said During Toss
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):
"We are going to bowl first tonight. It looks a pretty fresh wicket and we are going to fancy chasing it later. We are going with the same team. The pitch looks good. It comes nicely onto the bat later in the night. We are confident heading into this game. But it's a fresh day and a fresh game. We know Australia will come out hard. We'll see how the pitch plays and how the girls go. Looking forward to this game."
Tahlia McGrath (Australia Women Captain):
"Yeah absolutely, its a really nice wicket, quick outfield and hopefully we can put good runs on the board for some scoreboard pressure. I was nervous to be honest with the flip of the coin because I am used to the bat flip back in Australia for the Big Bash. No we are going with the same XI that we had against India Women."