South Africa has secured a spot in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating the defending champions, Australia, by 8 wickets in the semi-final.
In the semi-final held in Dubai, Australian batters struggled, losing two wickets for just 18 runs. However, Beth Mooney scored 44 runs, and Tahlia McGrath contributed 27 runs to stabilize the innings.
Ellyse Perry also added 31 runs, but the Australian team managed to post only 134 runs for the loss of five wickets.
In pursuit of the target, South Africa lost their first wicket at 25 runs, but then Annerie Bosch provided excellent support to captain Sune Luus, and together they took the score to 121.
The captain was dismissed for 42 runs, but Annerie continued to score, leading her team to an 8-wicket victory and a place in the final. Annerie remained not out with 74 runs.
In the other semi-final of the event, New Zealand will face the West Indies today in Sharjah.