DUBAI - South Africa pulled off a stunning upset by knocking six-time champions Australia out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, securing a dominant eight-wicket victory in the semifinal at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Proteas, led by Laura Wolvaardt, avenged their 2023 defeat to Meg Lanning’s Australia in Cape Town, where they lost by 19 runs in the final. With this win, South Africa defeated Australia for the first time in eight T20 World Cup meetings and snapped the Aussies’ impressive 15-match winning streak in the tournament. Khaka was the standout bowler for South Africa, finishing with figures of 2/24 in her four overs, while Marizanne Kapp and Mlaba chipped in with one wicket each. Chloe Tryon also bowled economically to contain Australia’s batting lineup.South Africa’s victory sets the stage for an exciting final, as they aim for their first Women’s T20 World Cup title.
