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South Africa has recovered from the defeat in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. In the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa defeated 6-time champion Australia by 8 wickets and won the ticket for the title match. Australia, batting first, scored 134 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. In reply, the Proteas team achieved the target in 17.2 overs at the loss of just 2 wickets. South Africa has made it to the final of the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time.
South Africa made it to the final
Chasing the target of 135 runs, South Africa did not have a good start. Tajmin Brits could not show anything special with the bat and was out after scoring just 15 runs. However, after this Laura Walwart and Anneke Bosch took charge and made a strong partnership of 96 runs for the second wicket. Walvert returned to the pavilion after scoring 42 runs on 37 balls.
The South African batsman hit three fours and one six during this innings. However, from the other end, Anneke continued her explosive batting and played an explosive inning of 74 runs in 48 balls. Anneke hit 8 fours and one six during her innings and returned with victory for the team.
Beth Mooney's innings ends
Australia, who came to bat first after losing the toss, did not have a good start. Grace Harris flopped and was out after scoring just 3 runs. Georgia Wareham was also able to score only 5 runs in 9 balls. After this, captain Tahila McGrath and Beth Mooney made a half-century partnership. Mooney played a strong inning of 44 runs in 42 balls while McGrath scored 27 runs. In the last over, Alyssa Perry scored 31 off 23 balls, while Lichfield remained unbeaten on 16 off 9 balls, taking Australia to 134 for 5 on the scoreboard.
South Africa reached the final for the second consecutive time
South Africa has made it to the finals for the second consecutive time. The team had also reached the final in the last T-20 World Cup, but Australia had broken the team's dream of becoming champion. In the final, South Africa will face the winner of the other semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand.