The first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium between Australian women and the South African women’s team. The Australia women’s team, which has come through an easy sailing from Group A as group toppers, will be a tough opponent for the South African team, who came to this clash as runners-up from Group B. Australia has defeated India and New Zealand in their journey to the semifinals; on the other hand, South Africa has lost to the England women’s team on their way to the semifinals.
So South Africa does have a problem while facing big teams, which makes Australia’s case stronger to make it to the finals. Australia also has the psychological advantage of a head-to-head record against South Africa. However, South Africa will try to beat Australia in this match and make it to their second consecutive final of the Women’s T20 World Cup. This semi-final is a chance for South Africa to avenge their 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup final defeat, where Australia destroyed their dream of lifting the maiden ICC Trophy. Considering the history and quality of these two teams, semifinal No. 1 is going to be a thriller.
Match Information: AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Match | AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
Date & Time | October 17, 2024, 7:30 PM |
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Disney Plus Hotstar |
Australia Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head in T20I
Total Matches | 10 |
Australia Won | 9 |
South Africa Won | 1 |
No Result | 0 |
Tied | 0 |
Pitch Report, Dubai: AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a flat batting surface where striking big shots is easier due to the consistent bounce. Because of this bounce, seamers proved to be dangerous for batters in the opening spell, where they also get seam and movement of the surface. In the last few matches in Dubai, spinners have also played a part, which is obvious as the pitch has been used multiple times in this Women’s T20 World Cup. So, in semifinal no. 1, which is scheduled to be played here, spinners play a crucial part in the outcome of the match.
Australia Women Probable Playing XI: AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Tahlia McGrath (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt
South Africa Probable Playing XI: AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
Today’s Match Prediction: AUS W vs SA W, Semifinal No. 1, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Australia’s women’s team gives you an upper hand over South Africa’s women’s team given the head-to-head record in T20Is. Plus Australia is a serial winner with a history of delivering on the crunch moment. So, it’s going to be Australia who will be making it to the finals of the women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Semifinal 1. The Google Win Predictor is also in the Australian team’s favor, predicting an 81% chance of Australia winning this match, while South Africa’s chances of making it to the finals are just 19%.
Australia and South Africa Women 2024 T20 World Cup Squads
Australia Women | South Africa Women |
Alyssa Healy (c) | Laura Wolvaardt (c) |
Darcie Brown | Anneke Bosch |
Ashleigh Gardner | Tazmin Brits |
Kim Garth | Nadine de Klerk |
Heather Graham | Mieke de Ridder |
Grace Harris | Annerie Dercksen |
Alana King | Ayanda Hlubi |
Phoebe Litchfield | Sinalo Jafta |
Tahlia McGrath | Marizanne Kapp |
Sophie Molineux | Ayabonga Khaka |
Beth Mooney | Sune Luus |
Ellyse Perry | Nonkululeko Mlaba |
Megan Schutt | Seshnie Naidu |
Annabel Sutherland | Tumi Sekhukhune |
Georgia Wareham | Chloe Tryon |