Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final, Australia vs SA: As it happened
Australia defeated South Africa by five runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Sydney.
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Australia stormed into the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup for the sixth time in a row after clinching a narrow five-run win over South Africa via Duckworth Lewis Method in the semi-final clash of the showpiece event at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday.
Asked to bat first, defending champion Australia posted a respectable total of 134 for five in their stipulated 20 overs, thanks to skipper Meg Lanning's crucial knock of 49 runs off as many deliveries.
Subsequently, rain played the spoilsport at the SCG and reduced South Africa's target to 98 runs required from 13 overs.
In reply, Megan Schutt bagged two wickets while Jess Jonassen, Sophie Molineux and Delissa Kimmince all chipped in with a wicket each to help the hosts restrict South Africa to a score of 92 for five in their 20 overs. The victory means Australia will now face India in the summit showdown of the tournament.
Earlier in the day, the Indian women's cricket team qualified for the final of the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup after their semi-final clash against England was washed out due to rain at the same venue. India ended the group stage unbeaten, having sealed back-to-back victories against Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
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