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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 beat South Africa by 5 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method. South Africa 92/5 (13 overs)
WICKET!! With South Africa needing 27 off 12 balls, the Dane van Niekerk-led side lost a crucial wicket of Sune Luus (21). The South African cricketer was caught by Beth Mooney on the second ball of the 12th over by Megan Schutt. South Africa 79/4 (12 overs)
16 runs off the last two overs, including two boundaries by Wolvaardt (27). South Africa now need 27 runs required from 12 balls. South Africa 71/3 (11 overs)
South Africa women now need 43 runs from 24 balls.
20 runs off the last two overs. Sune Luus (18) lifted the first ball of the eighth over by J Jonassen over the bowler's head for four runs before Wolvaardt (14) powered the fourth ball over the long-on region for a maximum. Subsequently, Luus smashed the fourth ball of the next over towards the mid off fielder for another boundary. South Africa 55/3 (9 overs)
South Africa 37/3 (7 overs)
Laura Wolvaardt comes to bat for South Africa.
WICKET!! South Africa have now lost three wickets as Mignon du Preez fell for a duck after being taken by Meg Lanning at cover on the fifth ball of the fifth over. South Africa Women 26/3 (5 overs)
WICKET!!! Dane van Niekerk was clean bowled by Megan Schutt on the last delivery of the fourth over. South Africa 23/2 (4 overs)
WICKET!! Lizelle Lee departed for 10 runs after being caught by Ashleigh Gardner at wide long-on on the fifth ball of the third over by Sophie Molineux. South Africa Women 20/1 (3 overs)
Six runs off the very first over by Megan Schutt. Dane van Niekerk (1) got off the mark by tucking the fourth ball to square leg for a single. Lizelle Lee (5), on the other hand, opened her account by sweeping the third ball to the deep backward square before smacking the fifth ball past short fine leg for four runs. South Africa 6/0 (1 over)
The target has been reduced for South Africa due to rain. South Africa now need 98 runs from 13 overs, including a powerplay is 4 overs.
Australia Women 123/5 (18 overs)
WICKET!! Rachael Haynes (17) was clean bowled by de Klerk on the first ball of the 17th over. Australia have now lost five wickets. Australia Women 105/5 (16.5 overs)
Australia Women 94/4 (15 overs)
Seven runs off the last two overs. Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes are currently batting at the crease at their respective scores of 24 and 6. Australia Women 81/4 (13 overs)
Rachael Haynes comes to bat in for Australia!
WICKET!! Ashleigh Gardner was stumped by wicketkeeper Trisha Chetty on the second ball of the 11th over by Nadine de Klerk. Australia Women 74/4 (11 overs)
WICKET!! Jonassen (1) was caught by Shabnim Ismail at long-on on the first ball of the 10th over by Nonkululeko Mlaba. Australia Women 69/3 (9.4 overs)
Jess Jonassen is the new batswoman in for Australia.
WICKET!!! Beth Mooney (28) was clean bowled by Dane van Niekerk on the third delivery of the ninth over. Australia Women 68/2 (8.3 overs)
South Africa conceded 17 runs to Australia, including two boundaries by Beth Mooney on Dane van Niekerk's deliveries. Australia have now crossed the 50-run mark for the loss of one wicket. Australia Women 54/1 (7 overs)
Nadine de Klerk replaces Marizanne Kapp into the attack!
Skipper Meg Lanning comes to bat for Australia!
WICKET!! Ayabonga Khaka gave breakthrough to South Africa as Alyssa Healy (18) was caught at midwicket by Dane van Niekerk on the fourth ball of the fifth over. Australian Women 35/1 (4.5 overs)
Australia Women 29/0 (4 overs)
12 runs off the last two overs. Mooney (9) pulled the second delivery of the third over in the air at mid on for four runs before Healy (9) drilled the fifth ball straight off mid-off for a boundary. Australia Women 18/0 (3 overs)
Six runs off the very first over. Healy (5) got off the mark by hammering the fourth ball of the first over up and over cover-point for four runs while Mooney (1) tucked the last ball neatly off the hip to fine leg to open her account with a single. Australia Women 6/0 (1 over)
Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy to open the innings for Australia. Shabnim Ismail to begin the proceedings for South Africa.
The two sides have walked down the crease for their national anthems.
The two teams have started warming up. The toss for the clash will take place shortly.
The covers have come off, but there is no news of toss as of now.
In order to complete a 10-over per side, the toss must take place by 3:06 p.m and the clash must start by 3:21 pm.
The toss for the clash has been delayed due to rain.
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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