Twitter Reactions: South Africa oust six-time champions Australia to reach 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup final

South Africa knocked out six-time champions Australia to reach the final Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. In a high-profile match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday (October 17), the Proteas won by eight wickets, avenging their defeat in the 2023 final. Australia, have lost their captain Alyssa Healy due to a foot injury, struggled to make ends meet as South Africa ended Australia’s 15-match winning streak at the tournament, recording their first victory over the Aussies in the Women’s World T20 in eight meetings.

Australian innings: Strong Beth Mooney and aggressive Ellyse Perry

After being put into bat, Australia managed to post a total of 134/5. The Aussies were unsuccessful at first Thank you Khakawho spent Grace Harris just at 3. Georgia Wareham followed soon after, leaving Australia in a precarious position. However, the durability Beth Mooney (44 off 42 balls) and Tahlia McGrath (27 off 29 balls) stabilized the innings with a run of 50 runs for the third wicket. Mooney held the innings together before getting out in the 17th over.

Ellyse Perry injected some aggression of late, smashing 31 off 23 balls, giving the Aussies a much-needed boost. Phoebe Litchfield came in with a quickfire 16 off 9 balls, but Australia couldn’t accelerate as much as they would have liked. Khaka was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs, while And Kuleko Mlaba again Marizanne Kapp also chipped in with important wickets.

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South Africa’s chase: Steady Laura Wolvaardt and outstanding Anneke Bosch

South Africa’s run chase started cautiously, with only four runs in the first two overs. Tazmin Brits he hit a few boundaries to get things going but was dismissed 15 times Annabelle Sutherlandwho emerged as Australia’s top bowler with figures of 4-0-26-2. From there, you’re settled Laura Wolvaardt (42 off 38 balls) and outstanding Anneke Bosch (74 off 48 balls) took over, building a partnership of 96 runs for the second wicket.

Wolvaardt steadied the innings with some well-timed strokes before becoming Sutherland’s second victim. Bosch, however, stepped up with his bat, playing the best of the game to see South Africa home with 16 balls to spare. None of the Australian bowlers, apart from Sutherland, could contain the South African batsmen, with Megan Schutt and others who fail to make an impact.

Here’s how Twitter responded:

The South African Women’s team reached the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating Australia!#WorldCup #T20 #CricketTwitter

– Arjun Jain (@arjjain) October 17, 2024

Sometimes, you just need to have your worst game in the group stage. South Africa did, Australia did not #AUSvSA

– Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) October 17, 2024

Laura Wolvaardt has been an excellent leader in South Africa

He has led the way with his batting with purpose and ferocity and no one has scored more runs than him in this series.

Much like young Meg Lanning as the captain#T20WorldCup #AUSvSA

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 17, 2024

Real captains knock in a tough game… Laura Wolvaardt everyone 🙏🏾 #ProteaFire

— Levi Dikotla (@BlaQMaN_Levi) October 17, 2024

I can’t believe the Australian Women’s team is out of the World Cup! What a surprise!

But Anneke Bosch paid tribute to her outstanding knock and showed class and resilience under pressure.

Congratulations to South Africa on a fantastic win!

#AnnekeBosch #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/5AvEaNya5N

– Carrom Ball (@carrom_ball) October 17, 2024

SOUTH AFRICA IS IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL, AGAIN!!!!! 🎉

Defending champions, Australia are OUT!!!!#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8lIfERW0V1

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 17, 2024

Well done South African team for beating Australia in a #T20WorldCup enter the finals 🔥🔥🔥🇿🇦#LapaKwaKhe #Always Up #Come with me #BePartofYou pic.twitter.com/MMHrmfkmta

— Ricardo Mackenzie MPP🇿🇦 (@ricardomackenzi) October 17, 2024

South Africa beat Australia in the semi final of the cricket world cup.

The day has come.

— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) October 17, 2024

Women’s Proteas WIN all the way to the FINAL🏆🏏🇿🇦

An unforgettable performance as the Proteas Women beat Australia in the tournament #T20WorldCup semi-finalist by 8 wickets!

With heart, skill, and pure dedication!
We can #CONTINUED ALWAYS! 💪🔥

TO ME. HIS. FOR THEM.… pic.twitter.com/VatSJzhe1h

– Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 17, 2024

Winning for the ages, SA Women knocked Australia out of the tournament #T20WorldCup!

South Africa lost in the final and was beaten by Australia in the last final and now it has given them a way they don’t usually get.

As a clinician and as a professional the rush can be.

Another very strong Australian team has been beaten. Yes… pic.twitter.com/safUGC6cq8

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 17, 2024

A fitting payment from South Africa for last year’s heartbreak against Australia. Have a good night 🙌🏼

– Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 17, 2024

What a Victory for South Africa 👏

– Entered the finals 🙌#women #cricket #AUSvSA #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter #Women’s cricket pic.twitter.com/HIPIXbpqIw

– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 17, 2024

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