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South Africa Women vs Australia Women, 2nd Semi-Final Commentary, Live Updates

SAW vs AUSW, 2020 - T20 Live Commentary

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2nd Semi-Final, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney , Mar 05, 2020
South Africa Women South Africa Women
92/5 (13.0/13)
Australia Women Australia Women
134/5 (20.0/20)
Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 5 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match
    Meg Lanning
    49(49)
Finally, a date with destiny has been fixed by Australia! Life has come full circle for this team, as the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be the same as the first match of the tournament. The hosts were beaten then by India but will be looking to exact revenge on the most important day of all. Do join us for what promises to be an exhilarating contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match will start at 1800 Local (0700 GMT) on Sunday, 8th March 2020. Till then, cheers and take care!
Australian skipper, Meg Lanning, says that it was extremely tense and even in the last couple of balls they're not safe. Adds that there were nerves in the last over and she is happy that they ended up with the win. Mentions that they had a good total without it being great. Adds that they needed to bowl really well to get the desired result. States that it is all about calming everyone down and adds that they have been really good after the first couple of games. Goes onto say that coming back after being three down early against Sri Lanka was a great effort. Tells that India are a class side and have been playing excellent cricket and Australia will have to play really well. Feels that they just need to enjoy the final.
South African skipper, Dane Van Niekerk, is looking very upset with the loss. Says that they felt good about the target but credits Australia for the way they bowled. Lauds her own bowlers also for pulling things back in the first innings. Shares that to come short every time is not easy and she is feeling really emotional looking at her girls. States that they are a talented bunch and praises Wolvaardt for her efforts down the order. Signs off with a little bit of smile as she says that South Africa is a great place for the next World Cup and everybody will thoroughly enjoy.
MEG LANNING IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her outstanding contribution with the bat! She says that the evening was very special and that the groundsmen did a terrific job. Further says that the wicket was very skiddy and the South African bowlers did really well. Again mentions about the groundsmen and their wonderful job so that a match could be possible even after such long and heavy showers in Sydney.
Soon after the completion of the first innings, the heavens opened up and the chase was reduced to 13 overs with South Africa needing 98 to win. Australia though were motivated and brought their best game on the field. The bowling was neat and tidy and it was superbly backed up by the fielders. Megan Schutt used all her experience and bowled crucial overs at both ends of the chase. After getting reduced to 24/3, Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus led a fightback with a handy partnership but once this stand was broken, Australia piled on the pressure and secured a win. Stay tuned for the presentation...
What a day this has been! First semi-final got completely washed out and the second one was also expected to suffer the same fate. Australia's chances of qualification were hanging by a thread and in case of a no-contest, South Africa would have gone through. But the weather cleared just in time for the home team. Put to bat, Australia started well but then lost the plot. The South African bowlers applied immense pressure but Meg Lanning stuck to her guns and played a vital knock to take Australia to a challenging total. Her stumping chance was missed when she was on 24 and in hindsight, that has cost South Africa big.
What a match! Australia have pulled it off! They fought the weather, they fought the South African team and have booked a date with India in the grand finale! Don't ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure. Spare a thought for South Africa though. Once again they have faltered under pressure of the knockouts. Tears in their camp, ecstasy in the Australian camp! Emotions pouring.
12.6
2
Jess Jonassen To Nadine de Klerk
That is it! The Aussies win. Full delivery on middle, de Klerk sweeps it to the deep backward square leg region for just a run. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 5 RUNS (DLS METHOD) AND ENTER THE FINAL!
12.5
4
Jess Jonassen To Nadine de Klerk
FOUR! Nicely played but she needed to hit a six to have a chance to make it to the semi-finals. Only an extra can save the Proteas though! Low full toss on middle, de Klerk paddles it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
12.4
1
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
Floated on middle, Laura flicks it to deep mid-wicket. Nadine wants the second but Wolvaardt sends her back.
12.3
2
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
Nicely played and well fielded too! Floated on middle, Wolvaardt whips it towards the deep mid-wicket region. Mooney comes across and dives to make an excellent stop. Two runs.
12.2
4
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Wolvaardt is keeping the Proteas in the game! Flighted ball outside off, Wolvaardt gets forward and then plays it over the point fielder for a boundary. 15 more needed from 4 balls.
Nadine de Klerk makes her way out to the middle.
12.1
W
Jess Jonassen To Chloe Tryon OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Tryon departs now and Lanning takes the catch. A full toss outside off, Tryon looks to hit it hard on the off side but does not get the full connection that she would have wanted. The ball lobs towards extra cover where Meg Lanning makes no mistake and takes an easy catch to her right.
19 needed off 6 balls! Who will bowl the pressure over? Meg Lanning has plenty of options. She has entrusted Jess Jonassen to do the job.
End Of The Over 12 : 79/4
8 Runs
  • 011.1
  • W 11.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 611.6
L. Wolvaardt
34 (24)
C. Tryon
1 (1)
M. Schutt
3-0-17-2
11.6
6
Megan Schutt To Laura Wolvaardt
SIX! Whacked! South Africa desperately needed this! Schutt dishes a full ball on middle. Wolvaardt stands in her crease and then whacks it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie. 19 runs required from the last over. Will we see a Super Over?
11.5
0
Megan Schutt To Laura Wolvaardt
Well bowled! Slower ball on middle, Wolvaardt moves forward and then just drives it back to the bowler.
11.4
1
Megan Schutt To Chloe Tryon
Full delivery on off, Tryon pushes it to long off for a single.
11.3
1
Megan Schutt To Laura Wolvaardt
Full on middle, Wolvaardt drives it uppishly past the bowler and towards long on for just a single.
Chloe Tryon is the next batter in.
11.2
W
Megan Schutt To Sune Luus OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Beth Mooney takes the catch and Luus has to walk back now! Australia surely on top! A slower ball outside off, Luus looks to go over long off for a biggie but mistimes it. The ball lobs towards long off and Mooney takes an easy catch. A huge setback for the Proteas at a crucial juncture.
11.1
0
Megan Schutt To Sune Luus
Schutt starts wonderfully! Luus looks to shuffle to the off side and paddle but Schutt bowls a yorker and Luus misses her shot.
Megan Schutt to bowl the all-important penultimate over.
End Of The Over 11 : 71/3
5 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 210.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
L. Wolvaardt
27 (21)
S. Luus
21 (20)
D. Kimmince
3-0-16-1
10.6
0
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Excellent delivery to finish! Yorker outside off, Wolvaardt looks to dig it out but fails to get any bat on it. 27 required from the last two overs.
10.5
1
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
Slower short ball outside off, Luus pushes it to the cover region for a single.
10.4
1
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Short ball on middle, Wolvaardt pulls it to long on for a single.
10.3
0
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Slower delivery outside off, Wolvaardt looks to heave it away but misses to get any bat on it.
10.2
2
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
DROPPED! Terrific attempt though. This is not an easy chance. Full toss on off, Wolvaardt hammers it straight back. Kimmince gets her right hand on her followthrough but fails to hold on. Saved a certain boundary there. The ball rolls towards long on and the batters pick up a couple.
10.1
1
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
Full delivery outside off, Luus drives it to the off side for a single.
Delissa Kimmince to continue. Can she keep it tight and pull the game in Australia's favour?
End Of The Over 10 : 66/3
11 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 49.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
L. Wolvaardt
24 (17)
S. Luus
19 (18)
N. Carey
2-0-15-0
9.6
0
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Length ball outside off, Wolvaardt punches it to point. We have a game as 10 overs have been completed. 32 required from the last three overs.
9.5
2
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Full toss on middle, Luus works it to long on and crosses over for a couple.
9.4
4
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Wolvaardt and this one is an even better shot! Wolvaardt looks to make room and play this one towards the off side. Carey follows her but Wolvaardt still manages to loft this one over the fielder at extra cover and fetches a boundary.
9.3
4
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Up and over! Wolvaardt has played that superbly. Full ball on off, Wolvaardt has lofted that over the fielder at mid off for a boundary.
9.2
1
Nicola Carey To Sune Luus
Another full ball on middle, this time Luus jams it out towards long on and gets a single.
9.1
0
Nicola Carey To Sune Luus
Carey bowls a full ball on the middle pole line, the batter makes room and digs this out towards mid off.
Nicola Carey (1-0-4-0) to bowl again. Six more balls to constitute a game.
End Of The Over 9 : 55/3
8 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
S. Luus
18 (16)
L. Wolvaardt
14 (13)
D. Kimmince
2-0-11-1
8.6
1
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
DROPPED! Jess Jonassen drops a tough chance! Good length ball outside off, Luus lifts it towards mid off but does not get the required elevation on it. Jess flies to her left at the edge of the circle but fails to hold on. The ball rolls to long off and the batters pick up a single. 8 from the over!
8.5
4
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
FOUR! Excellent from Luus! Fullish on off, Luus smashes it over the mid off fielder and finds the fence behind.
8.4
1
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
How did she get any bat on it? Yorker on the pads, Luus looks to flick but gets an inside edge on it. The ball rolls to fine leg and the batters pick up only a single.
8.3
0
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Very good bowling! Kimmince bowls a very full ball on middle, Wolvaardt makes room but can only dig it out towards covers.
8.2
1
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
Full on middle, Luus whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
1
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Good length ball on the pads, Wolvaardt works it to long on for a single.
Delissa Kimmince is back on. 1-0-3-1 are her figures, so far.
End Of The Over 8 : 47/3
12 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
S. Luus
12 (13)
L. Wolvaardt
12 (10)
J. Jonassen
2-0-15-0
7.6
0
Jess Jonassen To Sune Luus
Outside off, punched to cover. Good over for South Africa. 12 runs from it. 51 more required from 5 overs.
7.5
1
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
Floated on middle, Laura works it to the deep square leg region for a single.
7.4
6
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
SIX! This is turning out to be a good over for the Proteas. Tossed up ball outside off, Wolvaardt powers it over the long on region for a biggie.
7.3
0
Jess Jonassen To Laura Wolvaardt
Flatter one outside off, Luus punches it to the cover region.
7.2
1
Jess Jonassen To Sune Luus
Floated on middle, swept to deep square leg for a single.
7.1
4
Jess Jonassen To Sune Luus
FOUR! South Africa need more of these! Floated on middle, Luus lunges and lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary. 59 more from 35 balls.
Jess Jonassen (1-0-3-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/3
4 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
L. Wolvaardt
5 (7)
S. Luus
7 (10)
N. Carey
1-0-4-0
6.6
0
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Full delivery on middle, Wolvaardt makes room and looks to drive. She times it well but finds the mid off fielder. 63 needed in the last 6 overs.
6.5
1
Nicola Carey To Sune Luus
Good length ball on middle, Luus flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
6.4
1
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Length ball on middle, Wolvaardt pushes it past the bowler where the mid on fielder dives to make the stop. A single taken.
6.3
0
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Full delivery on off, Wolvaardt looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
6.2
1
Nicola Carey To Sune Luus
Good length ball on off, Luus pushes it to the cover region for a single.
6.1
1
Nicola Carey To Laura Wolvaardt
Full ball on off, driven towards cover for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 31/3
5 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 2 NB 5.4
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
S. Luus
5 (8)
L. Wolvaardt
3 (3)
S. Molineux
2-0-16-1
5.6
0
Sophie Molineux To Sune Luus
Short ball on off, Wolvaardt looks to pull but it takes the inside edge and goes onto hit the pads. Choking the flow of runs completely. Massive pressure building on the Proteas!
5.5
1
Sophie Molineux To Laura Wolvaardt
Flatter one outside off, Laura punches it to the deep cover region for a single.
5.4
0
Sophie Molineux To Laura Wolvaardt
Nothing from the Free Hit! Full on middle, Wolvaardt flicks it to mid-wicket, finds the fielder.
5.4
nb
Sophie Molineux To Sune Luus
NO BALL! Flighted ball on middle, Luus sweeps it to deep square leg and takes a single. The third umpire has signaled it as a no ball for overstepping. Free Hit to follow...
5.3
2
Sophie Molineux To Sune Luus
Looped up ball outside off, Luus drives it uppishly towards wide of long off. The fielder comes across and cleans it up. Two taken.
5.2
0
Sophie Molineux To Sune Luus
BEATEN! Flighted ball outside off, Luus looks to drive off the front foot but fails to get any bat on it. The keeper whips the bails off but the batter was in.
5.1
0
Sophie Molineux To Sune Luus
Flatter one outside off, Luus punches it to the off side.
Sophie Molineuz is back on. 1-0-11-1, her figures so far.
End Of The Over 5 : 26/3
3 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • W 4.5
  • 24.6
L. Wolvaardt
2 (1)
S. Luus
2 (3)
D. Kimmince
1-0-3-1
4.6
2
Delissa Kimmince To Laura Wolvaardt
Good length ball outside off, Laura punches it to the deep point region for a couple.
Laura Wolvaardt is the new batter in.
4.5
W
Delissa Kimmince To Mignon du Preez OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! What a catch from Meg Lanning! South Africa are crumbling under pressure! Full delivery outside off, du Preez looks to drive but does so uppishly. It goes towards Lanning at cover who dives forward and takes an excellent catch inches above the surface. South Africa in desperate need of a partnership.
4.4
0
Delissa Kimmince To Mignon du Preez
Full on middle, du Preez defends it to the mid on region.
4.3
0
Delissa Kimmince To Mignon du Preez
On middle, Mignon defends it off the front foot.
4.2
0
Delissa Kimmince To Mignon du Preez
Good length ball way outside off, du Preez cuts but finds the point fielder. She will feel that she missed out here.
4.1
1
Delissa Kimmince To Sune Luus
Good length ball on the pads, Luus flicks it to fine leg for a single.
Delissa Kimmince is into the attack.
Mignon du Preez is the next batter in.
End Of The Over 4 : 23/2
3 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 23.4
  • 03.5
  • W 3.6
Van Niekerk
12 (12)
S. Luus
1 (2)
M. Schutt
2-0-9-1
3.6
W
Megan Schutt To Dane Van Niekerk OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Megan Schutt has struck gold here as Van Niekerk, the South African skipper, departs. Good length ball around the off pole line, it pitches and moves in with movement off the surface. Van Niekerk looks to rock back and block it out but is completely bamboozled by the movement and the stumps behind are shattered. The Powerplay ends on a positive note for Australia as South Africa are 23/2.
3.5
0
Megan Schutt To Dane Van Niekerk
Length ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot.
3.4
2
Megan Schutt To Dane Van Niekerk
Just over! Good length ball on off, Van Niekerk just about manages to get this one over the fielder at mid off and the batters get a couple.
3.3
0
Megan Schutt To Dane Van Niekerk
Full ball on off, swinging in, driven towards the fielder at cover.
3.2
1
Megan Schutt To Sune Luus
On the pads now, flicked towards square leg for a single and Luus is off the mark.
3.1
0
Megan Schutt To Sune Luus
Length delivery outside off, cut towards point where the fielder does well to stop the ball.
Megan Schutt is back into the attack now. Gave away 6 runs in her opening over.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/1
11 Runs
  • 62.1
  • 12.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
Van Niekerk
10 (8)
S. Luus
0 (0)
S. Molineux
1-0-11-1
2.6
0
Sophie Molineux To Dane Van Niekerk
Good length ball outside off, Van Niekerk pushes it to the cover region. Good over from Molineux. She gave away some runs but picked up the all-important wicket of Lizelle Lee.
Sune Luus is the new batter in.
2.5
W
Sophie Molineux To Lizelle Lee OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Lee falls and Molineux does the trick in her first over! Australia need to keep picking wickets though! Flighted ball on off, Lee goes on her knees and then looks to smash it out of the ground but it takes the top edge and flies towards wide long on. Ashleigh Gardner moves to her right and takes a very good running catch. 78 runs required from 61 balls.
2.4
0
Sophie Molineux To Lizelle Lee
On off, punched to the off side.
2.3
4
Sophie Molineux To Lizelle Lee
FOUR! Beautiful batting from Lee. Floated outside off, Lee dances down and lifts it over the extra cover fielder for a boundary.
2.2
1
Sophie Molineux To Dane Van Niekerk
Flatter one outside off, Van Niekerk punches it to covers and takes a single.
2.1
6
Sophie Molineux To Dane Van Niekerk
SIX! Welcome into the attack, Molineux! Flighted ball around off, Van Niekerk moves to her off side and then slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. There was a fielder present but she just watches the ball sail over her head.
Sophie Molineux into the attack now.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
3 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
Van Niekerk
3 (5)
L. Lee
6 (7)
J. Jonassen
1-0-3-0
1.6
1
Jess Jonassen To Dane Van Niekerk
Full on middle, Van Niekerk sweeps it to square leg where the fielder makes a good stop. Saved a boundary. A single. 89 needed off 66 balls!
1.5
0
Jess Jonassen To Dane Van Niekerk
Outside off, Dane punches it to cover.
1.4
0
Jess Jonassen To Dane Van Niekerk
Flatter one on middle, Van Niekerk pushes it back to the bowler.
1.3
1
Jess Jonassen To Lizelle Lee
UPPISH BUT SAFE! Tossed up on middle, Lee looks to lift it over long on but does not time it well. The ball goes on the bounce to the fielder and the batters take a single.
1.2
0
Jess Jonassen To Lizelle Lee
Floated on off, Lee prods forward and defends it out.
1.1
1
Jess Jonassen To Dane Van Niekerk
Jonassen starts with a floated ball on off, Dane drives it to long on for a single.
Jess Jonassen to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
L. Lee
5 (5)
Van Niekerk
1 (1)
M. Schutt
1-0-6-0
0.6
0
Megan Schutt To Lizelle Lee
Good length ball on off, Lee defends it to the point region and takes a single. 6 from the first over.
0.5
4
Megan Schutt To Lizelle Lee
FOUR! Nicely played! First boundary of the chase! Back of a length ball on middle, Lee pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
0.4
1
Megan Schutt To Dane Van Niekerk
Length ball on middle, Van Niekerk flicks it to deep mid-wicket to get off the mark.
0.3
1
Megan Schutt To Lizelle Lee
SOUTH AFRICA ARE UNDERWAY! Full on middle, Lee sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
0.2
0
Megan Schutt To Lizelle Lee
Good length ball on off, Lee moves to her off side and then looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. There is an appeal made for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
0.1
0
Megan Schutt To Lizelle Lee
Schutt starts with a short of a length ball on middle, Lee pulls it but straight to the short fine leg fielder.
Okay, the prayers by the Australian players and fans have been answered as play is about to resume. The revised target is 98 runs off 13 overs. The Powerplay will be of 4 overs. 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs and 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 2. The fielders have already taken their positions and the South African opening batters, skipper Dane Van Niekerk and Lizelle Lee are out on the field as well. Megan Schutt to start the proceedings for Australia. Finally, here we go...
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Match Info
  • Venue Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss South Africa Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 5 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match Meg Lanning
  • Umpire Kim Cotton (NZ), Nitin Menon (IND) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Australia Women 134/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.4 ovs): SAW against M Lanning (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUSW: 1, SAW: 0)
  • Australia Women 100/4 in 15.4 overs
  • Australia Women 51/1 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia Women 48/1
  • South Africa Women 50/3 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-4): South Africa Women 23/2
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