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South Africa Women vs Australia Women, Match 15 Match Summary

SA-W vs AUS-W, 2023 - T20 Summary

South Africa Women vs Australia Women Scorecard
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Match 15, St George's Park, Gqeberha , Feb 18, 2023
South Africa Women South Africa Women
124/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Women Australia Women
125/4 (16.3/20)
Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Tahlia McGrath
    57(33)
SA-W 124/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117801-tazmin-brits-playerprofile>Tazmin Brits</a>
Tazmin Brits
45 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 125SR
<a href=/cricket/players/63663-sune-luus-playerprofile>Sune Luus</a>
Sune Luus
20 (24)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 83.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Georgia Wareham
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
Ellyse Perry
ECON 4.00
2
OVERS
8/1
R/W
AUS-W 125/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117766-tahlia-mcgrath-playerprofile>Tahlia McGrath</a>
Tahlia McGrath
57 (33)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 172.72SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117771-ashleigh-gardner-playerprofile>Ashleigh Gardner</a>
Ashleigh Gardner
28 (29)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 96.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Marizanne Kapp
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from the game. Australia Women have booked their place in the semi-finals. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup continues as we have a doubleheader coming up on Sunday, 19th of February. Pakistan Women versus West Indies Women at 6.30 pm IST ( 1.00 pm GMT) and New Zealand Women versus Sri Lanka Women at 10.30 pm IST ( 5.00 pm GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build-up as well. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Meg Lanning, the skipper of Australia Women starts by praising Tahlia McGrath's knocks. Says that the South African bowlers did well to put them under pressure. She thinks that the fight back from the side was incredible. Adds the atmosphere was electric. For once it felt like South Africa were flying but they did well to pull things back. Ends by saying that now the group will take a leave for couple of days before starting their preparations for the semis.
Sune Luus the skipper of South Africa Women says that they lost momentum with the bat once the opening stand was broken. Adds that there weren't enough runs on the board for the bowlers to defend. Says that they failed to put them under pressure and they will give their best in the next game. Ends by thanking the crowd for their support.
Tahlia McGrath is the Player of the Match for her knock of 57 runs. She says that she tried to keep it simple and carried on from them. Mentions that the atmosphere was incredible. Adds that the bowlers were incredible. Tells that she has been loving the way the top-order has been batting this campaign but she would certainly love to spend some more time at the crease.
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Earlier in the game, South Africa Women got off to a good start but once the opening stand was broken, the wickets kept on tumbling for them. Tazmin Brits played well and scored 45 runs. Australia Women were excellent with the ball and managed to restrict their opponents to a par score of 124 runs.
South Africa Women looked good at the start and chipped three wickets in a jiffy. They lost momentum after that and just couldn't get the wicket after that. They got Tahlia McGrath at the very end but the damage was already done. Marizanne Kapp was the only economical bowler and she chipped two wickets for the team. Masabata Klaas and Nonkululeko Mlaba picked one wicket each but were a bit expensive, keeping in mind the total they had on the board.
Yet another scintillating win for the Australia Women and they have booked their place in the semi-finals. Having to chase a par total. They got off to a shaky start and were reeling on 40/3 inside 7 overs. Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath joined hands then and made sure they finish off the game. The former scored 28 runs while the latter went on to score 57 of just 33 deliveries. They won the match comprehensively by 6 wickets with 21 balls to spare.
Over 16.3 : 125/4
6 Runs
  • 1 WD 16.1
  • 116.1
  • W 16.2
  • 416.3
G. Harris
4 (1)
A. Gardner
28 (29)
M. Klaas
2.3-0-18-1
16.3
4
Masabata Klaas To Grace Harris
FOUR! Grace Harris needs only one ball to finish things off. It is short and on off. Grace Harris pulls it low and hard through mid-wicket. The ball races away to the fence. Australia Women win the match by 6 wickets.
16.2
W
Masabata Klaas To Tahlia McGrath OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! It is a length ball, outside off. Tahlia McGrath uses her feet and slashes hard hoping to find a boundary. The ball though lobs high in the air off the outside edge and it goes towards backward point. Laura Wolvaardt takes a good catch diving forward. Grace Harris walks in next.
16.1
1
Masabata Klaas To Ashleigh Gardner
Full length, on fifth stump. Gardner shuffles across and dabs it to point. They cross.
16.1
wd
Masabata Klaas To Ashleigh Gardner
WIDE! Klaas goes full, down leg. Ashleigh Gardner is unable to flick it away. Wide called. 5 more to win.
Over 16 : 119/3
14 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
A. Gardner
27 (28)
T. McGrath
57 (32)
N. Mlaba
4-0-29-1
15.6
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Ashleigh Gardner
Around off, Gardner taps it into cover and gets to the other end.
15.5
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Tahlia McGrath
Tahlia McGrath now drives this full ball down the ground. One taken.
15.4
0
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Tahlia McGrath
On off, blocked out.
15.3
4
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Third one on the trot! It is full and on off. Tahlia McGrath dances down the track and creams it through covers for four more.
15.2
4
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Tahlia McGrath gets to her FIFTY in fine fashion. This is her first half-century in the T20 World Cup. It is short and outside off. Tahlia McGrath hangs back and cuts it past backward point. It races away to the fence.
15.1
4
Nonkululeko Mlaba To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Up and over! Mlaba goes full and on off. Tahlia McGrath prods and lofts it over extra covers for a cracking boundary.
Over 15 : 105/3
7 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
T. McGrath
44 (27)
A. Gardner
26 (27)
M. Kapp
4-0-21-2
14.6
1
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
It is full, attacking the pads. Tahlia McGrath stays back and flicks it to deep square leg for a single. Australia Women clearly on top here. These two have taken the game away from the hosts.
14.5
0
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
Length ball, outside off. Tahlia McGrath dances down the track but gets an inside edge on her heave across the line. The ball rolls past the stumps.
14.4
2
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
Tahlia McGrath stands back to this short one and cuts it to deep point for a brace.
14.3
0
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
On off defended to covers.
14.2
4
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Top shot. 100 up for Australia Women. It is a length ball, on fifth stump. Tahlia McGrath plays it late and guides it down to the third man fence.
14.1
0
Marizanne Kapp To Tahlia McGrath
Length and on off, defended out.
Over 14 : 98/3
14 Runs
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
T. McGrath
37 (21)
A. Gardner
26 (27)
C. Tryon
2-0-20-0
13.6
1
Chloe Tryon To Tahlia McGrath
Shorter, on middle. Tahlia McGrath knocks it towards mid on and crosses.
13.5
0
Chloe Tryon To Tahlia McGrath
Short and on off, tapped to point.
13.4
4
Chloe Tryon To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Tahlia McGrath is turning on the heat here. It is full and on off. Tahlia McGrath uses her feet and places it perfectly through the gap between extra cover and mid off. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence.
13.3
4
Chloe Tryon To Tahlia McGrath
FOUR! Nicely played. It is pitched up, on off. Tahlia McGrath stands tall and crunches it through extra covers for a cracking boundary.
13.2
1
Chloe Tryon To Ashleigh Gardner
A single now as this is driven to covers.
13.1
4
Chloe Tryon To Ashleigh Gardner
FOUR! Australia Women now are finding boundaries in every over here. Short one, outside off. Ashleigh Gardner hangs back and cuts it past backward point for four runs.
Full Commentary
16 OV
14 Runs
N. Mlaba to T. McGrath A. Gardner
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
7 Runs
M. Kapp to T. McGrath
  • 014.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
14 Runs
C. Tryon to A. Gardner T. McGrath
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
M. Klaas to A. Gardner T. McGrath
  • 412.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
9 Runs
N. Mlaba to A. Gardner T. McGrath
  • 111.1
  • 311.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
6 Runs
S. Ismail to T. McGrath A. Gardner
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
11 Runs
de Klerk to T. McGrath A. Gardner
  • 09.1
  • 29.2
  • 49.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
M. Klaas to T. McGrath A. Gardner
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 28.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
C. Tryon to A. Gardner T. McGrath
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
7 Runs
M. Kapp to B. Mooney A. Gardner
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 1 NB 6.5
  • 46.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
5 Runs
N. Mlaba to B. Mooney M. Lanning A. Gardner
  • 15.1
  • W 5.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
2 Runs
M. Kapp to E. Perry M. Lanning B. Mooney
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 1 LB 4.6
4 OV
12 Runs
S. Ismail to E. Perry B. Mooney
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 1 WD 3.4
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
6 Runs
M. Kapp to B. Mooney E. Perry
  • 12.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
S. Ismail to B. Mooney
  • 21.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
1 Runs
N. Mlaba to B. Mooney E. Perry
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue St George's Park, Gqeberha
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Tahlia McGrath
  • Umpire Jacqueline Williams (WI), Nimali Perera (SL) and Anna Harris (ENG)
  • Referee Michel Pereira (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa Women 124/6 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa Women 100/5 in 16.5 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa Women 65/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between L Wolvaardt (15) and T Brits (29)
  • South Africa Women 50/0 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): South Africa Women 41/1
  • T McGrath 7th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 29 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Australia Women 102/3 in 14.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 39 balls between A Gardner (21) and T McGrath (32)
  • Drinks: Australia Women 60/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Australia Women 51/3 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Australia Women 33/2
  • Referral 1 (4.2 ovs): SA-W against M Lanning (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA-W: 1, AUS-W: 2)
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