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South Africa Women vs Australia Women, 2nd Semi-Final Match Summary

SAW vs AUSW, 2020 - T20 Summary

South Africa Women vs Australia Women Scorecard
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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)
AUSW 134/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51091-meghann-moira-lanning-playerprofile>Meg Lanning</a>
Meg Lanning
49 (49)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 100SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117742-beth-mooney-playerprofile>Beth Mooney</a>
Beth Mooney
28 (24)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 116.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nadine de Klerk
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/3
R/W
Bowler
Nonkululeko Mlaba
ECON 6
3
OVERS
18/1
R/W
SAW 92/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117759-laura-wolvaardt-playerprofile>Laura Wolvaardt</a>
Laura Wolvaardt
41 (27)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 151.85SR
<a href=/cricket/players/63663-sune-luus-playerprofile>Sune Luus</a>
Sune Luus
21 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 95.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Megan Schutt
ECON 5.66
3
OVERS
17/2
R/W
Bowler
Sophie Molineux
ECON 8
2
OVERS
16/1
R/W
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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.
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.
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?
Full Commentary
13 OV
13 Runs
J. Jonassen to C. Tryon L. Wolvaardt de Klerk
  • W 12.1
  • 412.2
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
8 Runs
M. Schutt to S. Luus L. Wolvaardt C. Tryon
  • 011.1
  • W 11.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 611.6
11 OV
5 Runs
D. Kimmince to S. Luus L. Wolvaardt
  • 110.1
  • 210.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
N. Carey to S. Luus L. Wolvaardt
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 49.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
8 Runs
D. Kimmince to L. Wolvaardt S. Luus
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
12 Runs
J. Jonassen to S. Luus L. Wolvaardt
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
N. Carey to L. Wolvaardt S. Luus
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
5 Runs
S. Molineux to S. Luus L. Wolvaardt
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 2 NB 5.4
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
3 Runs
D. Kimmince to S. Luus du Preez L. Wolvaardt
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • W 4.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
3 Runs
M. Schutt to S. Luus Van Niekerk
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 23.4
  • 03.5
  • W 3.6
3 OV
11 Runs
S. Molineux to Van Niekerk L. Lee
  • 62.1
  • 12.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
J. Jonassen to Van Niekerk L. Lee
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
M. Schutt to L. Lee Van Niekerk
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
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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