Women's T20 WC: SOUTH AFRICA Break 14-Year Run

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South Africa demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets to enter Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final.

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An unbeaten 74 from Anneke Bosch helped South Africa achieve Australia's total of 134/5 in just 17.2 overs in Dubai.

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Bosch struck eight fours and a six in her 48-ball innings, sharing a key stand of 96 with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42).

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South Africa's win means that Australia will miss out on a place in the Women's T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2010.

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Barring the 2009 final, which was played between England and New Zealand, Australia had featued in each of the last 7 finals.

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In Sunday's final, South Africa will take on the winner of Friday's second semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand.

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If New Zealand beat 2016 champions West Indies in the 2nd semi-final, the Women's T20 World Cup will see a new champion.

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Women's T20 WC: SOUTH AFRICA Break 14-Year Run

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South Africa demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets to enter Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final.

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An unbeaten 74 from Anneke Bosch helped South Africa achieve Australia's total of 134/5 in just 17.2 overs in Dubai.

Bosch struck eight fours and a six in her 48-ball innings, sharing a key stand of 96 with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42).

South Africa's win means that Australia will miss out on a place in the Women's T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2010.

Barring the 2009 final, which was played between England and New Zealand, Australia had featued in each of the last 7 finals.

In Sunday's final, South Africa will take on the winner of Friday's second semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand.

If New Zealand beat 2016 champions West Indies in the 2nd semi-final, the Women's T20 World Cup will see a new champion.

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