SA W vs AUS W: It is a huge moment in the history of women’s cricket on this day. Given that the first T20 World Cup was held in 2009, Australia prevailed to win six titles and one runner-up position. Today, it is South Africa that beat the defending champion Australian team in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Those scenes of emotions from the South African camp cannot be forgotten-they staged a touching scene as Mlaba broke into tears, to be lifted in a warm embrace by captain Laura Wolvaardt to underscore how much this victory meant. The Proteas savored the joyous moments while the Australian players, including Alyssa Healy, reflected a somber mood.

Appropriately, the match finished on the back of Bosch’s winning shot – a precisely aimed full toss sent over deep square leg and deep mid-wicket to seal South Africa’s win, sparking lively player celebrations. And, in truth, the win is a pretty significant moment for cricket in South Africa and rewriting the narrative of women’s T20 cricket.

An unbelieveable run-chase from South Africa as they produce an upset to knock Australia out and enter the final 🤩🎉#T20WorldCup | #AUSvSA 📝: https://t.co/LaUX6P9eZF pic.twitter.com/kAFAlNYY5k

— ICC (@ICC) October 17, 2024

Records Tumbled

Interestingly, South Africa had never beaten Australia before in a World Cup game in this format and also the 96-run stand between Bosch and Wolvaardt was their highest for any wicket against Australia in T20Is.

Player of the Match: Anneke Bosch

“My heart is racing a lot, it was tough out there, glad we got past the line. I’m happy to have contributed some runs. Just keep scoring those runs, play with the conditions around and stick to what you do best (on the chat with Wolvaardt). His speeches before the game helps us focus on the game (On Paul Adams, the coach). It means a lot,can’t really describe, we knew we were capable, had a pretty good tournament coming into the game.

A quick-fire half-century ✅ Unbeaten in the chase ✅ Winning runs ✅

Anneke Bosch was the undisputed choice for the @aramco POTM after South Africa's stunning win against Australia in the #T20World Cup semi-final 🔥 #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/RcTPeMyR6P

— ICC (@ICC) October 17, 2024

Our bats, Taz (Brits) and Laura (Wolvaardt) have been incredible, the bowlers have been superb right through the tournament and to restrict them for under 140 tonight was outstanding. Thanks to all the support from our fans, we had plenty of them last time around (when they hosted the tournament in 2023), but they’ve stood by us and keep supporting us going ahead to the final”

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More Stats!

Australia Women’s Defeats In Women’s T20 World Cup Knockouts

• By 8 wickets vs ENG-W, The Oval, 2009 (Semi-Final)

By 8 wickets vs WI-W, Kolkata, 2016 (Final)

• By 8 wickets vs SA-W, Dubai, 2024 (Semi-Final)

Streaks and Records

• Australia’s Consecutive Wins: The streak of 15 consecutive wins in the Women’s T20 World Cup has been broken. No other team has won more than seven back-to-back games in the competition’s history.

Last Defeat in Women’s T20Is: The last defeat for Australia was also against South Africa, in Canberra in January. They won 11 straight games thereafter.

Consecutive 40-Plus Scores In Women’s T20 World Cup Knockouts

• 4 – Laura Wolvaardt* (2020-2024)

4 – Beth Mooney* (2020-2024)

• 3 – Meg Lanning (2014-2016)

Highest Targets Successfully Chased By South Africa Women In Women’s T20 World Cup

• 135 vs AUS-W, Dubai, 2024

124 vs ENG-W, Perth, 2020

• 119 vs WI-W, Dubai, 2024

115 vs NZ-W, Sylhet, 2014

• 114 vs BAN-W, Cape Town, 2023

Highest Partnerships Against Australia Women In Women’s T20 World Cup

• 122 – Beth Morgan & Claire Taylor* (ENG-W), The Oval, 2009

120 – Hayley Matthews & Stefanie Taylor (WI-W), Kolkata, 2016

• 118 – Suzie Bates & Aimee Watkins* (NZ-W), Tanton, 2009

96 – Laura Wolvaardt & Anneke Bosch (SA-W), Dubai, 2024

Highest Individual Scores For South Africa Women In Women’s T20 World Cup

• 101 – Lizelle Lee vs THA-W, Canberra, 2020

90 – Dane van Niekerk vs PAK-W*, Sylhet, 2014

• 74 – Anneke Bosch vs AUS-W*, Dubai, 2024 (Semi-Final)

68 – Tazmin Brits vs ENG-W, Cape Town, 2023 (Semi-Final)

• 67 – Lizelle Lee vs PAK-W*, Sylhet, 2014

With this now, South Africa will closely watch the second semi-final between WI and NZ which is tomorrow. Stay tuned for an epic encounter!

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