In the T20 Cricket World Cup, the Proteas defeated six-time champions Australia, knocking them out of the tournament. With this victory, the South African cricket team secured their spot in the final while preventing Australia from reaching their eighth final.
South Africa chased down their target of 135 with 16 balls to spare. The star of the match, Anneke Bosch, scored 74 runs off 48 balls. Captain Laura Wolvaardt also played brilliantly, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Australia finished their batting at 134-5, but South Africa’s offense proved unstoppable. South Africa had previously achieved this level of success when the tournament was held on home soil in 2023.
The second semi-final will take place on Friday between New Zealand and West Indies. This new tournament format marks the first time that neither Australia nor England will appear in the final. On Sunday, South Africa will face the winner of today’s match for the cup.
