Australia vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Semi-Finals
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Australia are now only two wins away from retaining their Women’s T20 World Cup unless things drastically change sooner rather than later with this semi-final showdown vs South Africa next up.
DATE & TIME: Thursday 18th October, 2024: UAE – 5:00pm / USA (PST) – 7:00am / USA (EST) - 10:00am / UK – 3:00pm / South Africa - 4:00pm / Pakistan – 7:30pm / India– 7:00pm / Bangladesh – 8:00pm / Friday 18th October 2024: Australia – 12:00am
VENUE: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE
WEATHER: Sunshine at the start of play before clear skies later on with temperatures remaining inside the thirties.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: USA – Willow TV / West Indies – ESPN Caribbean / UK – Sky Sports / South Africa – SuperSport / Pakistan – PTV Sports & TEN Sports / India – Star Sports / Bangladesh – Nagorik TV
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: USA – Willow TV website / West Indies – ESPN Play Caribbean app / UK – Sky Go / South Africa – SuperSport app / Pakistan – Myco, Tamasha & Shoq / India – Disney+Hotstar / Bangladesh – Toffee / Australia – Amazon Prime Video
HOW TO GET TICKETS FOR THE 2024 ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP: Click here for the latest ticket information for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
AUSTRALIA FORM: FLAWLESS ACROSS THE GROUP STAGE WITH FOUR STRAIGHT VICTORIES
Australia have marched along without ever looking vulnerable over the course of the group stage so far, beating the likes of New Zealand and India in the process. This despite losing captain Alyssa Healy through injury along the way.
SOUTH AFRICA FORM: NET-RUN-RATE SEES PROTEAS ESCAPE A THRILLING GROUP B
South Africa were thankful to West Indies for beating England by such a margin that it pulled the latter’s net run-rate down below the Proteas’ total, with all three nations finishing on six points respectively.
AUSTRALIA BETTING ANALYSIS
When it comes to knockout cricket, Australia’s most experienced names always seem to step up. Ellyse Perry is a vital weapon whether it be with bat or ball and in Dubai, it’s her batting which bettors should specifically focus on. Expect a player of her quality to spend significant time at the crease and score 20+ runs via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market.
SOUTH AFRICA BETTING ANALYSIS
The Proteas boast the highest scoring batter across the group stage of this tournament and Tazmin Brits needs to come through for South Africa here in what is their toughest challenge yet. Brits is in superb form, racking up 155 runs across four innings at an average of 51.66 and investment in her to finish as South Africa’s top batter in this semi-final has to be favoured.
AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA EXPERT PREDICTION
South Africa’s top order batting and the volume of runs they have accumulated across the tournament so far makes them a genuine threat to Australia’s dominance. However, Australia’s bowling attack are a different kettle of fish compared to other sides and they’ve shut down their opponents at every turn thus far. Expect them to help lead Australia to another Women’s T20 World Cup final.
AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA TOP TIP: AUSTRALIA TO WIN
