Australia will lock horns with South Africa in the first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE on Thursday, October 17. The Australians have been clinical in the tournament, winning all their league matches, and shall look to carry the form forward. Whereas, South Africa have also displayed good form and shall aim to put up a good fight.
Australia have played an aggressive brand of cricket in the marquee event, for which they are renowned. The side topped Group A, winning all four league games convincingly. Tahlia McGrath has led the side well without skipper Alyssa Healy, who is nursing an injury. Barring the tournament’s first edition in 2009, they have never lost in the semifinal, and McGrath would look to extend this record with another clinical performance.
Grace Harris did well in the last game, and she will look to deliver a strong show in this game alongside Beth Mooney. Tahlia McGrath will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Georgia Wareham and Ellyse Perry. Megan Schutt and Ashleigh Gardner have troubled the batters with good lines, and the pair will look to strike early with the new ball.
On the other hand, South Africa have enjoyed a good run in the tournament. In the group stage, the South African team registered three wins and lost just one game to England. It was a good show by the team in their last game against Bangladesh, winning by 7 wickets. They will face their toughest challenge in this tournament, and Wolvaardt will look to lead from the front and win.
Tazmin Brits is in form, and she will look to offer a steady start at the top alongside Laura Wolvaardt. The middle order will have a big responsibility at hand, and the team expects good performances from Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch and Chloe Tryon. The bowling attack will be up for a big challenge in this contest, and the team expects a good show from Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka with the new ball.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Details
Date and Time: 17 October 2024, Thursday, 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar app
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Pitch Report
The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a balanced one as it has something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers have struggled a bit as there isn’t much on the wicket, and they need to use their variations well. Spinners have enjoyed a good run here as the ball turns a bit.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Weather Report
The weather is expected to be warm with clear skies. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 34°C with 56% humidity.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Tahlia McGrath (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 10 |
Australia won | 09 |
South Africa won | 01 |
Prediction: Australia to win the match.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Key Players
Australia
- Ashleigh Gardner – She is widely regarded as one of the top all-rounders in world cricket and is in good form currently. Ashleigh Gardner is capable of turning the game with her all-round skills which makes her a crucial pick.
- Megan Schutt – She has bagged eight wickets in four games so far and hasn’t conceded many runs. The team has looked towards Schutt to get the job done with the ball in this tournament many times.
South Africa
- Tazmin Brits – She has been her side’s best batter so far. In the four games that she has played, Brits managed to score 155 runs and is currently the highest-run scorer of the competition. Her performance is very important for South Africa.
- Ayabonga Khaka– She will lead the pace attack of the South African side. Ayabonga Khaka is an excellent bowler and can take wickets when it matters most. Her role is vital in this crucial match of the tournament.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs South Africa, Semi-final 1 – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Ellyse Perry, Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt
All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers: Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Nonkululeko Mlaba

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