The Proteas Women produced a sensational performance in Dubai to upset defending champions Australia and seal a spot in Sunday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final.
Anneke Bosch’s inspired 74 unbeaten runs knocked out the tournament favourites and sent the Proteas to the showpiece.
Having restricted Australia to 134/5 in the first innings, South Africa’s top order put on a display of hitting under the lights of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42 from 37) leading the way along with opening partner, Tazim Brits (15 from 15).
But it was number three, Bosch, who really knocked the stuffing out of the Aussie bowling attack, scoring fast in her 74* from 48 deliveries to get her team well ahead of the rate. Meaning there were few late nerves even when skipper Wolvaardt departed with 15 runs still required.
And fittingly it was Bosch who hit the winning runs, sparking jubilant scenes among the South African contingent in Dubai. Written by Ntsako Mkhari
INTO THE FINAL 🇿🇦
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— ICC (@ICC) October 17, 2024
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