In the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, the South Africa Women will be taking on the Australia Women. The South Africa Women remained unbeaten throughout the league stages beating the likes of England, Thailand and Pakistan Women while their last game against West Indies Women got washed out. On the other hand, after having lost their opening game against India, defending champions Australia Women registered convincing wins over Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Both the teams will be high on confidence for this knock-out encounter and will be looking to perform with their highest of abilities in order to book a spot in the grand finale.
Let’s now look at the Today Match Prediction for this fixture
Match Details
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup- Semi-Final 2
South Africa Women vs Australia Women
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
March 5, Thursday at 01:30 PM IST
Head to Head: In their last four meetings, Australia Women have dominated and won all the four games.
February 3, 2018: Australia (96/3 in 11.3 overs) defeated New Zealand (117/9 in 20 overs) by 7 wickets (DLS Method)
November 25, 2018: India (168/4 in 19.4 overs) defeated Australia (164/6 in 20 overs) by 6 wickets.
Injury Status: There is currently no update on any injury unavailability.
Team Combination
Playing XI:
Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk (C), Marizanne Kapp, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Laura Wolvaardt, Trisha Chetty (wk), Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
South Africa Women Squad
Dane van Niekerk (C), Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Marizanne Kapp, Nondumiso Shangase.
Injury Status: Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of the tournament due to hamstring injury.
Team Combination
Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning (C), Rachel Haynes, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Megan Schutt.
Australia Women Squad
Meg Lanning (C), Alyssa Healy (wk), Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Rachel Haynes, Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen, Molly Strano, Nichola Carey, Delissa Kimmince, Erin Burns, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham.
We are backing the Australia Women to win this match.
WK: Lizelle Lee, Alyssa Healy
BT: Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Sune Luus
ALL: Jess Jonassen, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp
BW: Ayabonga Khaka, Georgia Wareham, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Captain choices: Beth Mooney, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Lizelle Lee.
Grand League Tip: It is expected to be a shortened game due to the rain forecast and therefore, make sure you pick your team accordingly.