England-W vs South Africa-W semifinal: SA beats England by 6 runs to reach the final of Women’s T20 World Cup

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England-W vs South Africa-W semifinal: SA beats England by 6 runs to reach the final of Women's T20 World Cup

The action in the second semifinal has been exciting as well, especially after Australia upset India in the previous semifinal to earn a position in the finals. The SA overcame ENG by a slim margin of 6 runs in the second semifinal game between SA and ENG.

South Africa made 164/4 in their first innings, whereas England was coasting when the final three overs of their innings changed the course of the match. At the end of the 16th over, England had scored 131 runs, and even though South Africa claimed the important wicket of Nat Sciver-Brunt in the 17th, England appeared to be able to continue scoring at the same pace.

Ayabonga Khaka, collecting three wickets, bowled what might be remembered as the game-changing over of the tournament. The victory was subsequently secured by Shabnim Ismail’s dismissal of England captain Heather Knight in the final over. Previously, South Africa’s powerplay inning got off to a poor start, but the openers picked up the pace and put up a stout defence.

Ending with a half-century, Laura Wolvaardt‘s opening partnership with Tazmin Brits produced 96 runs. With Brits’ second consecutive half-century, who had previously failed to reach 140 in this competition, South Africa grabbed control and was poised to surpass 170.

Following a sensational 19th over from Sophie Ecclestone in which she claimed two wickets, South Africa reached 164/4 after the 20th over went for 18. For the first time ever, South Africa has advanced to the T20 World Cup final, where they will take on the formidable Australia on Sunday.

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