Aussie women in T20 WC semis
Australia defeated South Africa by 24 runs on Tuesday to claim the
last place in the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals.Australia made
164-6 but they were struggling at 79 for 5 at one stage before Karen
Rolton (43) and Alex Blackwell (40 not out) rescued the situation.
Right-arm medium pacer Shabnin Ismail was the most successful bowler
for South Africa with figures of 3 for 27 in four overs.
South Africa got off to a flying start in their reply with Shandre
Fritz (39) and Trisha Chetty (36) putting on 73 for the first wicket.
But opening bowler Shelley Nitschke claimed 4-21 to put the brakes on
as South Africa finished at 140 for 7.
TAUNTON, England, AFP |
