Australia are all set to face South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, October 17.

Australia and South Africa: Performance so far 

Australia will enter this match in dominant form, having topped Group A with an impeccable record of four wins from four matches. They will be eager to maintain their unbeaten streak as they eye another World Cup final appearance. South Africa, meanwhile, secured their place in the semi-final by finishing second in Group B with three victories from four encounters. Despite a solid performance in the group stage, they face a tough challenge against the defending champions.

Women’s T20 World Cup: AU-W vs SA-W

Date and Time: October 17: 2:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local/ 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been a tough venue for batters throughout this tournament, known for its slow pitch conditions that often lead to low-scoring contests. The surface has provided significant assistance to bowlers, making it difficult for teams to post high totals. Batting first could prove advantageous, as the pitch is expected to slow down further as the match progresses, making run-scoring even harder in the second innings. Captains winning the toss may look to bat first, aiming to put runs on the board and then exploit the conditions later with the ball.

AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Ellyse Perry, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits
All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux, Nonkululeko Mlaba

AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Ash Gardner (vc)
Choice 2: Ellyse Perry (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)

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AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen

AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 15, 2024, 2:00 pm GMT):

AU-W vs SA-W (Image Source: Screenshot Dream11)

Squads:

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Mieke de Ridder

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