5 records broken in AUS-W vs SA-W 2024 Women's T20 World Cup semifinal
South Africa Women secured a terrific victory over Australia Women in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup semi-final fixture on Thursday (October 17). As a result, they entered their second consecutive T20 World Cup final. On the other hand, Australia's remarkable 15-match win streak in the Women's T20 WC came to an end through the loss.
The Aussies batted first and were rocked early by a double strike. However, Beth Mooney (44) and Tahlia McGrath (27) kept the team in the hunt for a competitive total. Ellyse Perry (31) and Phoebe Litchfield (16*) were the major contributors later as they posted 134 on the board. Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas with two scalps.
In response, Laura Wolvaardt (42) and Tazmin Brits (15) provided a decent 25-run start for South Africa. Then, Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch (74*) stitched together a 96-run stand as South Africa went on to seal the win with 16 balls to spare.
On that note, let's take a look at the few records which were broken during the game.
#1 South Africa record their highest partnership for any wicket against Australia in T20Is
The second-wicket stand between Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch is now the highest partnership in a T20I game between the two teams. They added 96 runs off 65 balls and helped the team reach the final.
They went past Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner's partnership of 81 runs which came in February 2023.
#2 Laura Wolvaardt now has the joint-most consecutive 40-plus scores in Women’s T20 WC knockouts
Laura Wolvaardt now has the joint-most (four) consecutive 40-plus score in the Women's T20 WC knockouts. In her last appearance in the Women's T20 WC 2022 final, she slammed 61 off 48 against Australia in a losing cause.
Meanwhile, Beth Mooney also recorded her fourth consecutive 40-plus scores in this game as well. Former Australia captain Meg Lanning achieved the feat in three consecutive innings from 2014 to 2016.
#3 Beth Mooney becomes the fastest player to reach 3,000 T20I runs
Australia's top-scorer Beth Mooney etched her name into the history books with her impressive performance. After her team suffered two quick dismissals, the southpaw garnered 44 off 42 to steer the team in the right direction.
Mooney's knock helped her become the fastest player to reach the milestone of 3,000 T20I runs which she attained in her 100th innings. Stafanie Taylor (103) and Suzie Bates (105) are placed second and third, respectively.
#4 Anneke Bosch registers third-highest individual score in successful run chases in Women's T20 WC
Coming at No. 3, Anneke Bosch played an impactful innings to pave the way for South Africa to seal the chase easily. She hit 74* off 48 balls, with eight fours and a six. With this knock, she recorded the highest individual score in 2024 Women’s T20 WC.
Moreover, it was also the third-highest individual score in Women's T20 WC in successful run chases. Previously, Claire Taylor slammed an unbeaten 76 against Australia in 2009, followed by Sophie Devine's 75* against Sri Lanka in 2020.
#5 Highest target successfully chased by South Africa in Women’s T20 WC
The game will be memorable for South Africa as they recorded their highest successful chase in Women's T20 World Cup history.
Previously, they successfully chased down 124 against England in 2020. They also secured a 10-wicket victory against West Indies en route to a 119-run chase in this edition.