Anneke Bosch of South Africa in action against Australia during the first semi final match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, at Dubai International stadium on Thursday.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

South Africa stun Australia to reach Women’s T20 World Cup final in Dubai

Proteas reach target with 16 balls to spare as Bosch scores a brilliant unbeaten 74

17 Oct 2024, 17:15 by A.K.S. Satish, Sports Editor · Gulf News

Dubai: Anneke Bosch scored a brilliant unbeaten 74 as South Africa stunned defending champions Australia by eight wickets to enter the Women’s T20 World Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a target of 135 to win, South Africa reached their target with 16 balls to spare, with Bosch, who struck eight fours and a six in her 48-ball innings, sharing a match-winning partnership of 96 with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42).