South Africa beats Australia in women’s cricket for first time
South Africa secured a first-ever win over Australia in the women’s T20I format, on Sunday, after it pipped the home side by six wickets in Canberra.
Published : Jan 28, 2024 10:20 IST - 1 MIN READ
File - South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt in action. | Photo Credit: STU FORSTER/Getty Images
South Africa secured a first-ever win over Australia in women’s cricket, on Sunday, after it pipped the home side by six wickets in the second T20I of a multi-format series in Canberra.
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt starred for the Proteas with an unbeaten half-century in the chase, after a disciplined bowling performance restricted the Aussies to 142.
Medium pacer Masabata Klaas was the pick of the bowlers for the South Africans, with the 31-year-old ending with figures of 3/16 in her three overs.
Australia’s innings was salvaged by a late flourish from Grace Harris, who scored an 18-ball 31.
South Africa’s response was based on a measured opening stand between Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, which accounted for 75 runs inside 10 overs.
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Wolvaardt continued to hold one end up as Australian bowlers plugged in with a few wickets and eventually took her side to the target with one over to spare.