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T20 World Cup SF2: SA-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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With a dream Final at the MCG on the horizon, both these teams will be very motivated to get there, for different reasons.

South Africa have never reached a T20 World Cup Final. In fact, they have only ever reached the Semi Finals in one of six editions before this tournament, back in 2014. So, their performance in the group stages, where they went unbeaten is cause for optimism.

Australia are facing issues. The tournament hosts and favourites, who have been dreaming of a sold-out T20 World Cup Final at the MCG, will be hoping to overcome two key issues. First, star all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. Second, and more pressing, is the rain threat in Sydney.

If there is no result, South Africa progress, and Australia miss the chance to host a Final at a sold-out MCG on International Women’s Day this Sunday.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Beth Mooney is the unsung hero of the Australian team. She has scored five half centuries in her last nine T20I knocks, including two in the group stage.
  • Alyssa Healy also scored two half centuries in the group stage.
  • Dane van Niekerk is a crucial player for South Africa. She scored 46 in her first match, followed by two low scores.
  • Marizanne Kapp is also crucial. She is in a good run of form with the bat, where she has scored 44, 22, 38 and 31 in her last four knocks, including the warm up matches.
  • Kapp scored 22 and took 4/16 vs Australia in a warm up match.
  • Can Ashleigh Gardner step up in the absence of Ellyse Perry? Gardner made scores of 34, 22* and 20 in the group stage, so going on with her starts will be key.
  • One player to watch is Rachael Haynes. Australia might very well not be here if it wasn’t for her innings vs Sri Lanka. She has 177 runs in her last seven knocks at 35.40.
  • Lizelle Lee was the fifth-highest run-scorer in last year’s WBBL. She scored a century vs Thailand in the group stage but just eight runs across her other two games. Key player.
  • Mignon du Preez has 82 runs vs Australia at 41.00. This includes a half century (53). Her and Laura Wolvaardt could be key in the middle order – Wolvaardt scored a terrific 53* (36) last game.
  • Jess Jonassen is in a great run of form: 13 wickets in her last eight T20I games.
  • Shabnaim Ismail enjoys playing Australia. She has nine wickets in just four games against them.
  • Megan Schutt has burst into form with two three-fors in a row (3/21 vs Bangladesh and 3/28 vs New Zealand).
  • Georgia Wareham was Player of the Match vs New Zealand with a superb 3/17.

Stats and Facts

  • Australia have won all four meetings vs South Africa in T20Is.
  • All these matches have been at T20 World Cups.
  • If there is no result in this match due to rain, South Africa will progress to Sunday’s Final at the MCG.
T20 World Cup SF2: SA-W vs AUS-W Dream11: Healy and Mooney will be key.

Possible Playing 11

South Africa: 1. Lizelle Lee, 2. Dane van Niekerk (c), 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Mignon du Preez, 5. Laura Wolvaardt, 6. Sune Luus, 7. Chloe Tyron, 8. Trisha Chetty (wk), 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba

Australia have some thinking to do as to how they replace the injured Ellyse Perry.

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Ashleigh Gardner, 4. Meg Lanning, 5. Rachael Haynes, 6. Annabel Sutherland, 7. Delissa Kimmince/Sophie Molineux, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Nicola Carey, 10. Georgia Wareham, 11. Megan Schutt

SCG Pitch Report and Conditions

With the pitch under covers, the track could have some zip to it.

However, the real worry is the weather. There is the possibility of some breaks in the rain in the evening in Sydney, so Australia will be hoping there is enough time to allow for at least a 10-over game.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Provided the weather holds, Australia have enough quality, even without Ellyse Perry, to win this game against a spirited South Africa team.

Thanks for reading!

Charbel Coorey
Charbel Cooreyhttps://cricblog.net
Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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