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The stage is set for a blockbuster ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal as the Proteas Women take on six-time champions Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday evening.

The match, scheduled to start at 6 PM local time will see South Africa aiming to reach their second consecutive T20 World Cup final.

Historically, Australia has dominated this fixture, winning nine of the ten T20 Internationals (T20I) between the two teams, including a 19-run triumph in last year’s T20 World Cup final.

However, South Africa’s only win against Australia in the format came in January of this year, a six-wicket victory in Canberra, giving them a big confidence boost going into this high-stakes match.

The Proteas have also been dominant at the Dubai International Stadium, winning all three T20I matches there during the current World Cup.

The Semi-Final is here! 🇿🇦🔥

The Proteas Women are set to take on Australia in a thrilling showdown, determined to secure their place in the final! 🏏💪

📺 Don’t miss a moment – catch all the action LIVE on Supersport!#AlwaysRising #T20WorldCup #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/txbEBlIcJd

— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 17, 2024

Captain Laura Wolvaardt believes this gives her side confidence going into the game.

“It’s a massive game for us. It brings back memories of facing Australia in the final last year, but a lot has happened since then. The win against them earlier this year gives us positive energy, knowing that if we play our best cricket, they are beatable.”

Australia’s depth remains a key challenge, with Wolvaardt acknowledging their ability to bounce back even after losing wickets:

“Their depth is just incredible, and they’ve gone to (batter) eight and nine quite a few times. Tomorrow, it will be about controlling that run rate as much as we can and matching up smartly against their line-up.”

United As One 🏏🌍📸

Every challenge, every game, we rise together. Now to conquer the semi-final on Thursday!

Let’s make history, Proteas Women! 💪🖼️#AlwaysRising #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #T20WorldCup #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/RUnq3zwQ9A

— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 16, 2024

The West Indies will take on New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah tomorrow, Friday 18 October, and then it’s on to the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 20 October.

Come on Proteas!

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