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The first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between Australia and South Africa. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai at 7:30 PM IST.
Australia finished at the top of the table with 4 wins in 4 matches. They are in excellent form with their batters and bowlers performing consistently throughout the group stages of the tournament. They will start as the favourites to win this match and qualify for the finals of the tournament.
South Africa qualified for the semis after some help from the West Indies. They started off well but there is still room for improvement in the batting department. The bowlers have done a good job till now and a similar performance will be expected from them in the first semi-final.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia women: Grace Harris, Beth Mooney (wk), Tahlia McGrath (c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
South Africa women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeka Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai has been a balanced one. The pacers have got assistance with the new ball and the spinners have come into play as the game progresses. Batters, once set, can play their shots. The average first innings score here is 122 runs but expect it to be around 150 in this match. Chasing sides have won 6 of the 10 games at Dubai.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Top-order batters from both sides will be important in fantasy cricket.
- All-rounders and spinners will be a must and top C/VC options.
- Australia expected to win this game so try to pick all the Aussie bowlers.
- Try the Australian top-order batters as C/VC in the big leagues.
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Beth Mooney (AU-W)
- Beth Mooney is known for her consistency at the top of the order. She likes to bat till the end and can score big in this match as well. A must in your fantasy teams.
- She has 167 runs against South Africa in 3 innings this year at an impressive average of 83.50.
Ellyse Perry (AU-W)
- Ellyse Perry is one of the greats of the game and arguably the best ever in women’s cricket. She’s a proven match-winner with both bat and ball over the years.
- She has 320 runs in 15 innings this year at an average of 26.70 at a strike rate of 118.10. Perry has been far from her best this year but she’s a big match player and worth backing in your fantasy teams.
Marizanne Kapp (SA-W)
- Marizanne Kapp is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket and she’ll be a key player for the Proteas in this important fixture.
- She has 96 runs and 2 wickets against Australia in T20Is this year. Kapp is capable of winning matches with both bat and ball.
Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Australia Bat First
- Tahlia McGrath will be a good differential pick alongside Grace Harris.
- Try Ayabonga Khaka and Annerie Dercksen in your fantasy teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping Tazmin Brits.
If South Africa Bat First
- Try Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt as C/VC in Mini GLs/GLs.
- You can take the risk of dropping Megan Schutt.
- Georgia Wareham will be a good C/VC option for the grand leagues.
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team

Grand League Team
