South Africa vs Australia – World Cup Report – 6 in 6 for Aussies!

South Africa vs Australia – World Cup 2022 Report: Australia chased down their second consecutive 270+ target in ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 – this time against South Africa. This is South Africa’s first loss in this edition of Women’s World Cup.

Captain Meg Lanning led from front in the chase as she recorded her 15^th ODI century. This is Lanning’s 10^th century in a chase for Australia.

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington.

Toss: Australia won the toss and elect to bowl

Squads: 

South Africa:

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus (c), Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune

Australia:

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Megan Schutt

South Africa vs Australia Highlights:

Laura Wolvaardt continued her dream run in the World Cup with a well compiled 90 runs as Sune Luus (52) and Marizanne Kapp propelled South Africa to 271-5 in 50 overs. This meant Australia had to chase down yet another target of 270+ in World Cup cricket.

South Africa removed both Aussie openers with the score at 45 in 10.3 overs. Captain Meg Lanning helmed the innings with her 10^th century in a successful run chase. This is the most centuries by a female cricketer in a successful run chase. Australia chased down the target with 28 balls remaining.

Australia Women now have the world record for the longest winning streak while chasing in ODI cricket – 18 wins and counting. They beat Indian Men’s record of 17 consecutive wins during 2005-06 season.

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South Africa vs Australia  – Match 21 – World Cup Match Summary

South Africa 271-5 in 50 overs

Lizelle Lee 36 (44)- 3 fours

Laura Wolvaardt 90 (134) – 6 fours

Sune Luus 52 (51)  – 6 fours

Marizanne Kapp 30*(21) – 4 fours

Annabel Sutherland 6-0-26-1

Alana King 7-1-35-1

Australia 272-5 in 45.2 overs

Meg Lanning 135*(130) – 15 fours & 1 six

Tahlia McGrath 32 (35) – 1 four & 1 six

Ashleigh Gardner 22 (26) – 4 fours

Annabel Sutherland 22*(23) – 2 fours & 1 six

Shabnim Ismail 7-1-33-2

Chloe Tyron 8-0-44-2

Result: Australia won by 5 wickets

Player of the Match:  Meg Lanning

Points Table:

Australia – 12 points – 1st spot

South Africa – 8 points – 2nd spot