ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2023: As part of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, the final between South Africa and Australia is happening today. Aussies as the defending champions. South Africans are entering the ring with the aim of winning the cup for the first time.
First Published Feb 26, 2023, 6:08 PM IST
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which is being held in South Africa, has reached its final stage. Today, South Africa and Australia are clashing in the final at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa, who have not reached the finals of ICC tournaments (men’s and women’s) so far, are preparing for the final battle at home with miracles, while the Aussies, who have already won five trophies in this format, are ready to kiss the trophy for the sixth time.
The Australian team won the toss and will bat first in the final of the T20 World Cup being held at Newlands. South Africa will come to bowl.
So far, Aussies have not lost against South Africa in T20s only in ICC tournaments. Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy and Ashley Gardner are in excellent form in that team. Captain Meg Lanning is also in touch after playing a crucial innings against India. It is a challenge for South Africa to contain them.
But South Africa also lost in the first match of this tournament but the way they bounced back is exemplary. After winning consecutive matches and defeating England in the semis, Safaris created a record as the team that reached the final of the ICC tournament for the first time in the history of their country’s cricket. In that team, openers Laura Wolwart and Tazmin Brits are in good form. Along with them Marijane Kaap is also impressive with good performances. Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka are bowling among the bowlers. With this, the fans are expecting an exciting thriller between the two teams.
