Australia beat South Africa in Women’s World Cup

Australia booked the last semi-final spot in the Women’s 20/20 World Cup today after defeating South Africa by 24 runs in their Group ‘A’ match at Taunton in England.



Batting first, Australia suffered a top-order collapse, finding themselves at 79 for five before closing on 164 for six off their allotted 20 overs.



South Africa were then restricted to 140 for seven.



Australia now join India, England and New Zealand in the knockout stages of the tournament.