With constant rain and a threat of the match getting washed out, Australia would hope for a short period of play late in the night, as they take on South Africa in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup.
Barring the loss against India in the tournament opener, they have managed to do well throughout.
The absence of Ellyse Perry is a huge blow to the defending champions. The responsibility will be on Alyssa Healey, Beth Mooney, and Meg Lanning in the batting department.
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More than batting her batting, Australia will miss Perry’s contribution with the ball. Pressure will be on Megan Schutt to deliver with the ball.
As they take on South Africa, who have been unbeaten so far, it could be rain-affected short game than a full T20 match.
Lizelle Lee has been the key contributor for South Africa with the bat along with her captain Dane van Niekerk.
In the bowling department, they will depend on Shabnim Ismail, who has been brilliant for them. Niekerk has been handy with the ball as well.
With the match expect to be shortened in the best-case scenario, it will be interesting to see how teams approach the game. Australia could have a slight edge over South Africa with the kind of batting line-up they have.
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