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Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into Women's T20 World Cup semis

With the comfortable win, Australia made it a perfect four wins from their four group games to cruise into the semifinals of the cricketing extravaganza. Chasing a par 125, Australia reached their target with 21 balls to spare with McGrath hitting a powerpacked 33-ball 57. Australia were put under pressure by South Africans in the chase early as at one stage they were in trouble at 40 for three but McGrath and Gardner (28 not out off 29) went for their shots in a fourth-wicket partnership of 81 to secure victory for the champions.

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup: Tahlia McGrath And Ashleigh Gardner Take Australia Into Semi-finals

Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner took Australia into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday with aggressive batting to defeat South Africa by six wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Chasing 125 to win, Australia were in trouble at 40 for three but McGrath and Gardner went for their shots in a fourth-wicket partnership of 81 to secure victory for the defending champions with 21 balls to spare.

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates

SA vs AUS, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates: Australia captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to against South Africa in a crunch Group A encounter at the St Geroge's Park in Gqeberha. Alyssa Healy is out injured due a quad strain and is replaced by Annabel Sutherland in the playing XI. With three wins out of as many outings, Australia sit top of Group A, while South Africa, following their shock defeat to Sri Lanka in the tournament opener, are third with two points so far. Earlier in the day, England defeated India by 11 runs in a possible group-deciding game at the same venue. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sri Lanka vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Momentum vs Sri Lanka

SL vs AUS, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be going up against Australia in their next Group A match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday at the St George's Park, Gqeberha. Sri Lanka defeated South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two games and began their campaign on a winning note. On the other hand, Australia also have a similar run in the tournament so far as they have also defeated New Zealand and Bangladesh and have claimed the top-spot in the Group A points table. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Women's T20 World Cup: Brown, Wareham star in Australia's win over Bangladesh

Bangladesh to throw a challenge at Australia, who registered their second win of the Women's T20 World Cup at the St. George's Park on Tuesday.After Brown's two ealry strikes, it was the scuccessful comeback of Wareham, who took three wickets, that tied the Bangladesh women into knots. Wareham was named the 'Player of the Match' for her spell of 3/20, while Brown's figures read 2/23.The duo's effort restricted Bangladesh to 107/7 despite a half-century by captain Nigar Sultana.Australia won by eight wickets, with captain Meg Lanning making 48 not out.

Women's T20 WC: All-round Australia Continue Winning Run With Eight-Wicket Triumph Over Bangladesh

A top-notch bowling spell from spinner Georgia Wareham combined with a brilliant knock from skipper Meg Lanning helped Australia continue their winning run in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh at Gqeberha on Tuesday. Lanning led a successful pursuit of Bangladesh's 107, of which captain Nigar Sultana contributed 57 in 50 balls, with Georgia Wareham (3/20) among the Australian bowlers to shine. Darcie Brown chipped in with two for 23 before Alyssa Healy and Lanning's partnership of 69 runs laid the foundations for the chase.

"Felt Like Class 10 Student Trying To...": Delhi Capitals Co-Owner Parth Jindal's Honest Admission After Women's Premier League Auction

Delhi Capitals started slow at the Women's Premier League auction on Monday but were able to end up with a solid squad with big names like Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Australia legend Meg Lanning. While the action played out mostly in their favour, Delhi Capitals chairman and co-owner Parth Jindal said that it was a challenge for him and his team to prepare for the auction as most of the players were unknown to him. Jemimah ended up being the costliest player for the Delhi franchise with Rs 2.2 crore while the U-19 Women's World Cup winner Shafali Verma was bought for Rs 2 crore.

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Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into Women's T20 World Cup semis

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup: Tahlia McGrath And Ashleigh Gardner Take Australia Into Semi-finals

South Africa vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Momentum vs Sri Lanka

Women's T20 World Cup: Brown, Wareham star in Australia's win over Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC: All-round Australia Continue Winning Run With Eight-Wicket Triumph Over Bangladesh

"Felt Like Class 10 Student Trying To...": Delhi Capitals Co-Owner Parth Jindal's Honest Admission After Women's Premier League Auction

WPL Auction: How the WPL franchises stack up