DUBAI: South Africa has defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the first semifinal, knocking the reigning champions out of the Women's T20 World Cup. This victory serves as sweet revenge for South Africa, who lost to Australia in the previous final. Australia, seeking their fourth consecutive title, were comprehensively beaten. South Africa secured an effortless 8-wicket win with 16 balls remaining.

Score: Australia 134-5 (20) South Africa 135-2 (17.2)

Chasing a target of 135 runs, the South African women's team secured a comfortable victory, thanks to Anneke Bosch's scintillating unbeaten 74 off 48 deliveries. Captain Laura Wolvaardt contributed 42 runs off 37 balls. Tazmin Brits was dismissed after scoring 15, while Chloe Tryon remained unbeaten with 1 run.

Beth Mooney was Australia's top scorer with 44 runs off 42 balls. Tahlia McGrath scored 27 off 33 balls, while Ellyse Perry scored 31 off 23. Phoebe Litchfield remained unbeaten with 16 off 9. For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka took two wickets, while Marizanne Kapp and Lara Goodall claimed one wicket each.

This is only the second time Australia is exiting the Women's T20 World Cup without qualifying for the finals. Australia, the most successful team in the tournament's history, had won six out of the previous eight editions, finishing as runners-up once.