South Africa Women 23/0 in 5.0 Overs | Australia vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia opt to bowl against South Africa

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia Women opted to bowl first after winning the toss against South Africa in their final group-stage encounter, with skipper Tahlia McGrath citing the venue’s tendency to favor teams batting second and the improved conditions under lights. McGrath said her team was focusing on “a few little tweaks” ahead of the semifinals, aiming to build momentum with a complete performance. Australia made one change to their playing XI, bringing back leg-spinner Georgia Wareham. On Alyssa Healy’s fitness, McGrath maintained that her recovery remains a “day-by-day” process, though the star wicketkeeper-batter participated in training on the eve of the match.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted she would have also chosen to bowl first, given her side’s success in chases so far in the tournament. She expressed pride in her team’s collective batting efforts and described the fixture as a major opportunity to challenge one of the world’s best sides. Wolvaardt emphasized the occasion’s significance, noting that South Africa have never topped the group stage in any World Cup format. The Proteas made two changes — Nadine de Klerk and Masabata Klaas came into the XI. With both teams already familiar with each other’s strengths, McGrath playfully remarked that “bragging rights are on the line” in what promises to be a competitive contest.

South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Australia Women (Playing XI): Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney(w), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt