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Australia wins toss and opts to bowl vs. South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Australia chose to bowl after winning the toss in a World Cup match deciding semifinal spots, with the winner topping the table and the loser facing England.

  • Soon, Tahlia McGrath won the toss and Australia chose to bowl at Holkar Stadium on Saturday.
  • Australia arrives on an unbeaten 13-match streak and atop the table as seven-time champions with 11 points, while South Africa trails by a point.
  • The pitch should favour batters and evening dew may help the side chasing, after Australia elected to bowl on the batting-friendly pitch conditions at Holkar Stadium.
  • With a semifinal place at stake, the winner will finish as table-toppers and face co-hosts India in the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, while the loser will play four-time champion England in Guwahati.
  • Key players from both squads are set to shape the match at Holkar Stadium, with South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp, and Australia featuring Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath.
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Australia wins toss and opts to bowl vs. South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Tahlia McGrath won the toss and Australia opted to bowl against South Africa in a Women’s Cricket World Cup match that will determine the semifinals lineup.

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