Losing to the Aussies might not be that bad

It won't be the worst thing if the national women’s cricket team are beaten by Australia in their last league stage match of the World Cup tomorrow.

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It might even work in their favour.

Between 2020 and 2024, the SA side have reached the playoffs at all four World Cup tournaments they have played in the ODI and T20 formats, but they have not yet won a final.

Going into the semifinals next week with six successive victories under their belt might lead to complacency, and it would be disappointing if a team in such good form did not break the country’s drought in World Cup tournaments.

In their first game against England earlier this month, they were crushed in a 10-wicket defeat after being bowled out for just 69 runs.