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SA Women vs AUS Women Umpiring decision (Source: Twitter)
The matches between South Africa Women and Australia Women are known to be a critical battles in the Women’s cricket as both the teams are known for their competitive spirits. After winning first ODI against South Africa Women, the Australian Women’s team came out all guns blazing in the second ODI of the three ODI match series.
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In the second ODI of the current series between Australia and South Africa, a comedic incident unfolded featuring on-field umpire Claire Polosak. Initially, Polosak correctly ruled batter Sune Luus as not out on the final delivery of the 24th over. Upon review by the Australians, the on-field decision remained unchanged, as the ball struck Luus outside the line of the off-stump during her attempted sweep shot.
Nevertheless, when instructed by the third umpire to uphold her initial ruling, Polosak signaled Luus as dismissed. Claire Polosak quickly acknowledged her mistake and signaled "not out" while apologizing for the error. Australian fielders Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner shared a laugh as they observed the umpire's blunder. In the subsequent over, Gardner claimed Luus' wicket, dismissing the former South African captain for just 19 runs off 33 balls.
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Umpire 🤣😂pic.twitter.com/9163CYIK3d
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 7, 2024
Australia in control in second ODI against South Africa
After securing victory in the first ODI against South Africa, Australia now has the opportunity to clinch the series with a commanding 2-0 lead. As of now, the hosts appear to be in control of the match, with South Africa consistently losing wickets at regular intervals. Tazmin Brits (21), Anneke Bosch (44), and Sune Luus (19) all made promising starts, but failed to capitalize on them. The responsibility once again falls on Marizanne Kapp (35*) to guide her team to a competitive total.
Kapp is currently partnered with Nadine de Klerk at the crease, and the dynamic Chloe Tryon is yet to come to bat. However, with the score at 136/4 and over 20 overs remaining, the visiting team requires a solid partnership to set the stage for a strong finish.