Alana\u2019s magical performance bundled out South Africa for 97 as Australia chased the target in 16.5 overs to finish at the top of the table. Australia will now take on India in the second semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe was very good. Nah, that was pretty awesome. It just felt like, get the ball in her hands and something was going to happen - and that certainly did today. She just relentlessly attacked the stumps, and we felt like every ball was going to be a wicket. Super happy for her. I\u2019ve heard she broke a lot of records - really special performance,\u201d Tahila said in the post-match presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYeah, she\u2019s a bit of an X-factor for us this World Cup. As soon as the Power-play was done, I had a quick chat with Ash, and we both agreed to bring her on. She took over and did the rest.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the chase of less than 100, Marizanne Kapp and Masabata Klaas gave South Africa an early breakthrough, removing Phoebe Litchfield (5) and Ellyse Perry (0) within the first six overs to put Australia under pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYeah, she\u2019s a bit of an X-factor for us this World Cup. As soon as the Power-play was done, I had a quick chat with Ash, and we both agreed to bring her on. She took over and did the rest.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan was to bat with really good intent. It still looked like a slightly tricky wicket, but if you played with intent, you got rewarded. That was the mindset. We lost a few early wickets, but the way \u201cVolly\u201d and \u201cMoons\u201d batted was really good. I\u2019m always a bit nervous on the sidelines - I\u2019m not a great watcher! (Laughs) But it was awesome to get the job done and walk away with some momentum heading into the semi-finals. (on facing India in the semis) Yeah, absolutely. We\u2019ve played a lot at that ground, and we\u2019ve played a lot against India - especially recently. But knockout games are crucial - anything can happen. Job one\u2019s done, qualifying. Job two, the knockouts - we\u2019re really excited for it,\u201d Tahila said of Australia\u2019s chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n