16 June, 2009
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Shelley Nitschke (centre) celebrates her 4-21 against South Africa.
Australia has set up a mouth-watering ICC Women's World Twenty20 semi-final meeting with host England after beating South Africa by 24 runs at Taunton on Tuesday.
The tourist reached 6-164 after choosing to bat first with openers Leah Poulton (22) and Shelley Nitschke (19) sending the Australians on their way.
Captain Karen Rolton top-scored with 43 batting at number four while Alex Blackwell ensured her side finished in style, smashing six fours and a six in an unbeaten, 22-ball 40.
South Africa began well in reply with Shandre Fritz (39) and Trisha Chetty (36) putting on 73 for the first wicket.
But the middle order was unable to maintain the momentum as South Africa slumped to 6-97.
Left-arm spinner Nitschke did the damage with the ball, taking 4-21 off four overs.
England thrashed Pakistan by 63 runs in the Pool B match.
Captain Charlotte Edwards led the way with 43 as her side reached 123, and in reply Pakistan was skittled for 60 runs inside 17 overs, with only two players reaching double figures.
Sarah Taylor (16) and Lydia Greenway (27), as well as Edwards, ensured England posted a respectable target, but ultimately it was let off by a very poor innings from Pakistan.
Holly Colvin was the pick of the England bowlers with figures of 3-18 off four overs.