Australia captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bat first against hosts South Africa in the final of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 here at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.
India's chances of reaching a second consecutive final are boosted as Rohit Sharma's side remains in second place on the standings with a 58.93 point percentage, while Sri Lanka are also in the mix in third with 53.33%.
Australia's Pat Cummins combined with Josh Hazlewood to wreak havoc on South Africa with a sensational spell late on day four, after they declared their first innings on the overnight score of 475/4 in pursuit of a cleap sweep in the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Day three had to be abandoned without play due to persistent showers, leaving Khawaja unbeaten at 195 runs in 368 deliveries. On Day three, the 36-year-old posted his best score of 174 and appeared unfazed by South Africa's pace trio.
Josh Hazlewood is scheduled to miss another Test as he recovers from a side strain. Scott Boland, the hero of last year's Ashes, has retained his place in the eleven, with the local star expecting to continue his outstanding form.
International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday rated the Brisbane pitch on which the first Test between Australia and South Africa was played as "below average".