Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Ellyse Perry provides on update on Alyssa Healy’s injury

While racing between the wickets in Australia’s Group A match against Pakistan, Alyssa Healy suffered a calf injury. She is rushing to recover in time for the semi-final match against South Africa on October 17 in Dubai after missing the following match against India.

Alyssa Healy used crutches to go to the Sharjah Cricket Stadium for last week’s match against India.

Her participation in the semi-finals is uncertain because she hasn’t been working with the team since her bizarre injury. Tahlia McGrath took the lead and guided the reigning champions to a nine-run victory over India.

Ellyse Perry, one of the Australian team’s most seasoned players, stated that she always cheers for Healy on the pitch, and this was true when McGrath took over. The all-rounder also gave an update on Healy’s injury condition, saying that the medical staff is working hard to get the batsman-wicketkeeper ready for the knockout stages.

We have a wide range of seasoned players and leaders in the group, and I consider myself really fortunate to have been a part of it for a while. Along with many other players, I’ve always been there to provide that support to Midge (Healy) or Tahlia at various stages throughout games. Prior to the semi-final match, Perry told the reporters, “It probably looked a little different with Midge off the field the other night, but in terms of the messaging and how we spoke, it was all the same” (via Fox Sports).

“I don’t think anything has changed in that regard, but the squad and medical staff will give her every chance to play tomorrow night. We’ll simply have to wait till the next day,” she continued.

Can South Africa exact revenge for losing in the 2023 World Cup final?

When South Africa plays the six-time champions in the semi-finals, they will have an opportunity to get even with Australia. In front of their home supporters in Cape Town, the Proteas lost heartbreakingly to the Women in Yellow in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup summit match.

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In the ten meetings between the two teams, Australia has prevailed nine times. They are unbeaten in the competition and will want to defeat Laura Wolvaardt‘s team to go to the finals. South Africa can compete with Australia, though, if they play to their full ability.