Healy's absence was confirmed at the time of the toss, and after Australia's defeat, she revealed the full extent of her injury.

Australia captain Alyssa Healy suffers a ruptured plantar fascia, sidelining her during the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals loss against South Africa. Healy's absence impacted Australia's title defense.

Speaking to reporters in the aftermath of Australia's defeat, quashing their bid of four T20 World Cup titles in a row, the 34-year-old revealed there may have been a scenario where she was willing to risk further injury by playing in the match.

Alyssa Healy has not ruled out the prospect of leading her Australia team out in their T20 World Cup semifinal and team medics are giving the skipper every possible chance to be fit for the clash against South Africa in Dubai.

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Defending champion Australia has crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in Dubai to all but qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals.

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Injured Alyssa Healy will miss Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa as the champions were put in to bat by the Proteas in Dubai.