WATCH: Comical umpiring error leaves Australian players in splits during 2nd ODI against South Africa

Australian women and South African women are facing off each other in a three-match ODI series in Australia. Both teams are among the top teams in Women's cricket and usually have close-fought matches between them. 

Currently, Australia is leading the three-match by 1-0 after winning the first match convincingly by 8 wickets in Adelaide. Following their victory in the first ODI, Australia maintained their dominance in the series. With solid performances both with the bat and in the field, they positioned themselves favourably to secure another win.

In the second ODI, umpire Claire Polosak made a funny error in judgment during the match regarding the dismissal of South African batter Sune Luus. The umpire initially ruled Sune Luus not out to which the Australia Women decided to go to the third umpire. However, it became evident through the DRS that it was not out. 

But in a brain fade moment, Umpire Polasak gave the signal of out which she realized immediately and then reversed her decision. The Australian players Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King saw the funny side of it and shared a light laugh about the whole incident on the field. Watch the incident here:

When you get the call right ... but the signal wrong! 🤣🤣#AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/wfZPD1Z761

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 7, 2024

Marizanne Kapp holds the key to South Africa’s victory

Despite promising starts by players like Tazmin Brits and Anneke Bosch, South Africa struggled to capitalize on their innings. The consistent loss of wickets hindered their ability to build substantial partnerships. 
Marizanne Kapp emerged as a pivotal player for South Africa, anchoring the innings with her resilient batting. With the responsibility to steer her team to a competitive total, Kapp's performance became crucial in the context of the match. 

As Kapp found support from Nadine de Klerk, the importance of a solid partnership became evident for South Africa. With dynamic players like Chloe Tryon yet to bat, establishing stability in the middle overs became imperative for the visiting team and they are well in course to make a competitive score to challenge the mighty Australian women at their home turf. The South African Women need to win this match to stay in the series.