Australia advanced to the knockout stage after securing a six-wicket victory over India at Lord's, which successfully eliminated India from the tournament and allowed Australia to preserve their winning momentum despite less than 48 hours between matches.
"Personally, I took heaps of confidence (out of the India game) and also knowing that the team did really well as well ...
the semi-finals are an even bigger occasion, so knowing that I've got that under my belt, and with a massive crowd and against a really strong Indian team, gives me lots of confidence," Hamilton explained.
The upcoming semifinal marks Hamilton's first career match at The Oval, prompting her to join an optional training session to examine the outfield and pitch conditions before the toss.
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"Everyone feels nervous, and you always have those moments, but running out, singing the anthem in front of so many people (at Lord's) and knowing how much it means to everyone, you always have those couple of nerves, but I think once you get that first over under underway you settle into the game," Hamilton continued.
Tournament organizers reported that total attendance for this World Cup reached approximately 160,000, doubling the figures from the 2017 tournament in England, with sell-out crowds recorded at Edgbaston, The Oval, and Lord's.
"It's a fast turnaround, but I think it's really good in T20 cricket to have that momentum, we're all ready to go and can't wait," Hamilton stated.
