ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Emirates Old Trafford. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Australia Women will face co-hosts South Africa Women at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Saturday, 13th June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
AUS vs SA (Australia Women vs South Africa Women) Match Details
| Match | AUS vs SA |
| League | ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 13th June 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
Australia Women vs South Africa Women (AU-W vs SA-W) Match Preview
Australia suffered a defeat against the Proteas (South Africa) in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup held in the UAE. The Australian team will be aiming to secure their seventh title in the shortest format of the game; they had previously won the title in 2023 by defeating this very team.
The South African team has entered this tournament with high hopes. They reached the finals of not only the 2023 and 2024 Women's T20 World Cups but also the 2025 Women's World Cup, yet faced defeat on all three occasions. However, having beaten India 4-1 in a five-match series earlier this year, they are in a strong position to break their losing streak.
ENG-W vs SA-W Pitch Report
Renowned for its pace and bounce, the Old Trafford pitch offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Batsmen can score quickly early in the game, but slow bowlers and spinners also play a crucial role in the second innings. The average first-innings score is around 160, and the team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first.
Who will win today Womens T20 World Cup 2026 between Australia Women vs South Africa Women?
Aaj ka SA-W vs AUS-W match kon jeetega: The Australian women's team is heavily favored to win today's big Group A opening match against South Africa at Manchester's Emirates Old Trafford.
Although South Africa stunned Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final, the six-time champions hold a significant statistical advantage heading into this tournament opener, thanks to their squad's impressive depth and excellent balance.
This marks the first time these two powerhouses will face each other in the T20 World Cup since South Africa's historic semi-final victory in 2024. Australia will be fully motivated to establish early dominance in the group.
AUS-W vs SA-W T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 11
- Won by AUS-W- 9
- Won by SA-W- 2
- Tied/No Result- 0/0
AUS-W vs SA-W Match Playing 11
Australia Women (AUS-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Beth Mooney(WK), 2. Georgia Voll, 3. Phoebe Litchfield, 4. Ellyse Perry, 5. Ashleigh Gardner, 6. Annabel Sutherland, 7. Tahlia McGrath, 8. Georgia Wareham, 9. Sophie Molineux(C), 10. Darcie Brown, 11. Megan Schutt
South Africa Women (SA-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Laura Wolvaardt(C), 2. Tazmin Brits, 3. Sune Luus, 4. Marizanne Kapp, 5. Anneke Bosch, 6. Chloe Tryon, 7. Nadine de Klerk, 8. Tumi Sekhukhune, 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba
Who will win AU-W vs SA-W Cricket match?
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