T20 World Cup - Aus vs SA - Doubting Australia - what a big mistake
Firdose Moonda looks back at Australia's 65-run win against South Africa in their opening game at the women's T20 World Cup
13/06Result
3rd Match, Group 1, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Manchester, Jun 13 2026
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
107 (16.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
13/06Result
3rd Match, Group 1, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Manchester, Jun 13 2026
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
107 (16.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
T20WC - Aus vs SA - Blockbuster opening for group of death at T20 WC
A lookahead to the marquee clash on Saturday
Women's T20 World Cup - Katey Martin and Veda Krishnamurthy on Australia
Veda Krishnamurthy and Katey Martin join Yash Jha to preview Australia's T20 WC campaign
Match Coverage
All Match NewsLitchfield takes the game and Ismail on with her fearlessness
South Africa's big loss leaves them with a negative run rate and knockout qualification chances that have suddenly slimmed
Litchfield, spinners hand Australia big win over South Africa
Australia's four-pronged spin attack took eight wicket to skittle South Africa for 107
Litchfield fit as Australia bat against SA
SA welcome back Ismail who had reversed her retirement ahead of the ODI World Cup
The laser focus of Kayla Reyneke, South Africa's brand-new point of difference
She used to be a javelin thrower, loves hitting the ball big and hates numbers, small or big
It's Australia vs South Africa, but not as you know it
Serial World Cup finalists against a transitional team with vulnerabilities, but who is who?
