Australia Women and South Africa Women are set to lock horns at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester in Match 3 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. With both teams in excellent form, this promises to be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament’s opening stage.
Australia, the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history with six titles, will be looking to begin its campaign on a strong note. They still have unfinished business against South Africa, who knocked them out in the semi-finals of the 2024 edition. The Australians will aim at chasing a seventh T20 World Cup crown and their first since lifting the trophy in 2023.
South Africa, meanwhile, has established themselves as one of the strongest teams in world cricket over the past few years. They reached the finals of the 2023 and 2024 Women’s T20 World Cups and also made it to the final of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Although they finished runners-up on all three occasions, their recent 4-1 series win over India has given them plenty of confidence heading into this tournament.
With both teams coming into the tournament in good form and with their eyes on the trophy, fans can look forward to a thrilling contest in Manchester.
Pitch Report
Old Trafford is known for offering good pace and bounce, making it a balanced venue for both batters and bowlers. Batters can take advantage of the conditions early on and score freely, but as the match progresses, slower bowlers and spinners often become more effective and can play a key role in the second innings.
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Interestingly, only two Women’s T20Is had been played at Old Trafford before the start of this T20 World Cup. The most recent match took place in 2025, when India comfortably chased down a target of 127 to beat England by six wickets.
Weather Reports
The weather in Manchester for the Australia Women vs South Africa Women match is expected to be mostly cloudy. The temperature is likely to be around 12.5°C, with humidity levels hovering at 84%.
There is a 25% chance of rain during the game, but the forecast does not currently suggest any major threat of interruptions. The cool and overcast conditions could help the fast bowlers early on, especially with the new ball, while batters may need some time to adjust before playing their shots freely.
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Australia W vs South Africa W – Head-to-Head
Matches Played – 11
Won by AUS W – 9
Won by SA W – 2
Tie/NR – 0
Australia w vs South Africa w: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women’s Predicted Playing XI
Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (C), Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
South Africa Women’s Predicted XI
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
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Frequently asked questions
Where will the Australia vs South Africa T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match be played?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and South Africa is all set to be played at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
When will the Australia vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?
The Australia vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played on June 13, 2026.
What time does the Australia and South Africa match start?
The match between Australia and South Africa will start at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time).
Which TV channel will broadcast the Australia vs South Africa T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The Australia vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch the Live streaming of Australia vs South Africa T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The Australia vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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