Australia Set to Face South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

Australia vs South Africa: Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Preview

The Women's T20 World Cup is about to commence, with Australia taking on South Africa at Old Trafford. As the reigning champions with six titles to their name, Australia is considered the frontrunner in this tournament. Their squad is exceptionally strong, and they have a reputation for excelling in high-stakes matches. Conversely, South Africa boasts a formidable team as well, but they will need to match Australia's mental fortitude to succeed in what promises to be a closely contested match. South Africa previously finished as runners-up in both the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.

Match Details: Australia Women vs South Africa Women

Date, Time, and Venue

The match between Australia and South Africa is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting at 7:00 PM IST.

Broadcast Information

In India, Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the tournament, allowing fans to catch the action on their channels.

Live Streaming Options

Viewers can also watch the match live via the JioHotstar app and website in India.

Team Lineups

Australia Squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Nicola Carey, Grace Harris, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton.

South Africa Squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk.