Australia and South Africa clash in Women’s T20 World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Australia faces South Africa in the opening match of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup at Old Trafford. Scheduled for 2.30pm BST and 11.30pm AEDT, both teams aim to start their campaigns strongly. Australia boasts six titles from nine editions, while South Africa has been a runner-up in the past two tournaments. The match is currently underway, with both teams delivering strong performances.
- •Match starts at 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AEDT.
- •Australia has six titles in nine editions of the tournament.
- •South Africa finished as runners-up in the last two World Cups.
- •The game is being played at Old Trafford.
- 12:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v South Africa: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup – live
"Updates from Old Trafford; play starts at 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AEDT Australia’s renewed hunger | Mail Daniel | Read the Spin Talk about jumping in the deep end. Australia, the most dominant nation in this competition with six triumphs from nine editions, and South Africa, beaten finalists in 2024 and 2023, get their tournaments underway in this clash of titans. Continue reading...
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