Australia bats first against South Africa in World Cup clash
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Australia is batting against South Africa in an ICC Cricket World Cup match today. The match features the return of South Africa's Ismail, who reversed her retirement ahead of the tournament. Australia aims to secure a strong position as they pursue World Cup success. The game is ongoing, and updates on the score and player performances are expected throughout.
- •Australia bats first against South Africa at the ICC Cricket World Cup.
- •South Africa welcomes back Ismail after her return from retirement.
- •The match is currently ongoing with no final result yet.
- 1:33 PMESPNcricinfo — Litchfield fit as Australia bat against SA
"SA welcome back Ismail who had reversed her retirement ahead of the ODI World Cup
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