Australia defeats South Africa by 65 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Australia opened the Women's T20 World Cup with a decisive 65-run victory over South Africa in Manchester. After scoring 172-8, Australia bowled South Africa out for 107. Phoebe Litchfield's quick 50 was pivotal, while Georgia Wareham took 3 wickets, helping Australia dominate the match. Earlier, Scotland secured its first World Cup win against Ireland, winning by 40 runs. South Africa must now face India on June 21 to keep its semifinal hopes alive.
- •Australia scored 172-8; South Africa managed only 107 all out.
- •Phoebe Litchfield contributed a rapid 50 runs for Australia.
- •Georgia Wareham took 3 wickets for 13 runs, named player of the match.
- •Scotland achieved its first World Cup victory against Ireland.
- •South Africa plays India next on June 21 in a crucial match.
- 7:55 PMBBC Sport — Australia start in style with impressive World Cup win against South Africa
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Australia thumps South Africa by 65 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener
"Australia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa for 107 in Manchester on Saturday. Going for a seventh title in the 10th World Cup, Australia battled to put up 172-8 then won by 65 runs at Old Trafford. Earlier in a blustery, overcast Manchester, Scotland earned its first World Cup win at Ireland's expense by a comfortable 40 runs.
"Australia started their ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a statement win after they beat South Africa by 65 runs at Old Traford in their opening match of the tournament.
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External links- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 7:55 PMAustralia start in style with impressive World Cup win against South Africa
Australia started their ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a statement win after they beat South Africa by 65 runs at Old Traford in their opening match of the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:03 PMAustralia thumps South Africa by 65 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Australia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa for 107 in Manchester on Saturday. Going for a seventh title in the 10th World Cup, Australia battled to put up 172-8 then won by 65 runs at Old Trafford. Earlier in a blustery, overcast Manchester, Scotland earned its first World Cup win at Ireland's expense by a comfortable 40 runs.
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