Australia dominates South Africa in Women’s T20 World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Australia defeated South Africa by 65 runs in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on June 13 at Old Trafford. After scoring 172 for eight, Australia restricted South Africa to 107 all out in 16.4 overs. Georgia Wareham was named player of the match for her three wickets and 32 runs, while Phoebe Litchfield scored the highest for Australia with 50. The win marks a strong start for Australia in the tournament and showcases their competitive edge.
- •Australia posted 172 for 8 in their first innings.
- •South Africa was all out for 107 in 16.4 overs.
- •Georgia Wareham took three wickets for 13 runs.
- •Phoebe Litchfield top-scored with 50 runs.
- •The match took place at Old Trafford.
- 7:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wareham’s star turn helps Australia dominate South Africa in Women’s World T20
"Group 1: Australia, 172-8, beat South Africa, 107, by 65 runs Litchfield scores 50; Wareham takes three wickets for 13 Australia have blasted out a powerful statement of intent for the Women’s T20 World Cup, dominating South Africa to win their opening match by 65 runs. Australia made 172 for eight wickets off their 20 overs at Old Trafford, a target that always looked too much for South Africa, who were all out for 107, from 16.4 overs. Georgia Wareham, Australia’s player of the match after taking three wickets for 13 runs and contributing 32 with the bat, hailed her side’s spirit. She picked out Phoebe Litchfield, who top-scored with 50, and the new captain, Sophie Molineux, for special accolades. Continue reading...
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