Australia secures 65-run victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Australia opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a victory over South Africa, winning by 65 runs at Edgbaston. Australia posted 172-8, with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 50 runs off 24 balls and Ellyse Perry contributing 36 runs. South Africa struggled in their reply, collapsing to 107 in 16.4 overs, as Georgia Wareham took 3 wickets for 13 runs. The win sets a competitive tone in Group 1, where India is also a key contender. South Africa will face India next on June 21.
- •Australia scored 172-8 in their T20 World Cup opener.
- •Phoebe Litchfield made 50 runs from 24 balls.
- •Georgia Wareham took 3 wickets for 13 runs.
- •South Africa managed only 107 runs in response.
- •Australia will look to maintain momentum in the next match against India.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Australia begin World Cup with crucial win over SA
- 4:48 PMBBC Sport — Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa
"Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a crucial 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
"Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:48 PMAustralia begin World Cup with crucial win over SA
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a crucial 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 4:48 PMAustralia begin World Cup with win over South Africa
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
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