Australia Women vs South Africa Women T20 World Cup 2026 Live: Australia Women win by 65 runs
Australia Women have set a competitive target of 173 runs for South Africa Women in Match 3 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. After being asked to bat first, Australia recovered from an early collapse thanks to an explosive half-century from Phoebe Litchfield and valuable middle-order contributions from Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!At the innings break, South Africa require 173 runs from 20 overs to begin their campaign with a victory.
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Match Summary
- Match: Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Match 3
- Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Status: Innings Break
- Australia Women: 172/8 (20 Overs)
- Target for South Africa: 173 runs
Australia’s Innings: Litchfield Leads the Fightback
Australia suffered a nightmare start, losing Georgia Voll for 0 in the very first over and Beth Mooney for just 7 runs soon after.
However, Phoebe Litchfield counterattacked brilliantly, smashing 50 runs off just 24 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six. Her aggressive batting shifted the momentum back in Australia’s favour.
Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry added 36 off 26 balls, while Georgia Wareham (32) and Annabel Sutherland (21) chipped in with crucial runs during the middle overs.
In the final overs, Nicola Carey (13)* and Kim Garth (5)* ensured Australia crossed the 170-run mark.
South Africa Bowlers Keep Australia Under Control
Despite conceding 172 runs, South Africa’s bowling attack produced timely breakthroughs.
Best Bowling Figures
- Nonkululeko Mlaba: 2 wickets for 22 runs
- Ayabonga Khaka: 2 wickets
- Nadine de Klerk: 2 wickets
- Marizanne Kapp: 1 wicket
- Shabnim Ismail: 1 wicket
Their disciplined effort prevented Australia from posting a total beyond 180.
Australia Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | 50 (24) |
| Ellyse Perry | 36 (26) |
| Georgia Wareham | 32 (22) |
| Annabel Sutherland | 21 (14) |
| Nicola Carey | 13* |
| Beth Mooney | 7 |
| Georgia Voll | 0 |
Total: 172/8 in 20 overs
Can South Africa Chase 173?
South Africa possess a strong batting lineup featuring Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Suné Luus, Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk. However, chasing 173 against Australia’s experienced bowling attack on the Manchester surface will require an aggressive yet composed approach.
An opening partnership of at least 50–60 runs could prove decisive if South Africa are to pull off the chase.
Australia Women vs South Africa Women T20 World Cup 2026: Match Situation
- Australia Women: 172/8
- South Africa Target: 173
- Overs Remaining: 20
- Required Run Rate: 8.65 runs per over
Stay tuned for the second innings and full match highlights as this exciting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash unfolds.
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