Australia vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage
Australia and South Africa collide in a fixture that could end up being the rehearsal for a future final.
Date & time:
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Weather: Cloudy but dry with temperatures of 16c.
How to watch: UK – Sky Sports Sky Go / USA – Willow TV & CricBuzz
Australia vs South Africa prediction
Australia has for so long been dominant in Women’s cricket but that dominance has shown signs of fading in recent tournaments. They failed to win both the last ICC T20 World Cup and the most recent 50-over World Cup and under the captaincy of Sophie Molineux there is pressure on their shoulders. The squad remains stacked despite the retirements of Meg Lanning and Alyssa Healy but they take on a side capable of matching them for power.
South Africa welcome Shabnim Ismael back to the international fold and in batting all-rounder Laura Wolvaardt, boasts one of the very best in the world today. Nadine De Klerk and Marizanne Kapp provide further strength in both the batting and bowling departments and like the Australians, their line-up is extremely deep. With that in mind, consider the value play of backing the Proteas.
Australia vs South Africa tip: South Africa to win
