Australia Women vs South Africa Women, ICCWWC_T20 2026, Today Match Prediction

AUSW vs RSAW Match Prediction & Analysis

Australia Women and South Africa Women lock horns in the 3rd match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, 13th June at Old Trafford, Manchester and the scheduled start time is 7:00 PM IST. Two of the strongest teams in Group A square off with huge implications early on and the outcome of this match could well decide on which team tops the group. 

Head to Head Record in Women's World Cup's: Australia Women and South Africa Women faced off in 8 matches till date in the Women's T20 World Cup where Australia has dominated completely with seven wins, while the Proteas managed to win just one match. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AUSW

W W W W W

WIW

131/10 in 20.0 6.55

IWT20WCWM 2026

Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 6 wickets 10 Jun 2026

AUSW

132/4 in 15.0 8.8

ENGW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

IWT20WCWM 2026

Australia Women beat England Women by 5 wickets 08 Jun 2026

AUSW

158/5 in 18.2 8.62

WIW

61/3 in 10.0 6.1

WI-W vs AUS-W 2026

Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 40 runs (D/L) method 24 Mar 2026

AUSW

211/7 in 20.0 10.55

WIW

147/4 in 20.0 7.35

WI-W vs AUS-W 2026

Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 17 runs 22 Mar 2026

AUSW

164/5 in 20.0 8.2

WIW

121/6 in 20.0 6.05

WI-W vs AUS-W 2026

Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 43 runs 20 Mar 2026

AUSW

164/6 in 20.0 8.2

RSAW

L W L W W

RSAW

183/5 in 20.0 9.15

IWT20WCWM 2026

New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 5 wickets 09 Jun 2026

NZW

186/5 in 19.4 9.46

RSAW

155/6 in 20.0 7.75

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

South Africa Women beat India Women by 23 runs 27 Apr 2026

IND-W

132/8 in 20.0 6.6

RSAW

171/9 in 20.0 8.55

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

India Women won by 14 runs 25 Apr 2026

IND-W

185/5 in 20.0 9.25

RSAW

193/1 in 16.3 11.7

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

South Africa Women beat India Women by 9 wickets 22 Apr 2026

IND-W

192/4 in 20.0 9.6

RSAW

148/2 in 17.1 8.62

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

South Africa Women beat India Women by 8 wickets 19 Apr 2026

IND-W

147/10 in 20.0 7.35

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia Women Preview

Seven-time World Cup champions Australia, who missed out on qualification last time around, come into this tournament on the back of some really good form. Following a series win over the West Indies, they defeated England Women by five wickets in their first warm-up match, chasing down 158 runs in 18.2 overs. In their second warm-up, they dominated against West Indies Women, chasing down 132 runs in just 15 overs.

Though they will miss Alyssa Healy, who retired from international cricket, they bring a completely different approach and a new skipper in Sophie Molineux. Molineux has been in and out of the side due to injury, but with her fit and ready to go, she gives the team balance with both bat and ball.

Australia's primary strength is their batting depth. Boasting experience at the top, Beth Mooney, who has scored 752 runs in 28 matches at an average of 41.77, holds the key to their innings. The X-factor for them is going to be the firepower of Georgia Voll, who scored close to 100 runs in the warm-up matches. Ellyse Perry also showed glimpses of her rich vein of form in both warm-up games, adding to her career tally of 503 runs in 30 innings.

In the middle order, there is even more firepower in the form of Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, and Annabel Sutherland. These three batters can strike at close to 140–160 and score runs in quick time. Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham add even more depth to the batting lineup down the order alongside skipper Molineux.

However, with so many top players in this format, there is also uncertainty regarding which players to pick in the playing XI and what the right team combination should be. Megan Schutt, who has picked up 152 wickets in her career, with 49 of those wickets coming in 28 matches in the Women's World Cup, is on the verge of becoming the only player to pick up 50 wickets or more in the tournament's history.

Meanwhile, Alana King showed how well she can bowl in the middle overs and take wickets in the game against England, presenting a real selection headache for the Aussies ahead of this fixture. Ultimately, they might go with two primary seamers and rely on the all-round abilities of Gardner, Wareham, and Carey to do the job.

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux (C), Megan Schutt, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey/Alana King

Australia Women Actual Playing XI:

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney

South Africa Women Preview

One of the most destructive teams and tournament favorites heading into this edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa ended up on the wrong side of things over the last two editions of the Women's T20 World Cup. 

They lost in the finals by 19 runs in front of their home crowd in the 2022/23 edition, and then in the 2024 T20 World Cup, they fell short again while chasing down 159 runs against New Zealand Women in the UAE. Against all odds, the Proteas Women have been the most consistent team by reaching the last three finals in ICC events, but they have never gone on to lift the title.

South Africa lost their series against New Zealand 4-1 but followed it up with a dominant 4-1 series win over India Women. In the warm-up matches, they didn't quite execute well with both bat and ball. 

South Africa's batting at the top heavily relies on Laura Wolvaardt, who is in the best of form, having scored 330 runs in the last 5 matches while averaging 82.50 and striking at 168.36. She also has a superb record in T20 World Cups, scoring 563 runs in 19 matches at an average of 43.30. If she gets going, then that sets up the game for the rest of the batting lineup to follow.

Sune Luus has played as a vital cog opening alongside her at the top, while Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, and Marizanne Kapp can play according to the situation in the middle overs. However, the firepower to follow is what makes them a dangerous side, with the trio of Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, and Kayla Reyneke all capable of striking at close to 200. If they get going, then any score can be chased down, or they can post a big total.

In the bowling department, the return of Shabnim Ismail is a huge boost. Her experience on the pacy, swingy tracks in England is a massive advantage. Ismail has also picked up 43 wickets in 32 matches and has a chance of making history by picking up 50 wickets. 

Furthermore, the X-factor is going to be the left-arm spin of Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has been a game-changer in the middle overs. Over the last 12 matches, she has picked up 16 wickets at an economy of 7.40. 

South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail

South Africa Women Actual Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt, Kayla Reyneke, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

On Saturday, Old Trafford, Stretford, United Kingdom is expected to experience light rain with a high temperature of 16°C and a low of 11°C. There is a 25% chance of precipitation during the day, accompanied by 67% humidity and west winds at 15 mph.

AUSW vs RSAW Pitch Report

The pitch at Old Trafford, Manchester, offers a balanced track that favors both the batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score is around 150 to 160 runs. Early on in the innings, the conditions favor the bowlers with some good carry and swing, but it gets better for batting as the match progresses. However, as this is the first match of the World Cup at this venue, fans can expect a real belter of a batting track and a high-scoring game.

Score Prediction

If Australia Women Bat 1st: 165-180 runs
If South Africa Women Bat 1st: 185-200 runs

Toss: To Bowl

Only two Women's T20I matches have been played at Old Trafford, Manchester in the past where the team batting first and bowling first won one match each. But in recent WT20 matches played at this venue, the team's chasing holds the upperhand. With both teams boasting enough fire power in their batting, we predict the team that wins the toss will opt to bowl first. 

Toss Prediction: South Africa Women to win the coin toss