Match Preview – Australia Women vs South Africa Women( AUS-W vs SA-W ), Dream11 Prediction, 3rd Match, Women’s T20WC 2026. Who Will Win, On June 13, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: Australia Women vs South Africa Women( AUS-W vs SA-W ), 3rd Match, ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026
• Date and Time: June 13,  01:30 pm GMT / 07:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm local time
• Venue:  Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

AUS-W vs SA-W Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – South Africa Women

Who will win the match? – Australia Women

Australia Women vs South Africa Women Preview:

Australia Women (AUS-W) are set to face South Africa Women (SA-W) in their 3rd match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday, June 13.

Australia enter the tournament with unfinished business after their campaign ended in heartbreak at the hands of South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The reigning powerhouse of women’s cricket will be eager to reclaim the trophy and secure a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title. It would also be their first triumph in the competition since 2023, when they defeated South Africa in the final.

South Africa, meanwhile, arrive with growing confidence and a strong track record in major tournaments. The Proteas have reached the finals of the last three ICC global events they have contested—the 2023 and 2024 Women’s T20 World Cups, as well as the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Although they fell short on each occasion, their consistent performances have established them as one of the most competitive sides in world cricket.

Adding to their confidence is a dominant 4-1 series victory over India earlier this year. That impressive result has strengthened belief within the squad that they can finally take the next step and claim their first major ICC trophy. With a blend of experience, talent, and momentum, South Africa will be determined to end their wait for global silverware.

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AUS-W vs SA-W Possible Playing XI:

Australia Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.

AUS-W vs SA-W Recent 5 Match Performance:

AUS-W vs SA-W Head-To-Head Records:

AUS-W vs SA-W Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

AUS-W vs SA-W Pitch Report:

The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford is generally a balanced surface that offers something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can expect early assistance with swing and seam movement, particularly under overcast Manchester conditions. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing batters to play their shots more freely and build substantial totals. Spinners may also find some grip and turn during the middle overs, making them effective in controlling the scoring rate. In T20 matches, teams usually aim for a first-innings score of around 150-170, while anything above 175 is often considered a strong total. Overall, fans can expect an exciting contest between bat and ball at this venue.

AUS-W vs SA-W Weather Report:

At Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on June 13 at 2:30 PM local time, the weather is expected to be mild and typical for an English summer afternoon. Temperatures should hover around 18–21°C, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional bright spells. There is a slight to moderate chance of light showers, which could bring brief interruptions, although no prolonged rain is currently expected. Humidity levels will be moderate, keeping conditions comfortable for players and spectators, while a gentle breeze may assist swing bowlers early on. Overall, it looks like fairly good conditions for cricket, with only a minor risk of short weather delays during the match.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 145–170 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 140–165 runs

Key Notes:

Emirates Old Trafford generally provides a balanced T20 surface, with early assistance for seam bowlers in overcast conditions.

The new ball is expected to swing, making the powerplay a crucial phase for both teams.

A first-innings total around 155–165 should be competitive, while anything above 170 could prove match-winning.

The pitch may slow slightly as the game progresses, bringing spinners and slower deliveries into play during the middle and death overs.

Batting becomes easier once set, but consistent scoring still requires good shot selection and timing.

Dew Factor: Light to moderate dew is expected in the second innings, which could make gripping the ball difficult for bowlers and slightly favor the chasing side, especially in the death overs.

Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, considering the combined effect of dew and a potentially improving batting surface under lights.

Australia Women vs South Africa Women Full Squad:

Australia Women: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk