Australia face South Africa in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on Saturday 13 June 2026, starting at 14:30 BST (UTC+1). Old Trafford holds 26,000 spectators and is one of England’s iconic Test venues, lending genuine prestige to this World Cup group fixture.

Australia Women enter as six-time T20 World Cup champions, the most successful side in the history of the women’s game. South Africa have twice reached the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals, establishing themselves as one of the sport’s genuine contenders.

Australia’s dominance in women’s T20 cricket is unmatched. Their six World Cup titles reflect a programme that sets global standards for player development, coaching, and fitness. Alyssa Healy’s keeping-batting combination, Beth Mooney’s consistency at the top of the order, and the all-round brilliance of Ellyse Perry give Australia layers of match-winning options. Their record in England across ICC events is formidable.

South Africa Women have transformed over the past five years into a side that no team can take lightly. Athletic fielding, an improving batting depth, and a varied bowling attack built around experienced spinners and seamers make them capable of upsetting any opponent. Their semi-final appearances prove they can deliver when the stakes are highest.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground sits in Manchester, north-west England, capacity 26,000. The ground has hosted Ashes Tests and ICC events, bringing a weight of history to every international match played here. Manchester in June delivers the best of the English summer: long evenings, enthusiastic crowds, and conditions that suit both batting and bowling.

Timezone conversions for the 14:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 19:00. United Kingdom (BST): 14:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 23:30. US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 09:30. South Africa (SAST, UTC+2): 15:30.

Check Manchester time, Australia time, and South Africa time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, featuring 12 teams across six venues from 12 June to 5 July. The top two from each of two groups of six advance to semi-finals at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s. This is the 10th edition of the tournament, and the first time England has hosted it as sole host nation.