Watch: Ellyse Perry finally reveals her favourite teammate ahead of AUS-W vs SA-W T20 World Cup 2026

In the third match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Australia Women (AUS-W) will take on South Africa Women (SA-W) on Saturday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia entered the tournament in outstanding form, having recently completed a 3-0 clean sweep over West Indies Women in a three-match T20I series. They also won both of their warm-up matches against England Women and West Indies Women, making them one of the strongest contenders for the title.

Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, veteran Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry grabbed headlines for an entertaining interview with Star Sports. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star jokingly described her batting style as "slow" while sharing insights into her approach to the game.

Perry also spoke about her favourite teammate, her bowling style, her excitement for the World Cup, and several other interesting topics, giving fans a closer look at one of Australia's most experienced players ahead of the tournament.

Watch the video here:

"All of them" — Ellyse Perry refuses to pick just one teammate ahead of AUS-W vs SA-W T20 World Cup 2026

During the fun, rapid-fire challenge, the interviewer asked Ellyse Perry to describe some of her favourite things in just one word. As part of the game, she was also asked a tricky question: "Who is your favourite teammate?"

Rather than naming a single player, Perry came up with a smart response. The Australian all-rounder simply replied, "All of them," avoiding the difficult task of choosing one teammate over another.

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Perry's answer reflected the strong bond she shares with the Australian squad. As one of the most experienced players in the team, she has built close relationships with many of her teammates over the years.

Notably, Perry has often spoken highly of teammate Ashleigh Gardner in previous interviews and has said that she learns a lot from her. However, when put on the spot during the rapid-fire segment, Perry chose not to single out any individual, a response that surprised many fans and showcased her team-first mentality.

From "Slow" batting to bowling secrets — Ellyse Perry opens up about her game ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

Besides revealing her favourite teammate, Ellyse Perry also shared several interesting one-word answers during a rapid-fire challenge. When asked about T20 cricket, she described it as "fast," while she called pressure "fun" and referred to fans as "loud." Her responses reflected both her experience and her enjoyment of the game.

Perry's answer about her batting style attracted the most attention. The Australian star described her batting as "slow," a remark that quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Given her reputation as one of the greatest all-rounders in women's cricket, many were surprised by the self-deprecating response. When asked about her bowling style, Perry replied with "big job," highlighting the responsibility she feels whenever she has the ball in hand.

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The veteran all-rounder also summed up her feelings about the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in a single word: "excitement." Despite calling her batting style "slow," Perry's record speaks for itself. In 174 WT20I matches, she has scored 2,297 runs at an average of 30.22 and a strike rate of 117.25, along with nine half-centuries. As Australia begin their World Cup campaign, Perry's vast experience with both bat and ball will remain one of the team's biggest strengths.

AUS-W vs SA-W T20 World Cup 2026: Can this United Australia side win the match against South Africa?

Australia Women enter the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the strongest title contenders and will start as favourites against South Africa Women. The Aussies are in outstanding form, having recently completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over West Indies Women. They also carried that momentum into the World Cup warm-up matches, defeating both England Women and West Indies Women.

Under the leadership of Sophie Molineux, Australia boasts a balanced squad filled with match-winners. The batting unit includes experienced stars such as Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, and Annabelle Sutherland. At the same time, the bowling attack will rely on the experience of Alana King and veteran pacer Megan Schutt. Although this is Molineux's first ICC tournament as captain, Australia possess enough quality and depth to handle the pressure of a major event.

However, South African women should not be underestimated. Led by Laura Wolvaardt, the Proteas have established themselves as a consistent force in ICC tournaments over the past few years. In fact, South Africa knocked Australia out of the previous Women's T20 World Cup with a memorable semifinal victory. That result will still be fresh in the minds of the Australian players.

On paper, Australia appear to have the stronger and more experienced squad. More importantly, the unity and confidence within the camp have been evident in the build-up to the tournament, with players such as Ellyse Perry highlighting the strong bond shared by the group. If Australia can maintain their recent form and execute their plans under pressure, they have every chance of beginning their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a statement victory over South Africa.