AUS-W vs SA-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 3? AUS-W vs SA-W
In this AUS-W vs SA-W match prediction, we analyse pitch conditions, weather report, head-to-head record, recent form, key player battles, and win probability to determine AUS-W vs SA-W who will win today in Match 3 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — read our expert prediction and toss tip before the match begins
In the third match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Australia Women will face South Africa Women at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 13th June. The Australian team is one of the strongest sides in the tournament, boasting a squad packed with experience and match-winners. They have won six titles, the most by any country. Their squad is very balanced. In the last T20 WC, they were knocked out in the semi-finals, so they will be eager to perform well this time.
On the other hand, the South African team will also enter the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with confidence; they recently defeated the Indian team 4-1 in a recent T20I series. Their batting unit relies heavily on Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. Dan Niekerk has been added to the WC squad for the first time since 2020. Based on recent form — AUS-W vs SA-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — Australia Women appear to be the stronger team.
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AUS-W vs SA-W Match Details – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 3
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Match: Australia Women vs South Africa Women (Match 3)
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Date: 13th June 2026
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Match Time: 7:00 PM IST
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Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
AUS-W vs SA-W Pitch Report – Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford is usually well balanced, offering bounce and good carry, which ensures a fair contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score at this venue is 200-210 runs.
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Win Batting First: 60%
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Win Bowling First: 40%
Average Score
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Average 1st Innings: 208
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Average 2nd Innings: 160
AUS-W vs SA-W Weather Report – Manchester Conditions
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Temperature |
13.5°C |
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Rain Possibility |
80% |
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Average 1st innings Score |
208 |
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Best Suited For |
Pacer (52%) |
AUS-W vs SA-W Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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AUS-W |
W, W, W, W, W |
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SA-W |
L, W, W, L, W |
AUS-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)
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Team |
Wins |
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AUS-W |
8 |
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SA-W |
2 |
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NR |
0 |
AUS-W vs SA-W Injury News & Team Updates – Match 3
AUS-W: Fully fit squad
SA-W: All players are fit and available
AUS-W vs SA-W Win Probability – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 3
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Team |
Win Probability |
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Australia Women |
60% |
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South Africa Women |
40% |
AUS-W vs SA-W Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
T20I Stats |
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Beth Mooney |
AUS-W |
3545 runs |
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Laura Wolvaardt |
SA-W |
2764 runs |
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Ellyse Perry |
AUS-W |
2297 runs |
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Megan Schutt |
AUS-W |
152 wickets |
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Marizanne Kapp |
SA-W |
93 wicket |
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Nonkululeko Mlaba |
SA-W |
72 wickets |
AUS-W vs SA-W Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If SA-W bats first
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Powerplay Score: 40–45
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Predicted Total: 160–170
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Match Result: AUS-W to win
Scenario 2: If AUS-W bats first
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Powerplay Score: 50–55
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Predicted Total: 175–190
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Match Result: AUS-W to win
AUS-W vs SA-W Toss Prediction – Match 3 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
In the last three women’s T20Is at Emirates Old Trafford, the team batting second has won two times.
Prediction: AUS-W will win the toss and opt to bowl first
AUS-W vs SA-W Probable Playing 11
Australia Women (AUS-W)
Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Alana King.
South Africa Women (SA-W)
Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
AUS-W vs SA-W Match 3 Player of the Match Prediction
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Laura Wolvaardt
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Beth Mooney
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Ashleigh Gardner
Who Will Win AUS-W vs SA-W Today? — Expert Prediction Match 3
According to our AUS-W vs SA-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Australia Women are the favourites to win this ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 expert prediction. Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt are expected to be the key performers.
AUS-W vs SA-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Women to win
AUS-W vs SA-W Match Result – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 3 Result
(To be updated after the match - June 13, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia Women are favourites to win the match. Prediction: Australia Women to win.
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first. Prediction: Australia Women to win the toss and bowl first.
The pitch is balanced with assistance for both batters and pacers. Average first innings score: 208.
Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp
Australia Women: 60%, South Africa Women: 40%. Australia Women hold the edge going into the match
About the Author
I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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