Phoebe Litchfield's blistering half-century propelled Australia to a solid 172/8 after an early setback against South Africa in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

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Phoebe Litchfield recovered from a quad strain to feature in Australia's allrounder-heavy XI, as they chose to bat against South Africa on a used Old Trafford pitch.

Phoebe Litchfield's blistering half-century propelled Australia to a solid 172/8 after an early setback against South Africa in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

Georgia Wareham starred as Australia blasted out a powerful statement of intent for the women’s T20 World Cup in Manchester.

Australia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa. | Cricket