Australia reached 35 for two after five overs against South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Litchfield struck several boundaries, including a leg-side four and another through cover point, while adding a quick single. Perry remained not out on zero. In the previous over, Australia advanced to 24 for two. Litchfield hit a pull shot for four and another boundary via a top edge. Mooney then edged behind off Ismail and departed, giving South Africa a key wicket through pace and aggression. The third over saw Australia at 14 for one. Kapp conceded two singles early but then beat Litchfield with a late swinging delivery. Mooney countered with a boundary at cow corner. After two overs, Australia stood at seven for one. Ismail found the edge for four but followed with a tidy spell including three dot balls. Litchfield survived a shoulder hit from a bouncer. In the first over, South Africa struck immediately. Kapp dismissed Voll with a catch at midwicket after a mistimed pull. Mooney took a single to start. Teams lined up with Australia in green and South Africa in gold at Old Trafford under improving weather. Ellyse Perry featured in her ninth World Cup. Australia chose to bat first on a pitch expected to slow, with four spinners selected. South Africa included the returning Ismail after a long absence.
