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Australia begin World Cup with crucial win over SA

BBC News · Jun 13, 2026, 4:48 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, Wolvaardt take stunning catch to dismiss Wareham
  • Australia 172-8 (20 overs): Litchfield 50 (24), Perry 36 (26); Mlaba 2-22
  • South Africa 107 (16.4 overs): Wolvaardt 44 (39); Wareham 3-13

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Figure caption, Wolvaardt take stunning catch to dismiss Wareham

Australia 172-8 (20 overs): Litchfield 50 (24), Perry 36 (26); Mlaba 2-22

South Africa 107 (16.4 overs): Wolvaardt 44 (39); Wareham 3-13

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