SLOW START: Proteas outclassed as Australia make statement in T20 World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia dominated South Africa in the T20 World Cup opener, winning by 65 runs as their spin attack disrupted South Africa's batting and exposed reliance on captain Laura Wolvaardt.

• Australia defeated South Africa by 65 runs in the T20 World Cup opener on 13 June
• Australia's spin attack restricted South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt and disrupted their batting rhythm
• South Africa's bowlers had an encouraging performance but struggled to maintain pressure in the second innings