Cricket-Australia to begin T20 World Cup campaign against South Africa


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Australia will begin their campaign for an elusive Twenty20 World Cup on Oct. 23 when they take on South Africa in their opening match in Dubai, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

Australia have won the 50-overs World Cup a record five times but have failed to lift the trophy in the T20 format.

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