The first T20I match between India Women and South Africa Women is set for April 17, 2026. This match will take place at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa. The toss is scheduled for 9 PM IST, with the match starting at 9:30 PM IST.
India Women are currently led by Harmanpreet Kaur. They recently won their last T20I series against Australia with a score of 2-1. In contrast, South Africa Women are captained by Laura Wolvaardt and lost their last series against New Zealand 1-4.
Historically, India Women have an edge in their encounters against South Africa Women. They have won 10 out of the 19 T20I matches played between the two teams. Notably, their last encounter ended in a tie.
This upcoming match serves as preparation for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
India’s recent performance includes a significant victory over South Africa by 52 runs during the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final. Yet, South Africa seeks to improve after their recent losses.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding player lineups and strategies as both teams finalize their preparations for this crucial series.
