India Women and South Africa Women are set to lock horns in a five-match T20I series scheduled for April 2026, renewing a rivalry that last saw action in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final.
That summit clash ended in India’s favour, and the upcoming bilateral series will be their first meeting since then, adding extra anticipation and competitive edge.
The series comes at a crucial time for both teams, serving as a major preparation phase ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which is set to begin in June 2026 in England.
With limited time remaining before the global tournament, these matches are expected to help both sides fine-tune combinations, build match rhythm, and test tactical approaches under pressure.
The officially released schedule confirms that the five T20Is will be played across three venues: Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni.
The tour will begin in Durban, where the first two matches will be staged before the teams move to Johannesburg and later Benoni for the series finale.
India Tour of South Africa – Women’s T20I Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1st T20I | April 17 | Durban |
| 2nd T20I | April 19 | Durban |
| 3rd T20I | April 22 | Johannesburg |
| 4th T20I | April 25 | Johannesburg |
| 5th T20I | April 27 | Benoni |
India will head into the series with confidence following their triumph over South Africa in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final.
That victory could influence team selection and strategy, while South Africa will be keen to respond strongly and reclaim momentum before the T20 World Cup.
Adding further significance, both teams have been drawn into the same group for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, alongside Australia, Pakistan, and two qualifier teams.
This makes the April series a crucial opportunity for each side to assess their opposition’s strengths, identify weaknesses, and prepare for their eventual group-stage encounter in England.
The five-match format offers coaches extended flexibility to rotate players, manage workloads, and experiment with different combinations.
Teams are also likely to adapt their plans to replicate English conditions, using the series as a practical simulation for the World Cup.
