India Women and South Africa Women have built a significant international rivalry across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Their first recorded ODI meeting came at the 1997 Women’s World Cup in Patna, where India won by five wickets after South Africa were bowled out for 80.
Since then, the teams have met in bilateral series, World Cups, tri-series and multi-format tours. The rivalry has produced close ODI finishes, high-scoring matches, memorable World Cup encounters and a particularly competitive T20I contest.
As of September 2026, their most recent completed bilateral series was the five-match T20I tour in South Africa in April 2026. South Africa won that series 4-1.
Statistical note: The figures below cover completed international matches through September 2026. India’s scheduled December 2026 tour of South Africa is not included because those matches have not yet been played. ICC has confirmed that the tour includes one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is.
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India Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head
The ODI record is particularly well documented. The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians records 35 Women’s ODIs, with India winning 21, South Africa winning 13 and one match ending without a result, from December 1997 through the 2025 World Cup final.
For T20Is, the teams have played 25 matches through April 2026. India and South Africa have each won 11, while three matches ended without a result.
| Format | Matches | India Women Wins | South Africa Women Wins | No Result/Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 |
| T20Is | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
India have won all three completed Women’s Tests between the teams, including the historic one-off Test in Chennai in 2024.
India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Matches Timeline
1997 – First Meeting at the Women’s World Cup
The rivalry began at the 1997 Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.
On 22 December 1997, India Women faced South Africa Women in a quarter-final at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna. South Africa were bowled out for just 80 in 43.1 overs.
India reached 81/5 in 28 overs, winning by five wickets with 132 balls remaining. Purnima Rau top-scored with 24, while Deepa Marathe took 2/4.
This match remains an important starting point in the India-South Africa women’s rivalry.
2002 – First Test and Bilateral ODI Series
India toured South Africa in early 2002 for a series that included four ODIs and a Test.
The first ODI on 7 March 2002 at Lenasia was abandoned after rain. South Africa had reached 176/3 before India had made 9/0 in four overs.
The second, third and fourth ODIs followed on 10, 13 and 16 March. The tour also featured the teams’ first Women’s Test, beginning on 19 March 2002 at Paarl. Historical records identify 2002 as the first Test meeting between the sides.
2005 – Women’s World Cup
The teams met again at the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa.
Their World Cup rivalry subsequently became one of the recurring themes of their international history. According to the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians, India and South Africa have met five times in Women’s World Cups through the 2022 tournament, with India winning three and South Africa two.
2014 – Multi-Format Meetings
South Africa toured India during the 2014-15 season for a Test, three ODIs and a T20I.
The T20I on 30 November 2014 at Bengaluru was India’s first T20I against South Africa. India scored 146/5 and restricted South Africa to 130/9, winning by 16 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored 52, while Poonam Yadav played a key role with the ball.
The ODI series was won by South Africa 2-1, while India won the Test.
2017 – World Cup and High-Scoring ODI Cricket
The 2017 World Cup meeting in England became another important chapter.
India defeated South Africa in the tournament, while the teams also produced several notable ODI performances during the wider period.
India’s ODI record began to strengthen during this era, although South Africa remained capable of producing major results against India.
2018 – Competitive T20I Series
The teams played a five-match T20I series in South Africa in February 2018.
India won three of the five completed matches, while South Africa won one and one match ended without a result. The series included India’s nine-wicket win at East London and a 54-run victory at Cape Town.
2019 – India Win Four T20Is
India and South Africa played four T20Is in India in September and October 2019.
India won all four matches, including victories by 11 runs, 51 runs and five wickets. South Africa’s only win came in the fourth match, when they defeated India by 105 runs.
2021 – South Africa Win the ODI Series
South Africa toured India in 2021 for five ODIs and three T20Is.
The ODI series ended 4-1 in South Africa’s favour. In the T20Is, South Africa won the first two matches before India won the third.
The third T20I in Lucknow saw India chase 113 after South Africa made 112/7, winning by nine wickets.
2022 – World Cup Thriller
One of the most dramatic India Women vs South Africa Women matches came at the 2022 Women’s World Cup in Christchurch.
India scored 274/7, with Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj and Shafali Verma among the contributors.
South Africa chased the target successfully, reaching 275/7 and winning by three wickets from the final ball. The result eliminated India from the tournament.
The match remains one of the most significant World Cup encounters between the teams.
2023 – T20I Tri-Series
The teams met during the Women’s T20I Tri-Series in South Africa.
India defeated South Africa by 27 runs in the January 2023 league meeting. South Africa then won the final by five wickets in February.
2024 – Major Multi-Format Series in India
The 2024 tour was one of the most important multi-format meetings between the two teams.
India hosted South Africa for:
- Three ODIs
- One Test
- Three T20Is
The ODI series was played in Bengaluru, while the Test and T20Is were held in Chennai. ICC confirmed the schedule as part of the 2024 multi-format tour.
2024 ODI Series
India won all three ODIs.
| Match | India | South Africa | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 265/8 | 122 | India won by 143 runs |
| 2nd ODI | 325/3 | 321/6 | India won by 4 runs |
| 3rd ODI | 220/4 | 215/8 | India won by 6 wickets |
The second ODI was particularly memorable because India posted 325/3 and then defended a four-run lead after South Africa reached 321/6.
In the third ODI, India chased 216 in 40.4 overs to complete a 6-wicket victory.
2024 One-Off Test
India won the Chennai Test by 10 wickets.
The match produced extraordinary batting numbers. India declared on 603/6, with Shafali Verma making 205 and Smriti Mandhana scoring 149. South Africa responded with 373 in their first innings and 266 in the second.
Sneh Rana was among India’s key bowlers in the Test.
2024 T20I Series
The first T20I went to South Africa, which won by 12 runs after scoring 189/4.
The second match was abandoned without a result because of rain.
India then won the third T20I by 10 wickets after bowling South Africa out for 84.
2025 – Tri-Series and Women’s World Cup
The rivalry intensified in 2025.
India defeated South Africa in two ODI matches during the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Series.
| Date | India | South Africa | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | 276/6 | 261 | India won by 15 runs |
| 7 May 2025 | 337/9 | 314/7 | India won by 23 runs |
India’s 337/9 in Colombo became their highest ODI total against South Africa.
2025 Women’s World Cup League Match
On 9 October 2025, South Africa defeated India by three wickets at Visakhapatnam.
India made 251, while South Africa reached 252/7 in 48.5 overs. Nadine de Klerk was named Player of the Match after an unbeaten 84 from 54 balls.
2025 Women’s World Cup Final
The teams met again in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final at Navi Mumbai.
India scored 298/7 in 50 overs and bowled South Africa out for 246, winning by 52 runs. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match after scoring 87, while Deepti Sharma contributed 58 and played a major role with the ball.
The victory gave India their first Women’s ODI World Cup title.
2026 – South Africa Win T20I Series 4-1
The latest completed bilateral series between the sides was the five-match T20I series in South Africa in April 2026.
| Match | Venue | India | South Africa | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Durban | 157/7 | 158/4 | SA won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Durban | 147 | 148/2 | SA won by 8 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Johannesburg | 192/4 | 193/1 | SA won by 9 wickets |
| 4th T20I | Johannesburg | 185/5 | 171/9 | India won by 14 runs |
| 5th T20I | Benoni | 132/8 | 155/6 | SA won by 23 runs |
South Africa therefore won the series 4-1. Laura Wolvaardt was the leading run-scorer with 330 runs, while Deepti Sharma led India’s bowling with seven wickets.
The third T20I was particularly notable. India made 192/4, but South Africa chased the target in only 16.3 overs, reaching 193/1.
Upcoming 2026 India Women vs South Africa Women Matches
The rivalry is scheduled to continue in December 2026.
ICC has confirmed India’s tour of South Africa will include:
| Format | Matches | Date/Period | Venue/Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | From 9 Dec 2026 | Gqeberha |
| ODI | 3 | From 16 Dec 2026 | South Africa |
| T20I | 3 | From 26 Dec 2026 | South Africa |
These matches are upcoming as of September 2026, so they should not be included in completed head-to-head statistics yet.
Major India Women vs South Africa Women Matches
| Year | Competition | Match Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Women’s World Cup | India won by 5 wickets | First recorded ODI meeting |
| 2002 | Test | India won | First Test between the teams |
| 2014 | T20I | India won by 16 runs | First T20I between the teams |
| 2021 | ODI | South Africa won by 5 wickets | South Africa sealed 4-1 series |
| 2022 | Women’s World Cup | South Africa won by 3 wickets | Last-ball World Cup thriller |
| 2024 | Test | India won by 10 wickets | Historic high-scoring Test |
| 2025 | World Cup league | South Africa won by 3 wickets | South Africa chased 252 |
| 2025 | World Cup final | India won by 52 runs | India won first Women’s World Cup title |
| 2026 | 5th T20I | South Africa won by 23 runs | South Africa sealed 4-1 T20I series |
Highest Team Totals in the Rivalry
India’s highest ODI score against South Africa is 337/9, made in Colombo in May 2025. Their highest Test total is 603/6 declared, made in Chennai in 2024.
South Africa’s highest ODI total against India is 321/6, scored at Bengaluru in June 2024.
| Format | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 603/6d | 373 |
| ODI | 337/9 | 321/6 |
| T20I | 192/4 | 193/1 |
Key Players in India Women vs South Africa Women Matches
Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana has been one of India’s most consistent batters in this rivalry. She scored 117 in the first ODI of the 2024 series and later made 149 in the 2024 Chennai Test.
Shafali Verma
Shafali produced one of the defining innings of the Test rivalry when she scored 205 in Chennai in 2024. She also made 87 in the 2025 World Cup final.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti has played an important all-round role for India. She was among India’s leading wicket-takers during the 2026 T20I series and played a major role in the 2025 World Cup final.
Laura Wolvaardt
Wolvaardt has been one of South Africa’s leading batters against India. She scored 330 runs during the five-match 2026 T20I series, averaging 82.50.
Tazmin Brits
Brits was South Africa’s leading run-scorer during the 2024 T20I series, making 153 runs across the three matches.
Why the India Women vs South Africa Women Rivalry Matters
The rivalry has developed through several different eras.
In ODIs, India have historically won more matches, while South Africa have produced major victories in World Cups and bilateral series. The 2022 World Cup chase and the 2025 World Cup league victory demonstrated South Africa’s ability to challenge India in major tournaments.
The 2025 final then produced a different outcome, with India beating South Africa by 52 runs to claim the World Cup title.
T20Is have become particularly competitive. After South Africa’s 4-1 series win in April 2026, the all-time T20I record stood level at 11 wins apiece, with three no-results.
FAQs: India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Matches
When did India Women first play South Africa Women?
India Women first played South Africa Women in an ODI at the 1997 Women’s World Cup in Patna. India won by five wickets.
How many Tests have India Women and South Africa Women played?
They have played three Women’s Tests, in 2002, 2014 and 2024. India won all three.
Who has won more India Women vs South Africa Women ODIs?
India have the historical ODI advantage. Through the 2025 World Cup final, India had won 21 of 35 matches, South Africa 13, with one no-result.
Who won the 2025 Women’s World Cup final?
India Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai. India scored 298/7 and South Africa were dismissed for 246.
Who won the 2026 T20I series between India Women and South Africa Women?
South Africa Women won the five-match series 4-1 in April 2026.
What was India’s highest ODI score against South Africa Women?
India’s highest ODI total against South Africa is 337/9, scored at Colombo during the 2025 Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Series.
When will India Women next tour South Africa?
The next scheduled tour is in December 2026, with one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is.
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