India Women and South Africa Women have been involved in a competitive ODI rivalry over the years. From tightly fought thrillers to big-margin victories, the two teams have produced some exciting contests. This article presents a detailed look at their head-to-head record, recent match results, key players, and what to expect next.
IND W vs SA W Head-to-Head ODI Records
| Detail | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Matches Won | 19 | 12 |
| Average Runs per Match | 215.0 | 208.9 |
| Lowest Team Total | 88 | 84 |
| Win Percentage | 61.29% | 38.71% |
India Women lead the head-to-head battle with 19 wins out of 31 ODIs, showing dominance especially in recent years.
India Womens vs South Africa Womens – Last 10 ODIs Form
India Women’s form in the last 10 ODI matches against South Africa Women:
| Match Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Colombo (RPS) | India Women | 23 runs |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Colombo (RPS) | India Women | 15 runs |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Bengaluru | India Women | 6 wickets |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Bengaluru | India Women | 4 runs |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Bengaluru | India Women | 143 runs |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Christchurch | South Africa | 3 wickets |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Lucknow | South Africa | 5 wickets |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Lucknow | South Africa | 7 wickets |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Lucknow | South Africa | 6 runs |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Lucknow | India Women | 9 wickets |
India Women won 6 of the last 10 matches.
South Africa won 4, mostly during their strong tour in 2021.
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Notable ODI Venues
Here are some key venues where memorable matches between the two teams took place:
- Colombo (RPS) – Recent matches in Women’s World Cup 2025
- Bengaluru – India’s dominant 3-0 home series win in 2024
- Lucknow – South Africa’s last major ODI series win in 2021
- Potchefstroom, Cape Town, Kimberley – Crucial clashes in South Africa
Series Summary (Past 5 Years)
| Series | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women’s WC 2025 | Neutral (Colombo) | India won both encounters |
| IND vs SA 2024 (Home) | India | India won 3-0 |
| SA vs IND 2021 (Away) | South Africa | South Africa won 4-1 |
Since the 2021 defeat, India have turned things around with 5 consecutive wins, including two on neutral ground during the World Cup.
Batting & Bowling – ODI Top Scorers (Last 10 ODIs)
Based on the match summaries (which you provided), we extract these names repeatedly contributing in ODIs:
| Player | Notable Contributions (Match-by-match basis) |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 80s, 50s in 2024, 2025 ODI series |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Match-winning 40s–60s in Bengaluru, Colombo |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Scored 60+ in 2022 Christchurch win (SA) |
| Deepti Sharma | Useful 30s & 40s as finisher |
| Marizanne Kapp | Key top-order runs for SA in 2021 & 2022 |
So Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur are India’s top ODI scorers vs South Africa in recent years, not based on total career runs, but on impact across the last 10 ODIs
- Deepti Sharma, Vastrakar, and Rajeshwari are India’s top bowlers.
- Ismail and Khaka have been consistent for SA.
Upcoming ODI – India vs South Africa
Date: October 9, 2025
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
This match is crucial for both teams’ chances in the World Cup. While India will try to continue their winning streak, South Africa will aim for a much-needed breakthrough.
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Conclusion
The ODI rivalry between India Women and South Africa Women has evolved into one of grit, comebacks, and power performances. With India currently enjoying a dominant phase, the upcoming matches will be vital for South Africa to turn the tide. Expect more drama, records, and memorable moments as these two top teams clash again on the world stage.
