India and South Africa share a competitive rivalry in women’s cricket. Both teams have fought hard against each other across formats.
While India have fetched more wins of late, South Africa haven’t failed to challenge the Women in Blue.
India and South Africa play quite a lot of bilateral cricket, where the Asian side enjoys a massive lead. Even in the Women’s ODI World Cup, India maintain an edge over the Proteas women (3-2).
But India have suffered those two losses in the recent two World Cup editions. While the 2017 defeat didn’t hamper much, the 2022 loss prevented India from qualifying for the semi-finals.
Keeping that in mind, India would like to avenge their loss in the 2025 World Cup. South Africa, meanwhile, will look to even things out.
India and South Africa will clash in their 2025 World Cup encounter on October 9, 2025, in Visakhapatnam.
India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur | Laura Wolvaardt |
| Batters | Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues | Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits |
| All-Rounders | Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma | Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon |
| Wicketkeepers | Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry | Sinalo Jafta, Karabo Meso |
| Bowlers | Renuka Singh, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav | Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune |
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India Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series | ODI | Colombo (RPS) | India women won by 23 runs |
| 2025 | Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series | ODI | Colombo (RPS) | India women won by 15 runs |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Chennai | India women won by 10 wickets |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 2nd T20I | T20I | Chennai | No Result |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 1st T20I | T20I | Chennai | South Africa women won by 12 runs |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, Only Test | Test | Chennai | India women won by 10 wickets |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI | ODI | Bengaluru | India women won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI | ODI | Bengaluru | India women won by 4 runs |
| 2024 | IND-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI | ODI | Bengaluru | India women won by 143 runs |
| 2023 | South Africa Women’s T20I Tri-Series Final | T20I | East London | South Africa women won by 5 wickets. |
Notable Records and Highlights
Test Cricket
- India maintain a clear lead of 3-0 over South Africa in women’s Tests.
- First Test in 2002: Captain Anjum Chopra (80) led from the front to declare India’s innings on 404 for 9. India’s bowlers bowled out South Africa for 150 and enforced the follow-on.
- South Africa’s Fightback: Alison Hodgkinson (77) and Sunette Viljoen (71) led South Africa’s fightback. But they could only give a target of 13 runs, which India chased with 10 wickets in hand.
- Mighty partnerships: Indian pairs have stitched two double-century partnerships against South Africa in women’s Tests. The first one of 275 runs was between Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut in 2014, while a decade later, Shafali Varma and Smriti Mandhana stitched a 292-run stand.
- Double Century: Shafali Varma also brought up her individual double hundred in the 2024 Chennai Test. She became the second Indian woman to achieve this feat in women’s Tests.
ODI Cricket
- India keep an upper hand over South Africa in women’s ODIs (20-12).
- First ODI in 1997: India won the low-scoring World Cup fixture by five wickets.
- South Africa flattened: A disciplined attack from India saw South Africa bundled out for 80. Daleen Terblanche (25) and Clindy Eksteen (24) were the only South Africans to show some fight with the bat. India also lost early wickets, but steady knocks from Purnima Rau (24) and Chanderkanta Kaul (21) saw them through.
- Nail-biting final: India bowled out South Africa for 244 runs in the World Cup qualifier in 2017. South Africa’s top order chipped in with crucial contributions.
- India’s reply: India’s top order also replied well, though they lost wickets at crucial junctures. With eight needed off two, Harmanpreet Kaur finished the game with a six and two runs.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Smriti Mandhana (906 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: India’s Jhulan Goswami (34 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- India are ahead of South Africa in women’s T20Is (10-6).
- First T20I in 2014: Smriti Mandhana (52) and Mithali Raj (40) guided India to 146 for 5. Later, Poonam Yadav’s 3 for 18 restricted South Africa to 130 for 9.
- Sunette Loubser (2/29), Dane van Niekerk (46), and Marizanne Kapp (33) were the only bright spots for South Africa.
- Chloe Tryon’s masterclass: In a run chase of 110 runs, South Africa found themselves at 21 for 3. Then Chloe Tryon’s unbeaten 57 off 32 revived South Africa to win the T20I tri-series final in 2023.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Smriti Mandhana (406 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail
Top Players in IND-W vs SA-W Rivalry
Batting: Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus
Bowling: Jhulan Goswami, Shabnim Ismail, Shikha Pandey, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma
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Upcoming Schedule (Women’s World Cup 2025)
India Women vs South Africa Women – Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | India Women vs South Africa Women, 10th Match | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
Where to Watch Women’s World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHostar
India and South Africa have had a competitive rivalry in women’s cricket. And going by their recent form, we might have a thrilling contest on the cards.
India are high on confidence after two wins in a row. And playing in front of the home crowd further boosts the confidence.
South Africa, meanwhile, bounced back after a shoddy start. Now they will look to calm the hosts in Vizag.
