No team dominates women’s cricket like Australia does. And South Africa are well aware of that.
The Proteas women have had tougher experiences against the world champion, Australia. They have struggled quite often against Australia, with no wins in sight between 1997 and 2023.
It was only in early 2024 that South Africa managed their first victories against Australia in ODIs and T20Is. The story is no different in ICC events, with Australia largely dominating in those ties.
It’s only recently that South Africa has really challenged Australia, particularly in the T20 World Cups. South Africa built on their first T20I win to avenge their 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final snub in the 2024 edition.
A disciplined South African bowling attack pinned down Australia, who were without their skipper, Alyssa Healy, to move into the 2024 final.
Australia will be wary of the South African challenge that they might face in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Both teams will square off in the 50-over event on October 25, 2025, in Indore.
Here you can find the head-to-head timeline between Australia women and South Africa women.
Australia Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | Australia Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Alyssa Healy | Laura Wolvaardt |
| Batters | Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll | Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits |
| All-Rounders | Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry | Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon |
| Wicketkeepers | Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney | Sinalo Jafta, Karabo Meso |
| Bowlers | Darcie Brown, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham | Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune |
Australia Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Women’s T20 World Cup | T20I | Dubai (DICS) | South Africa women won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, Only Test | Test | Perth | Australia women won by an innings and 284 runs |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI | ODI | North Sydney | Australia women won by 110 runs |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI | ODI | North Sydney | South Africa women won by 84 runs |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI | ODI | Adelaide | Australia women won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Hobart | Australia women won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 2nd T20I | T20I | Canberra | South Africa women won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | AUS-W vs SA-W, 1st T20I | T20I | Canberra | Australia women won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | Women’s T20 World Cup Final | T20I | Cape Town | Australia women won by 19 runs |
| 2023 | Women’s T20 World Cup | T20I | Gqeberha | Australia women won by 6 wickets |
Notable Records and Highlights
Test Cricket
- Australia have won the only women’s Test played against South Africa.
- Darcie Brown’s 5 for 21 floored South Africa for 76 runs.
- Annabel Sutherland (210), Alyssa Healy (99), and Beth Mooney (78) propelled Australia to 575 for 9 (declared), the second-highest women’s Test total.
- South Africa mustered 215 in their second innings to concede a defeat by an innings and 284 runs. This is the second-largest innings win in women’s Tests.
- Chloe Tryon (64 & 3/81) and Delmi Tucker (64 & 1/68) were the only bright spots for South Africa.
ODI Cricket
- Australia dominate over South Africa in women’s ODIs (16-1).
- First ODI in 1997: Despite Linda Olivier’s 51, South Africa could muster 163 for 9 in the 1997 World Cup encounter. Belinda Clarke (93*) and Joanne Broadbent (61*) made the chase easier for Australia.
- Australia’s Dominance: Australia remained unbeaten in 16 consecutive women’s ODIs between December 1997 and February 2024.
- Dramatic Tie: Sune Luus (4/37) and Dane van Niekerk (3/52) bowled out Australia to 242, even though Ellyse Perry (69) and Nicole Bolton (63) scored fifties. Dane led South Africa’s fight (81), along with Mariazanne Kapp (66), though they couldn’t help them cross the line as scores were levelled.
- South Africa’s First Win: Kapp’s all-round performance in the second ODI in 2024 handed South Africa their first victory against Australia. Her 75 took South Africa to 229 for 6 before bowling out Australia on 149 with her 3 for 12.
- Top run-scorer: Australia’s Meg Lanning (424 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: South Africa’s Sune Luus (15 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- Australia keep an upper hand over South Africa in women’s T20Is (9-2).
- First T20I in 2009: Karen Rolton (43) and Alex Blackwell (40) took Australia to 164 for 6, with Shabnim Ismail taking three wickets for 27 runs. Despite a quick start from Shandre Fritz (39) and Trisha Chetty (36), South Africa lost by 24 runs. Shelley Nitschke (4/21) was the pick of the bowlers from Australia.
- Heartbreak: Nadine de Klerk’s 3 for 19 restricted Australia to 134 for 5. Rain interruption revised the target to 98 runs in 13 overs, which South Africa failed to chase by five runs to lose the 2020 T20 World Cup semi-final.
- Podium Finish: Beth Mooney’s 74* guided Australia to 156 for 5 in the 2023 T20 World Cup final. A disciplined Australian attack restricted South Africa to 137 for 6, lifting the trophy.
- Top run-scorer: Australia’s Beth Mooney (333 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (11 wickets)
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Top Players in AUS-W vs SA-W Rivalry
Batting: Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, Marizanne Kapp, Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt
Bowling: Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Ellyse Perry, Sune Luus, Catherine Fitzpatrick
Australia Women vs South Africa Women Standings
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been an exciting contest, featuring 31 ODIs from September 30 to November 2. Both Australia Women (AUSW) and South Africa Women (RSAW) have shown dominant performances, securing their qualification spots (Q) for the knockout stages. Australia have led the table with an unbeaten run, while South Africa closely follow, having lost only one match in the group stage.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia Women (AUSW) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +1.704 | Q |
| 2 | South Africa Women (RSAW) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | +0.276 | Q |
Australia Women remain the team to beat with a superior Net Run Rate (NRR and unbeaten streak, while South Africa Women continue to impress with consistent all-round performances, ensuring both sides advance confidently to the next phase.
Upcoming Schedule (Women’s World Cup 2025)
Australia Women vs South Africa Women – Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2025 | Australia Women vs South Africa Women, 26th Match | Indore | 3:00 PM |
Where to Watch Women’s World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
Australia Women continue to be the benchmark in world cricket, but South Africa Women have grown stronger and more confident in recent years. Their rivalry is now more competitive than ever, and fans can expect another thrilling contest when they meet again in the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
