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.
India vs South Africa Women’s ODI Head-to-Head Records
| Detail | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Matches Won | 21 | 13 |
| No Result / Tied | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
| Win Percentage | 61.76% | 38.24% |
India Women lead the head-to-head battle with 21 wins out of 35 ODIs, but South Africa are closing the gap with their recent performances, including a crucial win in the 2025 World Cup group stage.
India Women vs South Africa Women – Last 10 ODIs Form
Here are the most recent ODI results between India Women and South Africa Women:
| Match Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | DY Patil | India Women | 54 Runs |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Visakhapatnam | South Africa Women | 3 wickets |
| 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 |
India Women won 6 of the last 10 matches.
South Africa won 4, including a memorable World Cup win in Visakhapatnam in 2025.
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Notable ODI Venues
Here are some key venues where memorable matches between the two teams took place:
- DY Patil – 2025 World Cup Final
- Visakhapatnam – de Klerk’s match-winning knock in 2025 World Cup
- Colombo (RPS) – 2025 World Cup group stage clashes
- Bengaluru – India’s 3-0 home series win in 2024
- Lucknow – South Africa’s strong ODI series win in 2021
- Potchefstroom, Cape Town, Kimberley – Iconic matchups in South Africa
Series Summary (Past 5 Years)
| Series | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women’s WC 2025 | Neutral (Colombo & Vizag) | India won 2, South Africa won 1 |
| 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 series loss, India dominated in 2024 and had early success in the 2025 World Cup — but South Africa hit back with a clinical chase in Visakhapatnam to break the streak.
Batting & Bowling – ODI Top Scorers (Last 10 ODIs)
Based on match summaries, these players have consistently stood out across the last 10 ODIs:
| Player | Notable Contributions (Match-by-match basis) |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Consistent 50+ scores in 2024, 2025 series |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Key middle-order knocks & leadership |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 70 in 2025 WC win, consistent anchor for SA |
| Nadine de Klerk | Match-winning 84* in Vizag – 2025 WC |
| Richa Ghosh | Record-breaking 94 at No. 8 in latest ODI |
India vs South Africa – Women’s World Cup 2025 Recap
Date: November 2, 2025
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Result: India Women won by 54 Runs
Player of the Match: Shafali Verma – 87 (74) & 2/36
India set a target of 298 thanks to Shafali Verma historic 87-run knock. But Laura Wolvaardt stole the show with a blistering 101 to take South Africa home in the 49th over.
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Conclusion
The ODI rivalry between India Women and South Africa Women has evolved into a battle of momentum and nerve. India’s upper hand in stats remains, but South Africa’s recent win — driven by brilliant performances from de Klerk and Wolvaardt — is a reminder that no side can be underestimated. With the group stage heating up, both teams still have a lot to play for in the 2025 World Cup.
