Whenever India Women face South Africa Women in ODIs, fans expect a tough contest. But beyond tight finishes and balanced battles, there have been moments when India’s batting has roared. In this article, we look at the top 5 highest ODI scores by India Women against South Africa Women, analyze how and when they were achieved, and what they suggest about India’s dominance in this head-to-head.
Top 5 Highest ODI Totals by India vs South Africa
Here’s a table of the top 5 scores India Women have made in ODIs when playing against South Africa Women:
Highest Totals in India Women vs South Africa Women – WODIs
| Rank | Team (Batting) | Score & Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground (Venue) | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India Women | 337/9 (50.0) | 6.74 | vs SA Women | Colombo (RPS) | Won | 7 May 2025 |
| 2 | India Women | 325/3 (50.0) | 6.50 | vs SA Women | Bengaluru | Won | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 3 | SA Women | 321/6 (50.0) | 6.42 | vs India Women | Bengaluru | Lost | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 4 | SA Women | 314/7 (50.0) | 6.28 | vs India Women | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 7 May 2025 |
| 5 | India Women | 302/3 (50.0) | 6.04 | vs SA Women | Kimberley | Won | 7 Feb 2018 |
Insights from These Big Innings
1. Recent Dominance (2024–2025 Era)
The highest two scores—337/9 and 325/3—come from very recent matches (2024–2025). This suggests India’s batting against South Africa has strengthened in the modern era, with better technique, deeper batting lineups, and more confidence.
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2. Varied Conditions, Same Result
These totals came in very different venues: from Colombo’s pitches to Bengaluru’s grounds. The consistent factor: India found a way to post big scores against South Africa across diverse conditions.
3. Match Control
All these big totals ended in India wins. Scoring over 300+ runs against South Africa hasn’t just been about piling up runs—it’s about putting pressure on the opponent and converting that into victories.
4. Significance of the 337/9
The 337/9 in Colombo (2025) is their highest ever against SA, and it came in a modern era where scoring rates have increased. Achieving ~6.74 run rate over 50 overs against a quality bowling attack is a statement innings.
What This Says About India’s Batting Depth vs South Africa
- India’s top and middle order have become more capable of pacing big totals.
- The presence of aggressive hitters and anchor batters allows India to capitalize both early and late in innings.
- Even when a few wickets fall, India’s lower order seems more dependable than before.
- Against South Africa, India’s batting doesn’t merely chase; they set challenging 300+ targets.
Conclusion & Looking Ahead
India Women’s record totals against South Africa reflect more than just one-off flukes—they show evolution, consistency, and dominance over a rival. In recent years, especially, India has pushed boundaries, with three of their top four highs coming from 2024–2025.
If India maintains this batting form, future matches against South Africa may see even bigger totals. What remains to be seen is whether South Africa can respond in kind—or whether India will keep setting the pace.
