The India Women tour of South Africa 2026 will feature a five-match T20I series in April. This series is important for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.
The matches will be played across Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni. South Africa Women will be led by Laura Wolvaardt, while India Women will be captained by Harmanpreet Kaur.
SA-W vs IND-W 2026 T20I Series Schedule
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Friday | 1st T20I | 9:30 PM | Kingsmead, Durban |
| April 19, 2026 | Sunday | 2nd T20I | 5:30 PM | Kingsmead, Durban |
| April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | 3rd T20I | 9:30 PM | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | 4th T20I | 9:30 PM | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | 5th T20I | 5:30 PM | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
Teams and Captains
South Africa Women squad includes Laura Wolvaardt as captain along with players like Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, and Ayabonga Khaka.
India Women squad is led by Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The team also features Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Renuka Thakur.
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Full Squads
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon
India Women
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Uma Chetry (Wicketkeeper), Anushka Sharma
Where to Watch Live
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport Cricket | SuperSport App & Website |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
Series Importance
This T20I series is a key preparation stage for both teams before the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in different venues will help players adjust to various pitch and weather conditions.
Evening matches in most games will also test team strategies under lights. Both teams will look to build form and find their best combination before the big tournament.
Fans can expect competitive cricket as two strong teams face each other in this important series.
