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India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Stats competitive rivalry across ODI and T20I cricket. Their meetings have produced several memorable performances, particularly in major ICC tournaments. India claimed their first Women’s Cricket World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 final, with Deepti Sharma taking 5/39 and Shafali Verma scoring 87.
The rivalry continued into 2026, when South Africa won a five-match T20I series at home 4-1 before defeating India by six wickets at the Women’s T20 World Cup. Marizanne Kapp starred in that victory with 81 not out and 2/27.
Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | India Women Wins | South Africa Women Wins | No Result/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 33* | 20* | 12* | 1* |
| T20I | 24* | 14* | 9* | 1* |
*The ODI figure is through the 2025 World Cup league-stage meeting based on available match records. The T20I total incorporates the five-match 2026 series, which South Africa won 3-2. Historical databases can differ slightly in how abandoned or no-result games are counted.
India’s ODI advantage has been particularly pronounced. Before the 2025 World Cup final, published records listed 33 ODI meetings, with India winning 20, South Africa 12 and one producing no result.
Overall Match Statistics
| Category | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Test wins | 1 | 0 |
| ODI wins | 20* | 12* |
| T20I wins | 14* | 9* |
| Major World Cup final wins | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 ODI series | 3-0 | 0-3 |
| 2024 Test | Won by 10 wickets | Lost |
| 2026 T20I series | 2 wins | 3 wins |
The 2024 bilateral tour demonstrated India’s strength in the longer formats. India swept the three-match ODI series 3-0 and then won the one-off Test by 10 wickets. South Africa responded by winning the first T20I, while the second was abandoned and India won the third.
Test Match Stats
India and South Africa Women have played one Test against each other so far.
| Test Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Tests played | 1 |
| India Women wins | 1 |
| South Africa Women wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Year | 2024 |
| Result | India won by 10 wickets |
India dominated the one-off Test in Chennai in June-July 2024. India made 603/6 declared, with Shafali Verma scoring 205 and Smriti Mandhana making 149. South Africa were dismissed for 266 in the first innings and made 373 in their second innings before India completed the chase without losing a wicket.
Sneh Rana was the standout bowler, finishing with 10 wickets in the match, while Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus scored centuries in South Africa’s second innings.
ODI Stats
ODIs have historically been India’s strongest format against South Africa.
| ODI Statistic | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played through 2025 WC league stage | 33* | 33* |
| Wins | 20* | 12* |
| No results | 1* | 1* |
| 2024 ODI series | 3 wins | 0 wins |
| 2025 World Cup league meeting | Lost | Won |
| 2025 World Cup final | Won | Lost |
India swept South Africa 3-0 during the 2024 ODI series in Bengaluru. The second match was particularly close, with India winning by only four runs after posting 325/3.
The 2025 World Cup produced contrasting results. South Africa won the league-stage encounter by three wickets, but India responded in the final, winning by 52 runs to claim the World Cup title.
T20I Stats
The shortest format has been more evenly contested.
| T20I Statistic | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Historical record before 2026 | 10 wins | 6 wins |
| No results in that period | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 series wins | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 series result | Lost 2-3 | Won 3-2 |
The five-match 2026 series in South Africa significantly changed the recent picture. South Africa won the first three matches, India won the fourth, and South Africa took the fifth by 23 runs.
The third T20I was one of South Africa’s most impressive recent performances. They chased India’s 192/4 by reaching 193/1 in only 16.3 overs, with Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus producing a dominant partnership.
Best Batting Performances
| Player | Team | Format | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | India Women | Test | 205 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India Women | Test | 149 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa Women | Test | 122 |
| Sune Luus | South Africa Women | Test | 109 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India Women | ODI | 117 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa Women | T20I | 92 |
| Marizanne Kapp | South Africa Women | T20I | 81 |
| Sune Luus | South Africa Women | T20I | 64 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India Women | T20I | 53 |
Shafali Verma’s 205 in the 2024 Test remains one of the most remarkable individual batting performances in this rivalry. She and Smriti Mandhana also produced a record-setting opening partnership of 292 runs in that Test.
In the 2026 T20I series, Laura Wolvaardt’s 92 from 56 balls in the fifth match was South Africa’s outstanding individual innings.
Best Bowling Performances
| Player | Team | Format | Bowling Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneh Rana | India Women | Test | 10/188 match figures |
| Sneh Rana | India Women | Test | 8 wickets in first-class match innings context |
| Deepti Sharma | India Women | T20I | 5/19 |
| Pooja Vastrakar | India Women | T20I series | 8 wickets in 3 matches, 2024 |
| Radha Yadav | India Women | T20I series | 6 wickets in 3 matches, 2024 |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | India Women | T20I | 2 wickets for 21 runs, 2026 |
| Shabnim Ismail | South Africa Women | ODI | 3/28 |
Sneh Rana produced the defining bowling performance of the 2024 Test, taking 10 wickets for 188 runs across the match as India secured a 10-wicket victory.
In the 2026 T20I series, Deepti Sharma’s 5/19 in the fourth match was India’s best bowling display. India won that match by 14 runs after posting 185/5.
Overall, the statistics show a rivalry in which India have traditionally dominated Tests and ODIs, while T20Is have become increasingly competitive, with South Africa’s 2026 series victory adding another important chapter.
Final Thoughts
The India versus South Africa women’s cricket rivalry has become one of the most competitive matchups in international cricket. India have enjoyed major success, including their historic 2025 World Cup triumph, while South Africa have shown they can challenge India strongly, particularly in T20I cricket. Recent results underline how quickly the balance can shift between the two sides. With leading players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp, future meetings should continue to produce important individual records and closely contested matches.
FAQ
1. When did India and South Africa women’s teams first play each other?
India and South Africa have met in international women’s cricket across multiple formats, with their rivalry becoming particularly prominent in ODI cricket and later T20Is.
2. Who won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup final?
India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup final to win their first World Cup title.
3. Who was the standout player in the 2025 World Cup final?
Deepti Sharma was the decisive all-round performer, scoring 58 and taking 5/39.
4. Who won the India vs South Africa T20I series in 2026?
South Africa won the five-match T20I series 4-1 on home soil.
5. Who starred for South Africa against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Marizanne Kapp delivered an outstanding all-round performance, taking 2/27 and scoring an unbeaten 81 as South Africa won by six wickets.
