India Women and South Africa Women have played T20 International cricket against each other since 2014. This rivalry has grown steadily over the years. Both teams have enjoyed great moments in this format.
The overall numbers show a very close battle. India holds a slim lead with 11 wins from 24 meetings, while South Africa has won 10 matches. Three matches ended without a result, showing just how evenly matched these teams have been.
The gap between the two sides has almost disappeared. South Africa dominated the recent bilateral series in April 2026 with a 4-1 victory, highlighting their strong form ahead of the tournament. This result puts extra pressure on India before the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The teams will meet again on June 21 at Old Trafford, Manchester. This important group-stage clash could play a major role in the race for the semi-finals. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive contest.
IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record in WT20Is
India Women hold an 11-10 lead in the overall Women’s T20I head-to-head record against South Africa Women. They have also enjoyed greater success in the ODI format, leading 16-12, while the overall record across all formats stands at 28-23 in India’s favour.
However, an interesting trend has emerged in recent months, with four of South Africa Women’s T20I victories coming in April 2026. This highlights the significant progress South Africa Women have made and suggests the rivalry has become far more competitive than the overall numbers might indicate.
Here’s a detailed look at the India Women vs South Africa Women head-to-head record in Women’s T20 Internationals.
| Category | India Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 | 24 |
| Won | 11 | 10 |
| Lost | 10 | 11 |
| No Result | 3 | 3 |
| Win Percentage | 45.83% | 41.67% |
| Most Recent Win | 25 Apr 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Biggest Win (Runs) | 54 Runs | 105 Runs |
| Biggest Win (Wickets) | 10 Wickets | 9 Wickets |
India Women hold a narrow 11-10 lead over South Africa Women in Women’s T20Is, while three matches ended without a result.
The rivalry has become much closer in recent years. South Africa Women won four matches during the bilateral series in April 2026, including a nine-wicket victory in Johannesburg and an eight-wicket win in Durban.
Those performances showed their growing strength and reduced the gap between the two teams. While India Women still lead the overall record, South Africa Women now pose a much stronger challenge.
India Women vs South Africa Women – All WT20I Match Results
India Women and South Africa Women have faced each other frequently, with India holding the historic head-to-head advantage but South Africa dominating the most recent encounters, including a dominant 4-1 bilateral series victory in April 2026.
Here is a match-by-match breakdown of all their WT20I encounters:
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 23 runs | Benoni | 27 Apr 2026 |
| SA Women | India Women | India Women | 14 runs | Johannesburg | 25 Apr 2026 |
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 9 wickets | Johannesburg | 22 Apr 2026 |
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 8 wickets | Durban | 19 Apr 2026 |
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 6 wickets | Durban | 17 Apr 2026 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 10 wickets | Chennai | 9 Jul 2024 |
| India Women | SA Women | no result | – | Chennai | 7 Jul 2024 |
| India Women | SA Women | SA Women | 12 runs | Chennai | 5 Jul 2024 |
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 5 wickets | East London | 2 Feb 2023 |
| SA Women | India Women | no result | – | East London | 28 Jan 2023 |
| SA Women | India Women | India Women | 27 runs | East London | 19 Jan 2023 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 9 wickets | Lucknow | 23 Mar 2021 |
| India Women | SA Women | SA Women | 6 wickets | Lucknow | 21 Mar 2021 |
| India Women | SA Women | SA Women | 8 wickets | Lucknow | 20 Mar 2021 |
| India Women | SA Women | SA Women | 105 runs | Surat | 4 Oct 2019 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 5 wickets | Surat | 3 Oct 2019 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 51 runs | Surat | 1 Oct 2019 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 11 runs | Surat | Sep 24, 2019 |
| SA Women | India Women | India Women | 54 runs | Cape Town | 24 Feb 2018 |
| SA Women | India Women | no result | – | Centurion | 21 Feb 2018 |
| SA Women | India Women | SA Women | 5 wickets | Johannesburg | 18 Feb 2018 |
| SA Women | India Women | India Women | 9 wickets | East London | 16 Feb 2018 |
| SA Women | India Women | India Women | 7 wickets | Potchefstroom | 13 Feb 2018 |
| India Women | SA Women | India Women | 16 runs | Bengaluru | 30 Nov 2014 |
Matches between India Women and South Africa Women in T20Is often produce close contests. India held the upper hand from 2014 to 2021 and won most of the meetings during that period.
South Africa Women narrowed the gap during the April 2026 series. They won four of the five matches, including victories in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni. India claimed the Fourth T20I in Johannesburg by 14 runs. That result helped India keep a slim 11-10 lead in the overall head-to-head record.
The upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup match adds another chapter to this rivalry. India enter the contest with a one-win advantage, while South Africa will look to draw level in the overall standings.
Top Batting Performers in India Women vs South Africa Women Women’s T20I Rivalry
Laura Wolvaardt and Smriti Mandhana led the batting charts in the India Women vs South Africa Women T20I rivalry, setting the benchmark with their consistent run-scoring records.
| Player | Team | Role / Style | WT20I Runs (vs SA/IND) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | Right-handed opening batter (Current Captain) | 520 |
| Sune Luus | South Africa | Right-handed top-order batter (Former Captain) | 505 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | Left-handed opening batter (Current Vice-Captain) | 468 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | Right-handed middle-order batter (Current Captain) | 410 |
Laura Wolvaardt leads the run-scoring charts in India Women vs South Africa Women T20Is with 520 runs. Sune Luus follows with 505 runs, while Smriti Mandhana has scored 468 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur ranks fourth with 410 runs. These four batters have played key roles in many matches between the two teams.
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Conclusion: India Hold the Edge, But South Africa Are Closing In
India Women hold a narrow 11-10 lead over South Africa Women in Women’s T20Is after 24 matches. India dominated much of the rivalry between 2014 and 2021, but the gap between the two teams has become much smaller in recent years. Their matches often produce close results, which reflects the growing strength of both sides.
The latest chapter of this rivalry came in April 2026, when South Africa Women won four of the five T20Is in a home series. Those results highlighted their rise in the format and brought them within one win of India in the overall head-to-head record.
With leading batters such as Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sune Luus making their mark on this fixture, the rivalry continues to grow and promises another exciting contest when the teams meet at the Women’s T20 World Cup.
