CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA (CSA) has announced a five-match T20 International (T20I) series between Women’s World Cup finalists South Africa and India, scheduled to be played across Durban, Johannesburg and Benoni from 17 to 27 April.
The series will open with two matches at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on 17 and 19 April. The teams will then move to the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for back-to-back fixtures on 22 and 25 April, before the fifth and final T20I is held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 27 April.
The contest will serve as an important preparatory assignment for both sides ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on 12 June in England. South Africa and India have been placed in Group 1 for the tournament, alongside Australia, Pakistan and two teams yet to qualify.
CSA director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe shared, “Facing a team of India’s quality so close to a World Cup is exactly what the Proteas Women need at this stage of the preparation. It gives them an opportunity to test themselves against a top-level opponent, fine-tune their combinations and ensure they are executing their plans under pressure. This series will play a key role in sharpening the team’s readiness ahead of the T20 World Cup.”
CSA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki added, “We are proud to welcome India to South Africa for what promises to be a world-class T20 International series. Hosting quality international opposition on home soil is vital in showcasing the elite level of women’s cricket and in continuing to grow the game across the country. These encounters bring together two of the best teams in the world and provide a fantastic opportunity for South African supporters to witness cricket of the highest standard.”
