India Women hold the edge in this T20I rivalry.
The numbers are clear, and the performances have been consistent enough to back them up.
From their first meeting in 2014 to the most recent encounter in 2024, India Women have won 10 of 19 T20Is against South Africa Women.
SA Women have won 6. Three matches ended with no result.
IND-W vs SA-W Head To Head In T20I
This is a rivalry that has produced big individual performances on both sides. Here is a complete look at every number that matters.
IND-W vs SA-W T20I Head To Head: Overall Record
| Team | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | W/L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 2014-2024 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1.67 | 62.50 |
| South Africa Women | 2014-2024 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0.60 | 37.50 |
India’s win percentage of 62.50% tells the story well. SA Women have been competitive in patches, but India has been the more consistent side across the decade.
Most Runs: IND-W vs SA-W T20I Head To Head
Smriti Mandhana tops the run charts in this fixture. She has scored 406 runs across 17 innings at a strike rate of 121.55, with a highest score of 57. She has been India’s most reliable batter in this match-up.
Laura Lee is the standout for South Africa with 334 runs in 13 innings, including a top score of 84.
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Mat | Inns | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India Women | 406 | 334 | 19 | 17 | 57 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India Women | 260 | 227 | 18 | 13 | 53* |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India Women | 241 | 205 | 15 | 11 | 48 |
| Shafali Verma | India Women | 239 | 179 | 10 | 9 | 60 |
| Mithali Raj | India Women | 232 | 195 | 6 | 5 | 76* |
| Laura Lee | SA Women | 334 | 273 | 13 | 13 | 84 |
| Suné Luus | SA Women | 308 | 307 | 15 | 14 | 62 |
| CL Tryon | SA Women | 224 | 140 | 11 | 10 | 57* |
| Laura Wolvaardt | SA Women | 190 | 170 | 13 | 12 | 53* |
| D van Niekerk | SA Women | 190 | 175 | 6 | 6 | 55 |
Five of the top ten run-scorers are from India. That batting depth is part of why India leads the series record overall.
Most Wickets: IND-W vs SA-W T20I Head To Head
Shabnim Ismail leads all bowlers in this fixture with 17 wickets from 14 matches. Her best figures of 5/30 stand out, and she has been South Africa’s most dangerous bowler in this match-up by a clear margin.
Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav have each taken 16 wickets for India. Both operate in the middle overs and have controlled scoring phases against the SA Women lineup.
| Player | Team | Wkts | Mat | Inns | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabnim Ismail | SA Women | 17 | 14 | 13 | 5/30 |
| Deepti Sharma | India Women | 16 | 14 | 13 | 3/8 |
| Radha Yadav | India Women | 16 | 12 | 11 | 3/6 |
| Poonam Yadav | India Women | 15 | 11 | 11 | 3/13 |
| Pooja Vastrakar | India Women | 12 | 13 | 12 | 4/13 |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | India Women | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3/9 |
| Nadine de Klerk | SA Women | 10 | 18 | 11 | 3/18 |
| Shikha Pandey | India Women | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3/16 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | SA Women | 8 | 15 | 14 | 1/9 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | SA Women | 7 | 11 | 10 | 2/15 |
India’s bowling depth is clear here. Six of the top ten wicket-takers in this fixture are Indian players.
Series Results: IND-W vs SA-W T20I
India Women have won three of six T20I series against South Africa Women. SA Women have won two, with one series ending in a draw.
| Series | Season | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA Women in India T20I | 2014/15 | India Women | 1-0 |
| India Women in South Africa T20I | 2017/18 | India Women | 3-1 |
| SA Women in India T20I | 2019/20 | India Women | 3-1 |
| SA Women in India T20I | 2020/21 | SA Women | 2-1 |
| SA Women T20I Tri-Series | 2022/23 | SA Women | — |
| SA Women in India T20I | 2024 | Drawn | 1-1 |
The 2024 series ended 1-1, which shows South Africa has become harder to beat at home and away.
Notable Records in This Fixture
| Category | Team | Score/Margin | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | SA Women | 189/4 | Chennai |
| Lowest Team Total | India Women | 70 | Surat |
| Largest Win (Runs) | SA Women | 105 runs | Surat |
| Smallest Win (Runs) | India Women | 11 runs | Surat |
| Highest Match Aggregate | Both Teams | 366 runs | Chennai |
South Africa’s 189/4 at Chennai is the highest total in this fixture. The Surat ground has produced both the biggest margin win and the tightest finish, which tells you something about how unpredictable conditions can shift a game.
Upcoming: IND-W vs SA-W at 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
These two sides will meet again at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The fixture is scheduled for June 21, 2026, at Old Trafford, Manchester, with play starting at 06:30 IST.
Both teams will look to build momentum with this game. Based on the head-to-head record, India goes in as the favorite.
But South Africa has shown in recent series that they are capable of beating India on their day.
FAQs
- Q: Who leads the IND-W vs SA-W T20I head-to-head record?
India Women lead with 10 wins from 19 matches. South Africa Women have 6 wins and 3 matches ended with no result.
- Q: Who has scored the most runs in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is?
Smriti Mandhana leads with 406 runs in 17 innings. Laura Lee leads for South Africa with 334 runs.
- Q: Who has taken the most wickets in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is?
Shabnim Ismail leads all bowlers with 17 wickets. Among Indian players, Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav have each taken 16.
- Q: When is the next IND-W vs SA-W T20I match?
They meet on June 21, 2026, at Old Trafford during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Start time is 06:30 IST.
- Q: What is South Africa Women’s highest T20I total against India?
South Africa scored 189/4 in Chennai, which is the highest total in this fixture.
- Q: How many T20I series has India Women won against South Africa Women?
India Women have won three series out of six played between 2014 and 2024.
Conclusion:
India Women lead the IND-W vs SA-W head-to-head in T20I cricket with 10 wins from 19 matches.
Their batting, led by Mandhana and Rodrigues, and their bowling, led by Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav, have consistently outperformed South Africa’s side.
That said, SA Women are not an easy opposition. Shabnim Ismail and Laura Lee have the individual ability to change games.
The 2024 drawn series is evidence that this rivalry is tightening.
The Old Trafford meeting in June 2026 should be a proper contest.
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