Kamal Ghorui
India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Cape Town.
India vs South Africa: Full Tour Schedule
The Indian women’s team will play a one-off Test against South Africa in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, 2026. The tour will also feature a three-match ODI series prior to the Test.The ODI series, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, is scheduled to be held from December 9 to 15 across Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town.
Rare Test Encounter Between Two Sides
This match will be only the fourth Women’s Test between India and South Africa and just the second women’s Test at St George’s Park. It will also mark India’s second Test of the year, following their one-off match against Australia at the WACA in Perth, where Harmanpreet Kaur & Co suffered a 10-wicket defeat.
Warm-Up Fixture Before the Series
Ahead of the main series, India will begin their tour with a warm-up match against South Africa Emerging in Benoni on December 6, allowing the squad to acclimatize to local conditions.
T20I Series Scheduled Earlier in the Year
Earlier, Cricket South Africa had announced that India will also tour the country for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to 27, 2026. The matches will be played across Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni, serving as a crucial build-up to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, scheduled from June 12 to July 5, 2026.
CSA CEO Highlights Importance of Women’s Cricket Growth
Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Pholetsi Moseki expressed his excitement about hosting top international teams:“We are delighted to host two of the world’s leading teams in India and Australia for what promises to be a blockbuster home summer for the Proteas Women,” CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said.“These tours will showcase the very best of international women’s cricket and build on the encouraging rise in fan attendance, as we continue to welcome growing crowds across the country to watch world-class players competing at some of our iconic venues.” he added.“It is also exciting to host two Test matches on home soil during the season. Test cricket remains a special and historic format of the game, and providing our Proteas Women with opportunities to compete in red-ball cricket at home is an important step in the continued recognition of the women’s game in South Africa, “We are also pleased to see the annual Black Day ODI continue to grow, with the sixth edition taking place at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium. The match remains an important platform to raise awareness in the fight against GBV.” Moseki also highlighted the significance of hosting Test matches.
India tour of SA, 2026
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| December 6 | Warm-up: SA Emerging vs India | Benoni |
| December 9 | 1st ODI | Potchefstroom |
| December 12 | 2nd ODI | Bloemfontein |
| December 15 | 3rd ODI | Cape Town |
| December 20-23 | Only Test | Gqeberha |
