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India women to tour South Africa for multi-format assignment

Friday, 20-Mar-2026, 12:09 PM
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South Africa women are set for high-profile visits from India and Australia. South Africa women are set to host India women in a high-profile one-off Test match set to be played from December 20 in Gqeberha. In fact, the action begins with India women touring South Africa for a multi-format series. The tour will begin with a three-match ODI series, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship, on December 9 in Potchefstroom. 

The series then moves to Bloemfontein for the second game before concluding at the Newlands Cricket Ground. The one-off test is particularly crucial, as it will be the fourth Test meeting between the two sides. Historically, India have had the upper hand, winning all previous encounters in 2002, 2014, and 2024. Following India's visit, South Africa will welcome Australia for a multi-format visit. It will be Australia’s first full-fledged tour of South Africa. 

Australia's tour begins with a three-match T20I series starting March 18 in Kimberley. The teams will then travel to Benoni and East London for the remaining matches. Following the shortest format, both sides will meet in ODIs, beginning March 27 in Gqeberha. The second match will take place in Paarl, before the series concludes in Durban on April 3. The tour will end with the only Test match, scheduled to be played from April 8 to 11.

"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 in a statement.

"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,” Moseki added.

India women tour of South Africa:

Dec 6 – Warm-up - South Africa Emerging vs India, Benoni

Dec 9 – 1st ODI - Potchefstroom

Dec 12 – 2nd ODI - Bloemfontein

Dec 15 – 3rd ODI - Cape Town

Dec 20-23 – Only Test - Gqeberha

Australia women tour of South Africa:

Mar 18 – 1st T20I - Kimberley

Mar 21 – 2nd T20I - Benoni

Mar 23 – 3rd T20I - East London

Mar 27 – 1st ODI - Gqeberha

Mar 31 – 2nd ODI - Paarl

Apr 3 – 3rd ODI - Durban

Apr 8-11 – Only Test - Potchefstroom















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