Introduction
The India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team stats rivalry is one of the most exciting contests in women’s international cricket. India, with their depth in batting and spin bowling, often dominates, while South Africa brings aggressive batting, strong pace attack, and fighting spirit. This matchup has produced memorable moments, including close finishes, high-scoring games, and historic upsets.
India holds a clear edge overall, especially in ODIs and Tests, but South Africa has pulled off impressive wins in recent years, including a thrilling victory in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup league stage. The rivalry reached new heights in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Final at Navi Mumbai, where India clinched their maiden title with a 52-run victory over South Africa.
From Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive batting to Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp’s consistency for the Proteas, this rivalry showcases top talent. This detailed scorecard covers the last 10 most recent matches in each format (T20I, ODI, and Test), with simple explanations, key highlights, and easy-to-read tables. Perfect for fans who want quick insights without complicated terms, especially in the context of india women’s national cricket team vs south africa women’s national cricket team.
India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: T20I Matches
India Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 9 July 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa Women tour of India T20I Series 2024 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | 9 July 2024 |
| Toss | India Women won the toss and elected to field |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 84 (17.1 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 88/0 (10.5 overs) |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by 10 wickets |
| Series | India Women won the series 2-0 (1 No Result) |
| Player of the Match | Shafali Verma (IND-W): 46* (32) |
India chased the low total comfortably with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana unbeaten. South Africa’s batting struggled against India’s spinners in helpful conditions.
India Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 7 July 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa Women tour of India T20I Series 2024 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | 7 July 2024 |
| Toss | India Women won the toss and elected to field |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 177/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | Match abandoned due to rain |
| Result | No Result |
| Series | India Women led the series 1-0 |
| Player of the Match | Not Awarded |
Rain washed out the match after South Africa posted a competitive total. The game offered no result, keeping the series alive.
India Women vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 5 July 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa Women tour of India T20I Series 2024 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | 5 July 2024 |
| Toss | South Africa Women won the toss and elected to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 177/4 (20 overs) |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 189/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | 🇿🇦 South Africa Women won by 12 runs |
| Series | Series level 0-0 (before this match) |
| Player of the Match | Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W): 65 (48) |
South Africa posted a strong total thanks to Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. India fell short despite a good start, giving SA an early series win.
T20I Summary: In recent T20Is, the rivalry is closely contested with India holding a slight edge (around 10 wins to 6 in last 21 matches). South Africa has shown improvement with powerful batting, but India’s home dominance and spin bowling often prove decisive. Matches are usually high-scoring and entertaining for fans.
India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: ODI Matches
India Women vs South Africa Women, Final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, 2 November 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Date | 2 November 2025 |
| Toss | India Women won the toss and elected to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 298/7 (50 overs) |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 246 (45.3 overs) |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by 52 runs |
| Series | India Women won the 2025 Women’s World Cup |
| Player of the Match | Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 5 wickets |
India posted a strong total with contributions from top order. Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul restricted South Africa, helping India win their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title in front of a packed home crowd.
India Women vs South Africa Women, 10th Match at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, 9 October 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Visakhapatnam |
| Date | 9 October 2025 |
| Toss | South Africa Women won the toss and elected to field |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 251 (49.5 overs) |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 252/7 (48.5 overs) |
| Result | 🇿🇦 South Africa Women won by 3 wickets |
| Series | World Cup League Stage |
| Player of the Match | Nadine de Klerk (SA-W): All-round performance |
Richa Ghosh’s fighting 94 helped India recover from a collapse, but South Africa chased successfully with Nadine de Klerk’s crucial knock. This was a big upset in the tournament.
India Women vs South Africa Women, 5th Match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 7 May 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka Women Tri-Series 2025 |
| Venue | Colombo |
| Date | 7 May 2025 |
| Toss | – |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | – |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | – |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by 23 runs |
| Series | Tri-Series |
| Player of the Match | – |
India defended a total comfortably with disciplined bowling in this tri-series clash.
India Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd Match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 29 April 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka Women Tri-Series 2025 |
| Venue | Colombo |
| Date | 29 April 2025 |
| Toss | – |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | – |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | – |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by 15 runs |
| Series | Tri-Series |
| Player of the Match | – |
Another close win for India, showcasing their strong middle-order batting and spin options.
ODI Summary: India dominates ODIs with 20 wins against South Africa’s 13 in 34 matches (1 no result). Recent games show South Africa improving, with notable wins like the 2025 World Cup league stage. India’s batting depth and all-rounders like Deepti Sharma often make the difference in big tournaments.
India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Test Matches
Note: India and South Africa Women have played only a few Test matches. Here are the most recent ones (India has won all encounters).
India Women vs South Africa Women, Only Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, June 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | June 2024 |
| Toss | India Women won the toss and elected to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 603/6 decl. (115.1 overs) & target achieved |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | 266 & 373 (follow-on) |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by an innings and 10 wickets (approx.) |
| Series | India Women won the one-off Test |
| Player of the Match | Sneh Rana (IND-W): 10 wickets in the match + batting |
India set a massive total with Shafali Verma’s record double century. Sneh Rana’s 10-wicket haul sealed a dominant win. This match broke several women’s Test records.
India Women vs South Africa Women, Only Test at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (earlier encounter)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Bilateral Test |
| Venue | Bengaluru |
| Date | 2014 |
| Toss | – |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | – |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Women | – |
| Result | 🇮🇳 India Women won by innings and 24 runs |
| Series | India Women won |
| Player of the Match | – |
India dominated with strong batting and bowling to win comfortably.
Test Summary: India has won all 3 Test matches against South Africa Women convincingly. The 2024 Chennai Test was historic for record-breaking performances. South Africa finds it tough in the longest format due to India’s home conditions and experience.
Conclusion
The India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final highlight India’s all-round dominance. Explosive batting led by Smriti Mandhana (92) and Shafali Verma (68), combined with Deepti Sharma’s match-winning 5/39, proved too strong for South Africa despite Laura Wolvaardt’s century.
This historic win gave India their first Women’s ODI World Cup title and cemented their status as the premier women’s team. The stats reflect superior strike rates, better economy, and clinical finishing under pressure.
FAQs
What were the main India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Stats?
India scored 298/7 while South Africa were bowled out for 246. India won by 52 runs.
Highest scorer in the match?
Smriti Mandhana scored 92 for India; Laura Wolvaardt scored 101 for South Africa.
Best bowling figures?
Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets for 39 runs.
Highest partnership?
Mandhana + Verma added 112 runs for India.
Impact of the win?
India won their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title.
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