Ten wins against six. That is where India Women stand against South Africa Women in T20Is since their first meeting in 2014.
The IND-W vs SA-W head-to-head in T20I cricket runs across 19 matches, 6 series, and two different continents.
India has won more, but the gap has been closing.
The 2024 series ended 1-1, and both sides head into the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with plenty to prove.
IND-W vs SA-W Head To Head In T20I
Here is everything you need to know.
IND-W vs SA-W Head To Head In T20I: Match 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 |
Three of those 19 matches had no result. Of the 16 that finished, India won 10. That is a consistent record, not a lucky one.
Top Run-Scorers in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is
Smriti Mandhana leads all batters in this fixture. She has scored 406 runs across 17 innings at a strike rate of 121.55, with a top score of 57. No other player from either side is close.
Laura Lee is South Africa’s best batter in this match-up with 334 runs in 13 innings, including an 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 |
India placed five batters in the top ten. That batting depth is a big reason the head-to-head sits where it does.
Leading Wicket-Takers in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is
Shabnim Ismail owns the bowling record in this fixture. She has 17 wickets from 14 matches, with a best of 5/30. Her pace has troubled India’s top order more than any other SA bowler.
Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav are India’s joint-leaders with 16 wickets each. Both operate in the middle overs, where they have consistently slowed South Africa’s scoring.
| Player | Team | Wkts | Mat | Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Six of the top ten wicket-takers here are Indian players. SA Women’s bowling has relied heavily on Ismail, and that reliance shows when she is not at her best.
Series-by-Series Results
India has won three of six T20I series against South Africa. SA Women have won two. The 2024 series finished level.
| 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 2020/21 series was a turning point. SA Women won 2-1 on Indian soil, which showed they had the game plan to beat this India side when conditions suited them.
Fixture Records Worth Knowing
| Category | Team | Detail | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Total | SA Women | 189/4 | Chennai |
| Lowest Total | India Women | 70 | Surat |
| Biggest Win (Runs) | SA Women | 105 runs | Surat |
| Closest Win (Runs) | India Women | 11 runs | Surat |
| Highest Aggregate | Both | 366 runs | Chennai |
Surat has produced the most extreme results in this fixture. The same ground has seen India’s lowest total and their closest win. Chennai, by contrast, has seen South Africa bat at their best.
Next Match: 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
India Women and South Africa Women meet next on June 21, 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. It is the 18th fixture of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, starting at 06:30 IST.
Based on the overall head-to-head, India goes in as the favorite. But South Africa has won two of the last three bilateral series, and they will not be easy to beat at a neutral venue in England.
FAQs
- Q: Who leads the IND-W vs SA-W T20I head-to-head?
India Women lead with 10 wins from 19 matches. SA Women have won 6, and 3 matches ended without a result.
- Q: Who has scored the most runs in this T20I fixture?
Smriti Mandhana leads with 406 runs in 17 innings. Laura Lee leads for South Africa with 334 runs.
Q: Which bowler has the most wickets in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is?
Shabnim Ismail leads with 17 wickets from 14 matches, including a best of 5/30.
- Q: How many T20I series has India won against South Africa Women?
India Women have won three series. SA Women have won two, and one series in 2024 ended as a draw.
- Q: When do India Women play South Africa Women next?
June 21, 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Start time: 06:30 IST.
- Q: What is the highest total in IND-W vs SA-W T20Is?
South Africa Women scored 189/4 in Chennai, which remains the highest total in this match-up.
Wrap-Up
India Women lead the T20I head-to-head against South Africa Women with 10 wins from 19 matches.
Mandhana and Rodrigues have done the most damage with the bat. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav have controlled the bowling.
South Africa’s case rests on Ismail with the ball and Lee at the top of the order. Their recent series results suggest they are moving in the right direction.
The Old Trafford clash in June 2026 adds another chapter to a rivalry that keeps getting tighter.
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