India Women Tour Of South Africa 2026 Announced; One-Off Test, 3 ODIs Lined Up

India Women will tour South Africa in December 2026 for a multi-format series featuring three ODIs and a rare one-off Test in Gqeberha.

India Women are scheduled to tour South Africa in December 2026 for a multi-format series that includes a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series. The red-ball fixture will be played in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, marking only the fourth Test meeting between the two sides in women’s cricket.

The ODI series, which forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held between December 9 and 15 across Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town. Ahead of the series, India Women will also play a warm-up match against South Africa Emerging in Benoni on December 6.

The upcoming Test will be just the second women’s Test hosted at St George’s Park, adding further significance to the encounter.

India Women Tour Of South Africa 2026 Schedule

Date	Fixture	Venue
Dec 6	Warm-up: SA 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 Tour to Follow in Blockbuster Home Season

Following India’s tour, South Africa Women will host Australia Women in early 2027 for a full-fledged multi-format series. The tour, scheduled from March 18 to April 11, will feature three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test match.

The T20I leg will take place across Kimberley, Benoni, and East London. The ODI series will then move to Gqeberha, Paarl, and Durban, with the final ODI set to be held as the annual Black Day match.

The tour will conclude with a four-day Test in Potchefstroom from April 8 to 11, which will only be the second time South Africa Women and Australia Women face each other in the longest format.

CSA Highlights Growing Importance of Women’s Cricket

Cricket South Africa has expressed excitement about hosting two of the top teams in world cricket during what promises to be a landmark home season for the Proteas Women.

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“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.”