Indian Women head to South Africa for a five-game T20I series, which acts as a critical preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 that is scheduled to be held in June–July 2026 in England.
The Indian team is led by Harmanpreet Kaur and boasts a stable lineup with the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma. They have also included young players as they try to finalise their lineup.
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Proteas women’s team, led by Laura Wolvaardt, will look to capitalise on their home advantage but will miss out on the services of their all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp. The experience of players such as Sune Luus and Chloe Tryon will prove invaluable.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the first T20I between India women and South Africa women.
India vs South Africa 1st T20I live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the India women vs South Africa women first T20I in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: JioHotstar
The India women vs South Africa women T20 series will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does India vs South Africa 1st T20I kick off?
The first T20I between India women and South Africa women will be played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa.
It will kick off at 9:30 p.m. IST on Friday, April 17, in India.
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India vs South Africa squads, team news
IND-W, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as the vice-captain, have maintained an experienced base comprising Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma.
The young all-rounder Anushka Sharma gets her maiden inclusion into the squad along with Kashvee Gautam and Uma Chetry. Richa Ghosh and Chetry are the wicket-keepers.
India squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Uma Chetry (wk), Anushka Sharma.
The 15-member SA-W squad will be skippered by Laura Wolvaardt. All-rounder Marizanne Kapp is once again out of action after being left out of the squads for their encounters against Pakistan and New Zealand recently.
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has welcomed Eliz-Mari and wicket-keeper batter Tebogo Macheke on board, which makes this the Macheke’s first national team call-up.
South Africa squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke (wk), Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon.
India vs South Africa T20I schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Apr 17, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 2nd T20I | Apr 19, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 3rd T20I | Apr 22, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 4th T20I | Apr 25, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 5th T20I | Apr 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
India vs South Africa: Betting odds
India women are the favourites to win the 1st T20I match at 1.50 on Dafa, while South Africa women are positioned as the underdogs at 2.56.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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