has added three T20I matches to their home multi-format series with Team India at the end of the year in order to increase preparations for the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy next year.
The three T20I matches will be played after Christmas this year, just a few weeks prior to the commencement of the Champions Trophy, which will be played in February 2027.
According to the , Team India will clash against South Africa for a total of seven matches in December. It will include one-off Test match, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three T20 Internationals (T20Is).
The one-off Test match will begin on December 9, followed by the ODI series from December 16, and the T20I series will kick off from December 26.
The matches will continue the recent rivalry between the two sides, with India having beaten South Africa last year in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup as they claimed their first 50-over title.
Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki welcomed the new schedule and believes the visit of India across December will help his side prepare well for the Champions Trophy event in February.
“We are delighted to confirm the revised schedule for India’s tour of South Africa, with the addition of the T20 International series over the festive period, ensuring our Proteas Women have the best possible preparation ahead of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka early next year,” Moseki said in a statement as quoted by ICC.
“India remain one of the strongest teams in world cricket, and the opportunity to compete against them across all three formats will provide invaluable competition as we continue building towards another major ICC event,” the CEO added.
Indian women’s team vs South African women’s team: Series schedule
Only Test: December 9-12, St. George’s Park, Gqeberha.
First ODI: December 16, Boland Park, Paarl; Second ODI: December 19, Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town; Third ODI: December 22, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.
First T20I: December 26, Willowmoore Park, Benoni; Second T20I: December 29, NWC Oval, Potchefstroom; Third T20I: December 30, NWC Oval, Potchefstroom.