This Group 1 fixture in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is a top-of-the-table cushion for India and a desperate survival mission for South Africa. India are absolutely flying at the peak of the group with 4 points from 2 matches, boasting a massive Net Run Rate of 3.975 after two dominant victories. On the other hand, South Africa are currently occupying third place with 2 points, having won one and lost one. Their negative Net Run Rate of -1.097 reflects a shaky start, making tomorrow’s clash a must-win game if they want to stay in control of their own destiny.
India look like the team to beat in this tournament, with an incredibly deep batting line-up and a disciplined bowling attack that rarely gives away easy boundaries. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have a perfectly settled squad where everyone understands their role, allowing them to keep the pressure on from ball one. South Africa, meanwhile, are under immense pressure to find consistency before the tournament slips away. Laura Wolvaardt’s team will need to show far more intent in the powerplay and sharpen up their execution at the death to disrupt India’s rhythm and pull off an upset.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 24
- India won – 11
- South Africa won – 10
- NR – 3
When you look at the overall history between these two teams, it’s about as close as a rivalry can get. Out of the 24 times India and South Africa have faced each other in this format, India holds the narrowest of leads with 11 victories to South Africa’s 10, alongside 3 matches that ended without a result. This razor-thin margin proves that neither side has ever truly dominated the other, and with the stakes so high, this neck-and-neck history suggests we are in for another absolute thriller.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk
Where to Watch India Women vs South Africa Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Schedule:
India Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs Pakistan, Birmingham – Won by 64 runs
June 17: vs Netherlands, Leeds – Won by 95 runs
June 18: vs South Africa, Manchester
June 23: vs Bangladesh, Manchester
June 28: vs Australia, Lord’s
South Africa Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs Australia Women, Manchester – Lost by 65 runs
June 17: vs Pakistan Women, Birmingham – Won by 2 wickets
June 21: vs India Women, Manchester
June 25: vs Netherlands Women, Bristol
June 28: vs Bangladesh Women, Lord’s
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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