Three-match T20I series added to India women’s South Africa tour in Dec 2026

Johannesburg, August 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced the addition of a three-match T20 International series to the Indian women’s cricket team’s multi-format tour of South Africa, scheduled for December 2026.

The newly included T20I fixtures will serve as preparation for both teams ahead of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, which will be held in Sri Lanka in February 2027.

India had previously toured South Africa for a five-match T20I series in April this year as part of their preparations for the Women’s T20 World Cup. However, the visitors suffered a 4-1 defeat in that series.

According to the revised schedule, India’s tour will now run from December 9 to December 30, with the T20I leg concluding the assignment. The festive Boxing Day T20I will be played on December 26 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, while the remaining two matches will take place at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on December 29 and 30.

The tour will begin with a one-off Test match at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from December 9 to 12. The teams will then compete in a three-match ICC Women’s Championship ODI series from December 16 to 22, with matches scheduled in Paarl, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.

Welcoming the revised schedule, CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said the addition of the T20I series would provide valuable preparation for the Proteas Women ahead of the global tournament.

“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.

“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,” he added.