The South Africa women’s team is set to welcome India and Australia for a series of matches, including rare Test encounters. India’s tour will commence with a three-match ODI series on March 9 in Potchefstroom, crucial for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2029 qualification. The second ODI will be held in Bloemfontein, followed by the series finale in Cape Town at Newlands.
Adding to the excitement, a one-off Test match between India and South Africa will take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, only the fourth red-ball meeting between the two teams. Notably, India has emerged victorious in all three previous encounters in 2002, 2014, and 2024. This Test coincides with the opening men’s Test between England and South Africa in Johannesburg, a significant moment for cricket in the country.
Australia will then embark on their first full bilateral tour of South Africa since 2020, starting with three T20Is in Kimberley on March 18, followed by matches in Benoni and KuGompo City. The series will progress to a three-match ODI series starting on March 27 in Gqeberha, moving to Paarl and concluding in Durban on April 3. The final ODI will be designated as a ‘Black Day’ fixture, emphasizing the fight against gender-based violence.
The series will culminate with a one-off Test at the JB Marks Oval in North West from April 8 to 11, only the second Women’s Test between South Africa and Australia. Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season, anticipating a thrilling home summer for the Proteas Women and emphasizing the growth of international women’s cricket and fan attendance across the country.
