India Women set to play one-off Test against South Africa: View tour details | Cricket News

India Women are scheduled to play a one-off Test against South Africa in Gakkai from December 20 to 23, a tour that also includes a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 in Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Cape Town.

India vs South Africa: Complete Tour Schedule

The Indian women’s team will play a one-off Test against South Africa from December 20 to 23, 2026, at Gakbarha. A three-match ODI series will also be played before the Test in this tour. The ODI series, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, is scheduled from December 9 to 15 in Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Cape Town.

A rare Test encounter between the two sides

This match will be only the fourth women’s Test between India and South Africa and only the second women’s Test at St George’s Park. It will also be India’s second Test of the year, after their only match against Australia at the WACA in Perth, where Harmanpreet Kaur and Co suffered a 10-wicket defeat.

Warm-up fixtures before the series

Ahead of the crucial series, India will begin their tour with a warm-up match against South Africa Emerging in Benoni on December 6, giving the squad a chance to acclimatise to the local conditions.

T20I series scheduled earlier in the year

Earlier, Cricket South Africa announced that India will also tour the country for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to 27, 2026. Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni will host the matches, serving as a crucial preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The CSA CEO highlighted the importance of women’s cricket development.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Pholitsi Museki expressed his excitement about hosting top international teams:”

We are delighted to be hosting two of the world’s leading teams in India and Australia for what promises to be a blockbuster home summer for the Proteas women,” said CSA Chief Executive Officer Folitsi Moseki.

“These tours will showcase the best of international women’s cricket and drive an encouraging increase in fan attendance, as we continue to welcome growing crowds across the country to watch world-class players compete at some of our iconic venues.”

He added. “It is also exciting to host two Test matches on home soil during the season.

Test cricket is a special and historic format of the game, and giving our Proteas women the opportunity to compete in red-ball cricket at home is an important step in the continued recognition of the women’s game in South Africa.”

he said. Stadium This match is an important platform to create awareness in the fight against GBV. ”Musaki also highlighted the importance of hosting Test matches.

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