NEW DELHI: The South Africa women's team will host India and Australia in a busy schedule that includes multi-format matches, featuring two rare Test matches. India’s tour will kick off with a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women's Championship, starting on March 9 in Potchefstroom.
The second ODI will take place in Bloemfontein, and then the teams will head to Newlands in Cape Town for the series finale. These ODIs are crucial for qualifying for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029, making the competition even more significant.
The tour will also include a one-off Test match at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23. This will be only the fourth red-ball meeting between the two teams.
India have won all three previous matches in 2002, 2014, and 2024. This match will coincide with the opening men’s Test between the England and South Africa national cricket teams in Johannesburg, marking an important moment for cricket in the country.
Next, the focus will shift to Australia’s historic visit; it will be their first full bilateral tour of South Africa since a planned trip in 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19.