South Africa vs India T20I: Scores, Results & Updates

India’s women’s cricket team has carried that winning edge into their South Africa tour — and the latest chapter came with a maiden five-wicket haul that tipped a tight series further in India’s favour. India hold a 3-1 lead after winning the fourth match by 14 runs at The Wanderers on April 25, 2026.

4th T20I Result: India won by 14 runs · 3rd T20I Chase: South Africa 193/1 in 16.3 overs · India 3rd T20I Score: 192/4 in 20 overs · Deepti Sharma: Maiden T20I five-for · Series Scoreline: 3-1 India lead

The series results so far paint a clear picture of the contest between these two sides.

Why is the IND vs SA 4th T20 delayed?

Weather disruptions have played a spoilsport role throughout this series. The 4th T20I originally scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on April 25, 2026 did go ahead, but earlier fixtures faced delays due to rain in Durban and Johannesburg.

Abandonment in Lucknow

A prior iteration of this tour itinerary mentioned Lucknow as a potential venue, but the Indian leg was ultimately limited to home fixtures against Pakistan before the South Africa tour proceeded. India’s match against Pakistan at a neutral venue ended with post-match controversy involving Harmanpreet Kaur declining a handshake with her opposite number.

The South Africa tour itself proceeded with minimal disruption, though rain in Brisbane reportedly affected any parallel fixtures and contributed to speculation about whether a fifth T20I in this bilateral series would be added to make up for any abandoned matches. The implication is that scheduling conflicts across multiple cricket boards created limited windows for make-up games.

Who is the winner of South Africa versus India?

India holds the advantage in this 2026 Women’s T20I series, winning three of the four completed matches. South Africa’s solitary victory came in the 3rd T20I when they chased 193 runs in just 16.3 overs, reaching 193/1 to win by 9 wickets with a remarkable display of power hitting.

Recent T20I results

The series began with India claiming the first two matches at Kingsmead, Durban. The 2nd T20I on April 19, 2026 saw South Africa win the toss and choose to field, with umpires Lauren Agenbag and Stacey Lackay overseeing proceedings under the TV umpire Kerrin Klaaste and referee Gerhardus Pienaar. India posted a competitive total before defending successfully. The catch is that South Africa’s one comprehensive win demonstrated their ability to match India’s batting when conditions suit aggressive stroke-making.

Why was the 5th T20 cancelled?

Reports indicate that rain in Brisbane affected parallel scheduling, and the bilateral calendar did not include a fifth T20I fixture to compensate for any abandoned matches during India’s tour of South Africa. The series was structured as a four-match assignment with the tour concluding in early May 2026.

Rain impact

Multiple sources tracking live scores confirmed that weather interruptions were monitored throughout the series, particularly during the mid-April window when Durban experienced unseasonal rainfall. However, all four designated T20Is proceeded to completion, with no official cancellation or rescheduling announced. What this means is that both teams completed their planned four-match series without any washouts.

The absence of a fifth T20I means India cannot extend their lead further within this series, but also limits South Africa’s opportunity to level the rubber. Both teams will look to their remaining domestic and multilateral fixtures for further match practice ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The pattern is that bilateral series often have fixed windows, and weather disruptions don’t always result in rescheduled matches when both boards have packed calendars.

Did Harmanpreet Kaur shake hands?

Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s captain, declined to shake hands with Pakistan’s captain following a bilateral series between the two nations. The incident drew commentary and became one of the talking points heading into India’s subsequent tour of South Africa.

Handshake drama

The gesture, or lack thereof, was noted by commentators and analysts covering the women’s game internationally. No formal sanction was announced, but the incident contributed to the narrative around player conduct expectations during international cricket tours.

How many runs does India need to score to avoid follow-on?

In Test cricket, the follow-on threshold is set at 200 runs — a team batting second must lead by at least that margin before the opposing captain can enforce a follow-on. T20 Internationals do not feature follow-on rules, as matches are confined to 20 overs per side regardless of margin.

IND vs SA context

The India Women versus South Africa Women T20I series operates under standard Twenty20 playing conditions with no follow-on scenario possible. However, in longer formats where both teams have competed historically, the 200-run threshold would apply.

Historical context exists between these two sides: during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final, India posted 298/7 while South Africa managed only 246, giving India a 52-run victory. That result demonstrated India’s ability to build match-winning totals when batting first, even against quality opposition. The implication for the T20I series is that India have shown they can post defendable targets against South Africa in high-pressure matches.

For the 2026 T20I series, the focus remains on match-winning performances across all four results, with India’s 14-run victory in the 4th T20I serving as the latest example of their ability to defend totals under pressure at The Wanderers. What this means is that India’s death bowling has proven reliable when protecting small margins.