South Africa Women triumphed over India Women by nine wickets in the third T20 International held on April 22, 2026. This victory at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg marks their third consecutive win, giving them a commanding series lead of 3-0.
In this match, India posted a total of 192 runs for 4 wickets. Despite this strong performance, it was not enough to stop South Africa’s momentum. Laura Wolvaardt was particularly impressive, scoring 115 runs off 53 balls, while Sune Luus contributed an unbeaten 64 runs off 42 balls.
The partnership between Wolvaardt and Luus was remarkable, totaling 183 runs, which is now the highest for any wicket in T20Is for South Africa Women. Wolvaardt’s outstanding performance earned her the Player of the Match title.
The match commenced at 9:30 PM IST, following a toss that took place at 9 PM IST. South Africa’s victory solidifies their dominance in this five-match series, having already won two matches prior.
This series has seen India striving to regain their footing after earlier losses. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur and featuring key players like Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming fourth T20I.
The fourth match is scheduled to take place at the same venue on April 25, 2026. Both teams will be keen to adjust strategies as they head into this critical game.
As it stands, South Africa leads the series with a score of 3-0. This puts them in an advantageous position as they approach the final matches.
The Indian women’s team will need to regroup quickly. They have shown potential but must convert that into results if they hope to challenge South Africa’s current form.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes in player line-ups for the upcoming matches.
