The ongoing T20I series between South Africa Women and India Women has proven challenging for the visitors, with South Africa already sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match contest. In the previous match at the Wanderers, India posted a strong total of 192, powered by attacking half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur, but South Africa chased it down comfortably, led by a stunning century from Laura Wolvaardt.
Heading into the fourth T20I, India’s key concerns remain their fielding discipline and lack of control during the middle overs. While their batting showed improvement in the third match, the bowling unit has struggled to contain in-form players like Wolvaardt and Sune Luus. For South Africa, the focus will be on sustaining their dominant run. With the series already secured, they may approach the remaining matches with added freedom and confidence.
Squads
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali, Kranti Gaud, Kashvee Gautam, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Anushka Sharma, N Sree Charani
Players to Watch
Sune Luus
Sune Luus has delivered consistent performances in the middle order, scoring 134 runs at an average of 67.00 across three matches. Her tally includes two half-centuries, with a highest score of 64*. With 15 fours and 3 sixes, she has maintained a strike rate of 141.05, keeping the innings moving steadily.
Tumi Sekhukhune
Tumi Sekhukhune has led South Africa’s bowling effort effectively, picking up 5 wickets in 12 overs. Her best figures of 3/31 highlight her impact, and while her economy rate stands at 9.08, her strike rate of 14.40 shows her ability to break partnerships at key moments.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur has been a central figure for India with the bat, scoring 125 runs in three innings at an average of 62.50. Her highest score of 66 and a strike rate of 156.25 underline her ability to control the innings and accelerate when needed, supported by 17 boundaries.
Shreyanka Patil
Shreyanka Patil has been India’s leading wicket-taker, claiming 5 wickets in 11 overs. She has maintained an average of 18.20 and an economy rate of 8.27, with best figures of 2/26, emerging as a reliable option in the bowling attack.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Wanderers Stadium is known for its pace and bounce, offering assistance to fast bowlers early in the innings. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to become more batting-friendly, often resulting in high-scoring games in limited-overs cricket.
Weather Conditions
Johannesburg is expected to see relatively cool conditions with some moisture in the air. Rain interruptions remain a possibility, with showers forecast during the day.
Fantasy Playing XI
Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tumi Sekhukhune, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
Match Details
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM IST
- Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Broadcast: Live streaming on Jio Hotstar and telecast on Star Sports Network
