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South Africa to Host India, Australia Women's Teams in 2025-29 Championship

South Africa has been confirmed as the host for major women's cricket tours by India and Australia in the upcoming ICC Women's Championship cycle. India will visit in December 2026 for a three-match ODI series and a one-off Test in Gqeberha. Australia will follow in March 2027 for a multi-format series comprising three T20Is, three ODIs, and a Test match in Potchefstroom. Cricket South Africa's CEO expressed delight, stating these tours will showcase world-class players and build on rising fan engagement.

Key Points: South Africa to Host India, Australia Women's Cricket Tours

  • India tour in Dec 2026 for 3 ODIs & Test
  • Australia tour in Mar 2027 for 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs & Test
  • Matches part of ICC Women's Championship 2025-29
  • Tours to boost women's cricket attendance in SA
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South Africa to host India, Australia Women's teams in ICC Women's Championship 2025-29

South Africa will host India and Australia women's cricket teams for ODI series and historic Test matches as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29.

"We are delighted to host two of the world's leading teams... for what promises to be a blockbuster home summer. - Pholetsi Moseki"

Cape Town, March 20

South Africa is set to host India and Australia Women's cricket teams as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29 cycle. Both the tours will also include a one-off Test, as per the ICC website.

India Women will tour South Africa for a three-match ODI series in December, part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29 cycle that will decide qualification for the 2029 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. On the other hand, Australia will travel to South Africa in March 2027 for three T20Is, as many ODIs and a Test match.

The India series will also include a one-off Test, marking the fourth red-ball encounter between the two teams and only the second Women's Test to be held in Gqeberha

The four-day Test between Australia and South Africa will be just the second time both teams will face each other in red-ball cricket, following their previous meeting in Perth in February 2024, where Australia secured a commanding innings-and-284-run win.

Speaking on the announcement, CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said, "We are delighted to host two of the world's leading teams in India and Australia for what promises to be a blockbuster home summer for the Proteas Women."

"These tours will showcase the very best of international women's cricket and build on the encouraging rise in fan attendance, as we continue to welcome growing crowds across the country to watch world-class players competing at some of our iconic venues," he added.

South Africa's home schedule

vs India

1st ODI - 9 December 2026, Potchefstroom2nd ODI - 12 December 2026, Bloemfontein3rd ODI - 15 December 2026, Cape Town

One-off Test - 20 to 23 December 2026, Gqeberha

vs Australia

1st T20I - 18 March 2027, Kimberley2nd T20I - 21 March 2027, Benoni3rd T20I - 23 March 2027, KuGompo City

1st ODI - 27 March 2027, Gqeberha2nd ODI - 31 March 2027, Paarl3rd ODI - 3 April 2027, Durban

One-off Test - 8 to 11 April 2027, Potchefstroom.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally, a proper schedule announced well in advance. The 2026 tour seems so far away, but it gives our team time to prepare, especially for the Test match. Need to develop our pace bowling depth for those South African pitches.
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Aman W
Good to see CSA investing in women's cricket. But honestly, why only one Test? If we are serious about the format, we should play at least a two-match series. A one-off Test feels like a box-ticking exercise.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, I'm thrilled! The Australia vs SA Test in 2027 will be a must-watch after that one-sided match in Perth. Hope South Africa can put up a better fight at home.
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Karthik V
The venues are interesting - Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha. Not the usual big cities. Maybe it's to spread the game, which is good. But hope the grounds have good facilities for the players.
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Meera T
December 2026 in South Africa! Perfect timing for a holiday tour from India 😄. Seriously though, this championship structure is great for giving context to every series. Every match matters for World Cup qualification.

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