The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian women's cricket squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of South Africa, scheduled for December 2026. Team India will face the South African women's cricket team in one Test match, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three T20 Internationals (T20Is).
A notable aspect of the squad announcement is that Smriti Mandhana will captain the Indian team across all three formats. Deepti Sharma has been appointed as the vice-captain for the Test and ODI series, while Shafali Verma will serve as the vice-captain for the T20I side. This upcoming tour will be a significant opportunity for the Indian players to showcase their talent and further enhance their performance in international cricket.
India Women's Test Squad Against South Africa 2026
Smriti Mandhana will captain the Indian team in the lone Test match, while Deepti Sharma will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes experienced players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Sneh Rana.
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma (Vice-Captain), Sri Charani, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare
India Women's ODI Squad Against South Africa 2026
The Indian selection committee has retained several experienced players for the three-match ODI series. Smriti Mandhana will captain the team, with Deepti Sharma serving as her deputy (vice-captain). Vaishnavi Sharma has also been included in the ODI squad, providing an additional option for India's bowling attack.
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Shefali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Sri Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaur, Nandani Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare.
India Women's T20I Squad Against South Africa 2026
The T20I squad features a blend of experienced international stars and young players. Smriti Mandhana will captain the team, while Shafali Verma has been appointed as the vice-captain. Players such as Nikki Prasad, G. Kamalini, Anushka Sharma, and Prema Rawat have also been included in the squad.
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Shefali Verma (Vice-Captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nikki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Sri Charani, Prema Rawat, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaur, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare.
India Women's Tour of South Africa 2026: Full Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Only Test | December 9–12, 2026 | Gqeberha |
| 1st ODI | December 16, 2026 | Paarl |
| 2nd ODI | December 19, 2026 | Cape Town |
| 3rd ODI | December 22, 2026 | Bloemfontein |
| 1st T20I | December 26, 2026 | Benoni |
| 2nd T20I | December 29, 2026 | Potchefstroom |
| 3rd T20I | December 30, 2026 | Potchefstroom |
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