India women’s national cricket team represents India internationally. Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and with Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International status from the International Cricket Council.
Harmanpreet recalls her team’s overwhelming joy after winning their maiden World Cup as “an unbelievable journey of an extraordinary journey” during the India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard historic final.
| Date | Match/Series | India Women | South Africa Women | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2025 | ICC Women’s World Cup Final | 298/7 (50 ov) | 246/10 (45.3 ov) | India won by 52 runs |
| 09 Oct 2025 | ICC Women’s World Cup | 251/10 (49.5 ov) | 252/7 (48.5 ov) | South Africa won by 3 wickets (The Times of India) |
| 07 May 2025 | Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series | 337/9 (50 ov) | 314/7 (50 ov) | India won by 23 runs |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series | 276/6 (50 ov) | 261 (49.2 ov) | India won by 15 runs |
| 05 Jul 2024 | T20I Series (India) | 177/4 (20 ov) | 189/4 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 12 runs (ESPN) |
India vs. South Africa
The India Women’s National Cricket Team represents India internationally. Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and full members of both Test Cricket, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20s Internationals within ICC Women’s World Cup status. Currently they hold their title.
The inaugural match in this three-match series will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, 2 January 2025; followed by two more matches held on Friday (3 January) and Sunday (5 January). The series finale will be at Adelaide Oval.
India defeated Australia in the final to claim their inaugural ODI World Cup championship title and create one of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history.
India’s victory was led by Shafali Verma’s rapid 87 not out which enabled her team to chase down 298-7 total, making history by being the first Indian female player ever to score such an innings at World Cup finals; Deepti Sharma took two crucial wickets during this crucial contest as well.
South Africa struggled with their batting throughout, with only Laura Wolvaardt and Dane-Marie Dercksen reaching double figures.
India’s bowlers continued their stellar play; Sadia Iqbal took three wickets while Fatima Sana and Ayesha Zafar each picked two wickets; all supported by hard work of other squad members including an outstanding fielding performance from Pakistan.
1st Match
India women’s national cricket team represents its nation internationally. Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it holds full membership status with the International Cricket Council – Test, One Day International (ODI), Twenty20 International. To date they have won three World Cup titles and are currently ranked number one in ICC ODI rankings.
Harmanpreet Kaur and her teary-eyed teammates celebrated an incredible victory by beating South Africa by 52 runs in an electrifying World Cup Final at DY Patil Stadium, finally sealing their maiden World Cup championship and fulfilling their campaign after losing three straight group stage matches but rebounding with record chase against Australia and then beating England to reach the final.
Both South African sides are seeking their first World Cup crown; both players had high hopes that this might be it!
Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma and all their teammates had been waiting for this momentous event for quite some time now, and have made India proud in every sense possible. Not only does this moment belong to Harmanpreet and Deepti but all women who have come before her as well as those inspired to pick up bat and ball later.
Tears were shed as London skyline was illuminated with fireworks; there was cheers from everywhere along with an Indian flag proudly waving overhead; truly it was an unforgettable evening of cricket.
2nd Match
Cricket is an exhilarating team sport that requires teamwork and strategy. Anyone of any age can play, from young children to senior citizens; its benefits span physical fitness, social interaction, self-esteem development and decreased risk for type 2 diabetes among female participants versus nonparticipants. Furthermore, women who regularly engage in cricket sport have a 25% lower risk for diabetes compared to nonplayers!
South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team, commonly referred to as the Proteas, represents their country internationally in women’s cricket. Competing at the ICC Women’s Championship – considered to be the pinnacle of women’s cricket – Cricket South Africa are full members of ICC; thus governing these Proteas who made their Test debut back in 1960 as well as regulars at ICC Women’s World Cups since 1997.
India was victorious over South Africa despite the heroic performance of captain Laura Wolvaardt who scored an unbeaten century in the final.
Deepti Sharma was outstanding with both bat and ball as she kept their opponents guessing with her agile footwork while keeping their scoreboard ticking over with consistent runs being scored on.
Indian team will now prepare to face Australia in their third match of the series at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday, with attendance expected to draw large crowds.
Live coverage can be found via the NBC Sports app and Twitter to stay abreast of all of the action; fans of all ages are recommended not to miss this must-watch event, broadcast in high definition with Dolby Digital stereo sound by NBC Sports.
3rd Match
The South Africa women’s national cricket team, commonly referred to as the Proteas, represents their country internationally in women’s cricket.
Under Cricket South Africa – an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), they participate in all major ICC events and regularly appear in finals; having made its Test debut that same year! Founded in 1960 and first taking to the pitch the following year.
Indian cricket’s national cricket team comprises an ensemble of its finest players from across India. Selection criteria take into account performance in domestic matches and international tournaments; performance measures such as domestic wins/losses.
To select its squad for international play, the Indian Cricket Board appointed a five-member Selection Committee under former India cricketer Amita Sharma’s guidance.
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India’s national cricket team and leading run scorer across ODIs and T20Is with over 10,000 runs scored from ODIs and over 8,000 scored from T20Is, is the first woman ever to achieve such an extraordinary feat.
At 21 years 279 days old, she made history when the Indian team won the 2024 ODI World Cup – becoming only the second Indian side ever to achieve such an achievement. Additionally, she became the youngest-ever Player of the Match winner at an ODI World Cup semi-final or final.
Indian cricket team currently sits atop of ICC rankings and will face Australia for three-match T20 series beginning February 15.
Coming off their recent 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka at home series level, Harmanpreet Kaur will remain captain, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain and Bharati Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil being added as squad members.
4th Match
India Women versus South Africa Women has quickly become one of the most-lauded and anticipated rivalries in women’s cricket, starting out as occasional one-day internationals in the late ’90s to now being an extensive multi-format rivalry covering Test, ODI, T20I series and international events. This contest has brought out the best from both sides while helping establish women’s cricket as an international force.
The 2023 T20 World Cup semifinal between India and South Africa was an epic battle, featuring both teams playing exceptionally well and culminating in an exciting two wicket win by India who now advanced to their inaugural ODI World Cup final.
India had a slow start but made up ground quickly after losing the toss and being made to bat at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
India reached 298-7 before losing, thanks to Shafali Verma scoring an outstanding 87 off 78 balls as part of a brilliant first wicket stand with Smriti Mandhana of which one wicket stood.
Deepti Sharma then picked up key wickets of Sune Luus and Chloe Tryon that allowed Sune Luus and Chloe Tryon were crucially reduced down with only an over remaining!
South Africa began their chase cautiously and were initially held back by some tight Indian bowling. Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt formed a powerful partnership to see them through to the last four.
Unfortunately, Wolvaardt fell to Yadav lbw before Jafta ran out Ayabonga Khaka attempting to take a quick single. South Africa were eventually all out for 246 with an over remaining. Both sides put in great performances – it will go down as one of T20 history’s great finals!
