India Women vs South Africa Women: 2nd T20I Showdown South Africa Women host India Women in the second T20I of their 2026 tour series on Sunday, April 19, at Kingsmead in Durban. The match starts at 5:30 PM IST (matching local time), with both sides eager to gain momentum after South Africa’s six-wicket win in the opener.
Expect pleasant conditions in Durban with temperatures hovering around 24-25°C, high humidity near 80%, and just a 2-10% chance of rain—perfect for uninterrupted play.
Kingsmead’s pitch generally assists bowlers early with seam movement, averaging first-innings scores around 135-150; spinners come into play later, and chasing teams have won 60% of recent T20Is here.
Match Importance
With a five-match series at stake, India need a quick reply to level 1-1 and regain series control ahead of the remaining three games. South Africa, buoyed by home advantage and the first-win momentum, aim to build a lead and assert dominance on familiar turf.
Team Form
India stumbled in the opener, posting 157 but leaking runs in the chase; contributions from Harmanpreet Kaur (47 off 33), Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues showed promise, yet death-over bowling faltered.
South Africa chased efficiently in 19.1 overs, led by Laura Wolvaardt’s 51 off 39 and Annerie Dercksen’s 44 off 34, extending their strong home form— they’ve won four of their last five T20Is, including against New Zealand.
Head-to-Head
India lead the T20I record 6-4 in 10 meetings, with superior chasing prowess.
Last five: South Africa won the 1st T20I 2026 (chased 158); India triumphed in 2024 series (two wins by 10 wickets, 6 wickets); South Africa edged a 2023 thriller by 3 runs; India won 2022 by 11 runs.
IND W vs SA W Match Details
- Match: IND W vs SA W 2nd T20 Match
- Date: 19 April 2026
- Time: 09:00 PM PST
- Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Where To Watch IND W vs SA W Match Live Streaming:
Fans in India can catch the live action of the 1st T20I between South Africa Women and India Women today at Kingsmead, Durban, on Star Sports TV channels. For streaming, tune into Disney+ Hotstar (also referred to as JioHotstar in some regions) app or website—coverage starts around 9:30 PM IST with the toss at 9:00 PM IST.
Global Viewing Options
South African viewers should check SuperSport for TV broadcast and streaming, as they hold regional rights for women’s internationals. In the UK and Australia, expect coverage on platforms like Sky Sports or Prime Video, though confirm local listings. Free highlights and clips may appear on YouTube channels like official cricket boards post-match.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Official free live streams for international women’s cricket like today’s SA-W vs IND-W match are rare, as broadcasters typically require subscriptions. In India, JioCinema (linked to Star Sports) offers free streaming for many BCCI events including women’s internationals—download the app, sign up with a mobile number, and check if this T20I qualifies without payment (past series like 2024 were free).
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd T20 India W vs South Africa W match will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
IND W vs SA W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
India Women Analysis
India’s batting depth is a strength, powered by openers Mandhana and Shafali Verma, skipper Harmanpreet’s middle-order nous, and Richa Ghosh’s finishing. All-rounder Deepti Sharma adds balance, but pace bowling leaks under pressure, and top-order inconsistencies hurt in seaming conditions. Post-opener, adjustments in death bowling could unlock their potential.
Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Kashvee Gautam, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Sree Charani
South Africa Women Analysis
South Africa’s top-order solidity shines with Wolvaardt’s consistency and Brits’ aggression, backed by Chloe Tryon’s all-round skills and a varied seam attack led by Ayabonga Khaka. Weaknesses include middle-order fragility if early wickets fall, but home form and chasing expertise (as seen recently) bolster them. Dercksen’s emergence adds firepower.
Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Kayla Reyneke
Key Talking Points
Wolvaardt vs India’s pacers will test SA’s chase again—her form could set up another comfortable pursuit. Harmanpreet’s captaincy tweaks post-loss face scrutiny against SA spinners like Sekhukhune. Kingsmead’s seam-friendly start favors Proteas, but India’s spin duo (Deepti, Patil) might grip later; expect a tighter contest than game one.
South Africa’s home edge, recent win, and chasing mastery tip the scales despite India’s H2H lead; they’ll restrict India to 140-150 before cruising home by 5-7 wickets on this bowler-friendly track.