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South Africa Women showcased their dominance by clinching the series 4-1 with a strong performance in the final T20I. They won the fifth match by 23 runs against India Women on April 27, 2026, at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa.

Laura Wolvaardt led the charge for South Africa, scoring an impressive 92 runs off 56 balls. Her innings anchored the team’s total, which proved too challenging for India. In contrast, India Women managed to score only 132 runs in their innings.

The match began at 5:30 PM IST after the toss at 5:00 PM IST. Conditions were favorable for cricket, with clear skies and a temperature of 27°C. This victory marked a decisive end to a five-match T20I series.

South Africa Women entered this match leading the series 3-1, having previously won convincingly. They capitalized on their momentum to secure the final win and demonstrate their overall strength throughout the series.

India had won the fourth T20I by 14 runs but could not replicate that success in the final match. The head-to-head record now stands at South Africa winning nine of the last twenty-three T20Is between these teams.

Star Sports Network and SuperSport served as official broadcasters for this series in India and South Africa, respectively. Their coverage brought significant attention to women’s cricket during this competitive series.

Officials from both teams have praised the efforts of players like Deepti Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed significantly throughout the series. Yet, South Africa’s consistent performance ultimately prevailed.

This series win solidifies South Africa Women’s status as a formidable team in international cricket. The next challenge for both teams will be to build on their experiences from this T20I series as they prepare for future competitions.