India announces T20I squad for the upcoming South Africa women’s tour.
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India Women’s Squad for South Africa
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the India Women’s squad for South Africa for an upcoming five-match T20I away series.
The tour, which serves as a vital preparation phase for the T20 World Cup, is scheduled to commence on April 17, 2026.
The selection committee has introduced new talent into the national side, including maiden T20I call-ups for batting all-rounder Anushka Sharma and seamer Kashvee Gautam.
Sharma earned her spot following a strong performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, where she debuted for the Gujarat Giants with 44 runs off 30 deliveries. Gautam also joins the senior team after recording 19 wickets across 18 matches in the WPL.
Changes to the T20I Roster
The cricket team roster features several adjustments compared to the group that recently competed against Australia.
Uma Chetry has been included as a wicketkeeping option, while players such as Vaishnavi Sharma, Sneh Rana, G Kamalini, and Amanjot Kaur have been omitted.
These selections reflect the management’s focus on identifying the optimal combination for the upcoming world tournament in the United Kingdom.
The five-match series will be hosted across three primary venues in South Africa. The scheduled locations for the fixtures include:
- Durban
- Johannesburg
- Benoni
Full India Women T20I Squad List
The finalized national team includes a mix of veteran leadership and emerging domestic performers. Harmanpreet Kaur continues her role as captain, supported by Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain.
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Anushka Sharma.
- All-rounders & Bowlers: Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Kashvee Gautam.
- Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry.
Key Takeaways
- Anushka Sharma and Kashvee Gautam received their first T20I call-ups for the India Women’s squad for South Africa.
- The series serves as a preparatory tour for the T20 World Cup scheduled for June-July 2026.
- Matches will be held in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni starting April 17.
Quiz
| Question |
| 1. In which year is the T20 World Cup in the UK scheduled to take place? A) 2024 B) 2025 C) 2026 D) 2027 |
| 2. Which player scored 44 runs on her WPL debut for Gujarat Giants? A) Kashvee Gautam B) Uma Chetry C) Anushka Sharma D) Kranti Gaud |
| 3. How many T20I matches are scheduled for the South Africa tour? A) Three B) Four C) Five D) Six |