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India have announced their squads for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, which will feature one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is in December 2026. The selection brings several familiar names together across formats, with Smriti Mandhana set to begin her tenure as India's full-time Test captain and Jemimah Rodrigues returning to the white-ball teams after recovering from injury.
The tour will give India an opportunity to test their combinations in South African conditions across all three formats. Jemimah's return is another notable development, while the selectors have retained a strong core of experienced players, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh.
India Women to tour South Africa for all-format series
India's tour will begin with the one-off Test in Gqeberha on December 9. The teams will then move to the limited-overs leg, with the first ODI scheduled in Paarl on December 16, followed by the second match in Cape Town on December 19. The third and final ODI will take place in Bloemfontein on December 22.
The T20I series will begin in Benoni on December 26. The second match is scheduled for December 29 in Potchefstroom, which will also host the final T20I on December 30.
Smriti Mandhana will take charge of the Test side as India's full-time captain. The experienced opener will lead the team in the longest format, with Deepti Sharma named her deputy. Mandhana's appointment gives India continuity at the top of the batting order while adding a new leadership responsibility to her role.
Jemimah Rodrigues has also returned to India's white-ball squads after missing the recent international assignments due to a hamstring injury. Her last appearance for India came in the one-off Test against England at Lord's in July. She is now back in contention for both the ODI and T20I legs of the South Africa tour.
Key selections in India Women's squads for South Africa tour
The three squads feature a largely familiar group, with a few format-specific selections. Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia and Deepti Sharma have been included in the Test and ODI groups.
The T20I squad has Shafali as vice-captain, while Richa and G. Kamalini are the wicketkeeping options. Niki Prasad and Anushka Sharma are also part of the shortest-format group. Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita and Sayali Satghare feature across the squads, with Renuka Singh Thakur and Arundhati Reddy included in the T20I team.
India unveil women's Test, ODI and T20I squads for South Africa tour
India’s Test Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh [WK], Yastika Bhatia [WK], Deepti Sharma [VC], Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare
India’s ODI Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh [WK], Yastika Bhatia [WK], Deepti Sharma [VC], Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare
India’s T20I Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma [VC], Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh [WK], G. Kamalini [WK], Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani, Prema Rawat, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare
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