The Indian women's cricket team faces a must-win situation on 22 April, as they take on South Africa Women in the IND-W vs SA-W 3rd T20I 2026 of the five-match series. Currently trailing 2-0, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must secure a victory at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg to keep the series alive. The Proteas, led by the in-form Laura Wolvaardt, have been clinical so far, winning the first two fixtures in Durban comfortably. IND-W vs SA-W 2026: Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt Hit Fifties As Hosts Win 2nd T20I By 8 Wickets To Go 2-0 Up.

Where to Watch IND-W vs SA-W 3rd T20I 2026?

Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, which will provide coverage in multiple languages on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports Khel TV Channels. For digital viewers, the match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. 

In South Africa, SuperSport remains the official broadcaster, offering both television and digital streaming through its DStv platform.

Match Fact

Detail Information
Match India Women vs South Africa Women (3rd T20I)
Series Status South Africa lead 2-0 (5-match series)
Date Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Venue DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Kick-off Time 21:30 IST / 16:00 UTC / 18:00 Local
India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur
South Africa Captain Laura Wolvaardt
TV Channel (India) Star Sports Network
Live Stream (India) JioHotstar
Weather Forecast Mostly clear, 20°C

Match Preview

South Africa enter the Johannesburg leg with significant momentum after dominant performances in Durban. In the second T20I on 19 April, the hosts chased down India’s total of 147 with eight wickets and 17 balls to spare. Captain Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus were the stars, both scoring half-centuries in a century-stand that dismantled the Indian bowling attack.

For India, the tour has been a struggle for consistency. Despite a spirited 57 from Shafali Verma in the previous match, the middle order failed to capitalise on a strong start, leading to a late-innings collapse. With only three matches remaining, the visitors have no room for further errors if they wish to clinch the series.

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