India women’s squad for South Africa T20I series announced, uncapped star Anushka Sharma receives maiden call-up for 5-match T20I series in April 2026.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the India women’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa women. The highly anticipated series will take place from April 17 to April 27, 2026, with matches scheduled in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni.
The squad sees a mix of experience and new talent, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the side. Star players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues are included, ensuring India fields a strong lineup.
Maiden Call-Up for Anushka Sharma
One of the standout news from the squad announcement is the inclusion of uncapped star Anushka Sharma, who received her maiden call-up following her stellar performance in the WPL 2026. Representing Gujarat Giants, Sharma scored 177 runs in 7 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 25.28. Her consistency and ability to anchor the innings earned her a spot in the national squad, making her debut highly awaited.
Alongside Sharma, Kashvee Gautam is poised for her T20I debut after representing India in ODIs and Tests. The series will also mark the return of Uma Chetry to the T20I squad. Players like Vaishnavi Sharma, Sneh Rana, G Kamalini, and Amanjot Kaur miss out on the series selection despite featuring in recent matches against Australia.
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Full India Women’s Squad for South Africa T20Is:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh
- Arundhati Reddy
- Renuka Thakur
- Kranti Gaud
- Sree Charani
- Shreyanka Patil
- Kashvee Gautam
- Bharti Fulmali
- Uma Chetry
- Anushka Sharma
The series against South Africa is expected to be a thrilling contest as India looks to assert dominance in T20 cricket. The inclusion of fresh talent like Anushka Sharma emphasizes BCCI’s focus on nurturing young stars for future global tournaments. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the impact of the uncapped star in her T20I debut.
With experienced campaigners and emerging talent in the squad, the India women’s squad for South Africa T20I series promises competitive and exciting cricket. The matches are expected to draw large viewership both in India and globally.
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