The five-match series reaches its final chapter as South Africa Women (SA-W) host India Women (IND-W) at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. This concluding fixture, airing Live on Star Sports and JioHotstar, serves as the final dress rehearsal before both teams head to the United Kingdom for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
As of April 27, 2026, the series is already decided in favor of the hosts. South Africa secured the series victory by winning the first three matches in Durban and Johannesburg. However, India found their rhythm in the 4th WT20I at the Wanderers, clinching a 14-run win thanks to a historic five-wicket haul by Deepti Sharma. India now enters Benoni looking to end the tour on a high and narrow the series margin to 3–2.
Under captain Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa has showcased clinical dominance throughout the series. Their strategy has focused on aggressive top-order batting and a disciplined pace attack led by Ayabonga Khaka. Despite the loss in the 4th match, the Proteas will look to regain their momentum. The form of Suné Luus (who struck 40 in the previous game) and the tactical spin of Nonkululeko Mlaba will be key to finishing the series with a 4–1 scoreline.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, finally clicked as a unit in Johannesburg. Their strategy revolves around the world-class spin department and the explosive stroke-play of Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues. Following Deepti Sharma's record-breaking 5/19, India's bowling confidence is at its peak. The emergence of young talent like Anushka Sharma (who scored a valuable 27 in the 4th WT20I) provides India with much-needed depth heading into the final match.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
• Smriti Mandhana vs Ayabonga Khaka: India's vice-captain against the series' standout pacer. Mandhana will be looking for a big score to anchor the innings after a mixed tour so far.
• Laura Wolvaardt vs Deepti Sharma: The Proteas' skipper against the in-form off-spinner. Wolvaardt's ability to handle Deepti's variations in the middle overs will be the defining battle of the match.
• Harmanpreet Kaur vs Chloe Tryon: A battle of the heavy-hitters. Both captains/all-rounders have the ability to shift the game's momentum in just a few overs of power-hitting.