Published on: Apr 27, 2026 2:18 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 27, 2026 2:18 pm IST
The Indian women finally won a game on their tour of South Africa as they defeated the hosts in the previous fixture by 14 runs. That was a consolation win considering that the Proteas women already have an unassailable 3-0 lead ahead of the 4th T20I. With the series now standing 3-1, the two teams will now lock horns one final time in the 5th game of the series, set to be played at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 5th T20I of the Indian Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
The hosts, the South African women, may have lost the last game, but they played their bench, giving rest to some of the seniors. The approach heading into the 5th and final game should remain the same for the Proteas women. Meanwhile, the Indian women should take some positives from their last win and aim to finish the series on a high note with a win. Both teams will look to do well, but we are lightly favoring the hosts who are already 2-1 up in the series. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 5th T20I of the Indian Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
SA-W: 58% win chance IND-W: 42% win chance
In the 4 innings so far, the Proteas skipper has played some exceptional cricket with 2 fifties and a ton, having amassed 238 runs at at a fabulous strike-rate of 170. Expect her to continue with her rucg vein of form.
The Indian opener has carried the team with 164 runs to her name in this series with two fifties. Expect her to play the way she has been playing in this series so far.
The Indian women's skipper has scored 157 runs so far in this series with a fifty to her name. She is averaging 49 and will be a key figure in the middle order.
In the four innings so far, Britz has scored only 62 runs. However, the power she possess makes him a threatning batter and we are backing her to come good in the final game of this series.
Check out our prediction for the SA-W vs IND-W 5th T20I of the India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
The Indian Women finally tasted success on their South Africa tour, clinching a 14‑run victory in the fourth T20I. While the result was only a consolation with the Proteas already holding an unassailable 3‑1 lead, it provided India with much‑needed confidence heading into the final clash at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
India’s batting showed greater resilience, and their bowlers held their nerve in the closing stages to secure the win. The triumph not only broke the streak of defeats but also gave the side belief that they can challenge South Africa’s dominance. For India, the focus now shifts to building on that momentum and ensuring they finish the series on a positive note.
The Proteas, however, remain formidable, having already sealed the series with commanding performances in the first three matches. Yet, India’s spirited fightback in the fourth game suggests they are capable of pushing the hosts hard once more. A victory in the fifth T20I would not change the series outcome, but it would restore pride and provide India with confidence heading into future assignments.
The South African women’s team, led by Laura Wolvaardt, will be determined to finish the series on a commanding note as they head into the fifth and final T20I at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Having already secured the series with an unassailable 3‑1 lead, the Proteas will look to seal it 4‑1 and underline their dominance.
South Africa’s batting has revolved around Wolvaardt’s consistency at the top, complemented by contributions from Sune Luus and others in the middle order. Their bowlers, too, have played a crucial role, maintaining discipline and striking at key moments to keep India under pressure. Despite a setback in the fourth T20I, where India finally broke through with a 14‑run win, the Proteas remain the superior side across the series.
For Wolvaardt and her team, this final game is about stamping authority and ensuring momentum carries forward into future assignments. A 4‑1 scoreline would reflect their dominance and highlight the gulf between the two sides during this tour. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 20 SA-W won: 9 IND-W won: 11 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN: L W W W L RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: W L L L W
India women and South Africa women have collided 20 times in T20Is, including the 4 meetings in this series. After a win in the last game, the Indian women have kept their slight upper hand over the Proteas women, as they have now 11 wins to their name, compared to 11 in the name of the Indian women.
How will the two teams, i.e., the South Africa and India women, fare in the 1st T20I match of the India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026? Let’s take a look.
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Suné Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Chloé Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Annerie Dercksen, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune/Ayanda Hlubi
Smriti Mandhana/Anushka Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Shree Charani/Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 5th T20I match of the India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 between India Women and South Africa Women at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
At Willowmoore Park, Benoni, the surface offers balance, but chasing teams often hold the advantage. With minimal dew and clear skies, captains may still lean towards bowling first, aiming to exploit early seam movement and keep the target in sight. Expect the toss winner to prefer chasing under lights.
The online live streaming of the 5th T20I of the India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage will take place on Star Sports Network channels.
The Indian women may have won the last game, but the hosts, the Proteas women, have been the ones with the upper hand in this series. They will be looking to close off in style with another big win. The South African women have been in imperious form in this series after winning the first three games on the trot and will now look to make it 4-1. Therefore, as per our prediction, South Africa Women is expected to win the SA-W vs IND-W 1st T20I of the India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026.
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