India play South Africa in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on Sunday 21 June 2026, with the match starting at 14:30 BST (UTC+1). Old Trafford Cricket Ground holds 26,000 spectators and is located in the city of Manchester.

India Women versus South Africa Women is one of Group A’s most anticipated matches. India boast one of the world’s largest cricket followings, with hundreds of millions of fans watching women’s T20 results. South Africa Women have emerged as genuine contenders in world cricket, with athletic fielding, a powerful batting unit, and experienced bowlers who have troubled the best teams in recent ICC events. Both sides are expected to challenge for the final stages.

India’s women’s cricket revolution has been accelerated by the Women’s Premier League, which raised domestic standards and global visibility. Smriti Mandhana’s elegant left-hand batting, Shafali Verma’s aggressive opening game, and Deepti Sharma’s crucial spin bowling provide a balanced squad. India carry the expectation of more than a billion followers into every World Cup match, a weight that this generation of players has learned to treat as fuel rather than burden.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester is one of England’s most historic sporting venues, hosting international cricket since 1884. With a capacity of 26,000, it combines history with modern facilities. Manchester’s weather, notorious for unpredictability, adds tactical intrigue to matches where captains must assess conditions quickly and adapt their game plans accordingly.

Timezone conversions for the 14:30 BST (UTC+1) start: 19:00 IST for fans in India, 09:30 EDT for the US East Coast, 23:30 AEST for viewers in Sydney, and 15:30 SAST for South African fans. Check Manchester time and UK time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, featuring 12 teams across 7 venues from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Two groups of six feed into semifinals and a final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

For timezone conversions, check Manchester time, India time, and South Africa time.