SA women vs Australia 2027: Historic home tour rescheduled to March 24–April 18
Synopsis
South Africa will host Australia women for the very first time in March–April 2027 — a seven-venue series that culminates in a historic first women's Test on South African soil at Buffalo Park, KuGompo City. The tour was rescheduled by one week to make room for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, adding a layer of context to what is already a landmark moment for the sport.
Key Takeaways
South Africa women will host Australia for the first time ever, from 24 March to 18 April 2027 .
The series was pushed back by a week to accommodate the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy ( 14–28 February 2027 ).
The tour covers seven venues : Kimberley, Benoni, Potchefstroom, Durban, Paarl, Gqeberha, and KuGompo City.
The four-day Test at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, KuGompo City ( 15–18 April ) will be the first women's Test at that ground.
The ODI series forms part of the ICC Women's Championship 2026–29 , feeding into 2029 World Cup qualification.
The Durban ODI on 3 April will mark the sixth edition of the Black Day ODI , focused on combating gender-based violence.
South Africa women will host Australia for the first time on home soil from 24 March to 18 April 2027, after the bilateral series was pushed back by a week to accommodate the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled from 14 to 28 February 2027. The landmark tour spans seven venues across South Africa and includes three T20 Internationals, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off four-day Test.
Full Schedule and Venues
The T20I leg opens in Kimberley on 24 March, followed by fixtures in Benoni on 27 March and Potchefstroom on 30 March. The ODI series then gets underway in Durban on 3 April, before moving to Paarl on 7 April and Gqeberha on 10 April.
The tour culminates with a four-day Test at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium in KuGompo City from 15 to 18 April 2027 — a ground that will host a women's Test match for the first time in its history.
ICC Women's Championship and World Cup Qualification
The ODI series carries additional competitive weight, forming part of the ICC Women's Championship 2026–29. Points accumulated through this cycle will determine qualification berths for the 2029 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, making every match in the 50-over leg consequential beyond the bilateral context.
The Black Day ODI Initiative
The opening ODI in Durban on 3 April will coincide with the sixth edition of the Black Day ODI, an initiative by Cricket South Africa (CSA) designed to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. The involvement of Australia in this edition is expected to amplify the campaign's reach.
What CSA Said
Cricket South Africa chief executive officer Pholetsi Moseki welcomed the revised dates, calling the occasion 'a landmark for women's cricket.' In a statement, Moseki said: 'Hosting a heralded team like Australia will always be a special occasion, let alone doing so for the first time. We are very appreciative of the work put in by both Cricket South Africa and Cricket Australia to ensure the tour's new dates were confirmed following the scheduling of the ICC Women's Champions Trophy.'
On the Test match specifically, Moseki added: 'The tour builds towards a historic finale in KuGompo City with the first women's Test between South Africa and Australia on South African soil. It's a landmark occasion for women's cricket, and we look forward to seeing supporters fill the stands.'
Moseki also highlighted the social dimension: 'Having the Aussies involved in this important cause can only help strengthen our message' on gender-based violence.
As both boards finalise logistics across seven venues, attention will now turn to the ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February — South Africa's immediate assignment before the historic Australian visitors arrive.
Point of View
And the fact that South Africa is hosting Australia for the first time in 2027 — not 2017 — points to how recently the women's game has gained genuine bilateral structure. The first women's Test on South African soil at Buffalo Park will draw attention, but the ODI points race for 2029 World Cup qualification is the competitive thread that will run through every match.
NationPress
2 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will South Africa women host Australia in 2027?
The series runs from 24 March to 18 April 2027, covering three T20Is, three ODIs, and a four-day Test across seven venues in South Africa. The schedule was confirmed after the dates of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy were finalised.
Why was the South Africa vs Australia women's tour rescheduled?
The series was pushed back by approximately one week to avoid a clash with the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, which is scheduled from 14 to 28 February 2027. Both Cricket South Africa and Cricket Australia worked to confirm the revised dates.
Where will the historic women's Test between South Africa and Australia be played?
The one-off four-day Test will be played at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium in KuGompo City from 15 to 18 April 2027, marking the first women's Test match ever held at that venue.
What is the Black Day ODI and why does it feature in this series?
The Black Day ODI is a Cricket South Africa initiative to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The first ODI in Durban on 3 April 2027 will be the sixth edition of the campaign, with Australia's participation expected to amplify its message.
How does this tour connect to the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup?
The three ODIs in the series form part of the ICC Women's Championship 2026–29 cycle. Points earned through these matches contribute to each team's qualification standing for the 2029 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
