India women’s hockey team will take on South Africa in its second group-stage match at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Tuesday.
The Sjoerd Marijne-led side marked an impressive start to the tournament, drawing 2-2 with World No. 4 China. A victory on Tuesday will significantly boost its chances of qualification to the next round.
India vs South Africa head-to-head record
Matches: 11 | India: 7 | South Africa: 1 | Draw: 3 | Goals scored: 30 | Goals conceded: 11
India vs South Africa results
- India 2-2 South Africa – Test series 2023
- India 4-0 South Africa – Test series 2023
- India 7-0 South Africa – Test series 2023
- India 5-1 South Africa – Test series 2023
- India 2-0 South Africa – FIH Nations Cup 2022
- India 4-3 South Africa – Tokyo Olympics 2021
- India 1-0 South Africa – Commonwealth Games 2018
- India 0-0 South Africa – FIH Hockey World League 2017
- India 2-2 South Africa – Test series 2016
- India 1-0 South Africa – Test series 2016
- India 2-3 South Africa – Commonwealth Games 2014
India vs South Africa highest goal-scorers
- Vandana Katariya (IND) – 6 goals
- Rani Rampal (IND) – 5 goals
- Deep Grace Ekka (IND) – 3 goals
- Gurjit Kaur (IND) – 3 goals
Published on Aug 18, 2026
