South Africa women's team's highest 10-run total in Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) cricket (2010-2026)

'The South African women's cricket team has taken their batting prowess in T20 cricket to new heights in the last few years. With an aggressive opening pair, consistent run-scoring in the middle order and a knack for quick runs in the closing overs, the team has been able to post scores of 180+ and 200+ on multiple occasions. Their batting performances, particularly in 2024, 2025 and 2026, have become one of the most talked about in world women's T20 cricket.

This list of highest team totals includes some memorable innings played against Ireland, Netherlands, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies and Thailand. In these matches, South African batsmen not only scored big runs, but also completely dominated the opposition by maintaining high run rates. Below is the list of South Africa's highest innings

Table of Contents

• 10. South Africa Women – 205/1 vs Netherlands Women (14 October 2010)
• 9. South Africa Women – 195/3 vs Thailand Women (28 February 2020)
• 8. South Africa Women – 189/4 vs India Women (5 July 2024)
• 7. South Africa Women – 198/5 vs Sri Lanka Women (27 March 2024)
• 6. South Africa Women – 183/6 vs West Indies Women (20 June 2025)
• 5. South Africa Women – 183/6 vs West Indies Women (20 June 2025)
• 4. South Africa Women – 220/2 vs Ireland Women (5 December 2025)
• 3. South Africa Women – 208/1 vs Netherlands Women (25 June 2026)
• 2. South Africa Women – 193/1 vs India Women (22 April 2026)
• 1. South Africa Women – 185/5 vs Pakistan Women (10 February 2026)
• Conclusion

South Africa women's team's highest team total in WT20I history

Rank Team Score Overs Run Rate Opposition Venue Result Match Date 1 SA Women 220/220.01 1.00 IRE Women Cape Town Won 5 Dec 2025 2 SA Women 208/120.01 0.40 NL Women Bristol Won 25 Jun 2026 3 SA Women 205/120.01 0.25 NL Women Potchefstroom (Uni) Won 14 Oct 2010 4 SA Women 201/520.01 0.05 IRE Women Paarl Won 7 Dec 2025 5 SA Women 198/520.09.90 SL Women Benoni Won 27 Mar 2024 6 SA Women 195/320.09.75 THA Women Canberra Won 28 Feb 2020 7 SA Women 193/116.31 1.69 India Women Johannesburg Won 22 Apr 2026 8 SA Women 189/420.09.45 India Women Chennai Won 5 Jul 2024 9 SA Women 185/520.09.25 PAK Women Potchefstroom Won 10 Feb 2026 10 SA Women 183/620.09.15 WI Women Cave Hill Won 20 Jun 2025

10. South Africa Women – 205/1 vs Netherlands Women (14 October 2010)

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The South African women's team crossed the 200-run mark for the first time in 2010. They scored 205/1 at the Potchefstroom University Ground. At the time, this was a huge score in women's T20Is and is considered a testament to South Africa's batting prowess.

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9. South Africa Women – 195/3 vs Thailand Women (28 February 2020)

South Africa scored 195/3 in the T20 World Cup held in Canberra. They lost only three wickets in the entire innings and kept scoring runs consistently. This is one of their best team totals on the World Cup stage.

8. South Africa Women – 189/4 vs India Women (5 July 2024)

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South Africa scored 189/4 against India in Chennai. It was a great achievement to put up this score against a strong Indian bowling attack. The big total was made possible by some excellent batting from the top-order and quick runs towards the end.

7. South Africa Women – 198/5 vs Sri Lanka Women (27 March 2024)

South Africa scored 198/5 against Sri Lanka in Benoni. Although they fell short of 200 runs, it was one of the team's best T20 innings. The quick runs in the middle overs made it possible to score big.

6. South Africa Women – 183/6 vs West Indies Women (20 June 2025)

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South Africa put up a strong batting display against the West Indies women's team at Cave Hill, posting 183/6. They scored big runs from the start, hitting boundaries regularly. Later, the bowlers also put up a strong performance to win the match.

5. South Africa Women – 183/6 vs West Indies Women (20 June 2025)

South Africa scored 183/6 against the West Indies at Cave Hill. The innings featured aggressive batting from start to finish. They achieved this score against a strong Caribbean team and secured a crucial victory.

4. South Africa Women – 220/2 vs Ireland Women (5 December 2025)

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This is the highest team total in the history of the WT20I for South Africa women. In this match held in Cape Town, they scored 220/2 in 20 overs. The batsmen were aggressive throughout the innings and finished at a run rate of 11.00. With this huge score, South Africa easily won the match and it became their first 220+ total in history.

3. South Africa Women – 208/1 vs Netherlands Women (25 June 2026)

South Africa scored 208 runs for the loss of just one wicket in this match held in Bristol. The openers laid a great foundation in this innings, played at a run rate of 10.40, and eventually put up a big total. The Dutch bowlers were helpless against the South African batting throughout the match.

2. South Africa Women – 193/1 vs India Women (22 April 2026)

Chasing the run in Johannesburg, South Africa won the match by scoring 193/1 in just 16.3 overs. The run rate of 11.69 is the highest on this list. This innings of rapid run-scoring is one of the most devastating run-chase in South Africa's T20 history.

1. South Africa Women – 185/5 vs Pakistan Women (10 February 2026)

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Chasing a target against Pakistan in Potchefstroom, South Africa managed to win by posting 185/5. The batsmen hit the target with a well-planned batting and kept the match relatively under control.

Conclusion

This list of highest team totals by the South African women's team proves how aggressive and effective the team is in modern T20 cricket. They have achieved the feat of scoring 200+ runs on more than one occasion, which is a testament to their batting depth and consistency. In particular, the 200+ scores against Ireland and the Netherlands and the victory against India after chasing 193 in just 16.3 overs are shining examples of their ability.

Cricket fans are hopeful that the South African women's team will enrich this list by building a bigger team collection in international T20 cricket in the future. A strong batting lineup, attacking mentality and consistent performances have established them as one of the most formidable batting teams in women's T20 cricket.

FAQ

What is the highest team total for the South Africa women's team in WT20I?

The highest team total in WT20I history for the South Africa women's team is 220/2 , which they made against the Ireland women's team in Cape Town on 5 December 2025 .

How many times has the South Africa women's team scored 200 or more runs in WT20I?

As per the current record, South Africa women's team has scored 200 or more runs in WT20I four times . The scores are 220/2, 208/1, 205/1 and 201/5 .

What is the second highest WT20I score of the South Africa women's team?

The second highest team total is 208/1 , which they made against the Netherlands women's team in Bristol on 25 June 2026 .

What was the first 200+ WT20I score of the South Africa women's team?

The South Africa women's team's first 200+ WT20I score was 205/1 , which they achieved against the Netherlands women's team at Potchefstroom (University Ground) on 14 October 2010 .

What is the highest WT20I score of South Africa women's team against India?

The South Africa women's team's highest WT20I score against India is 193/1 , which they achieved in Johannesburg on 22 April 2026, chasing down the runs in just 16.3 overs .

How many scores above 190 have South Africa women's team had?

South Africa Women's team has scored 190 or more runs 7 times in WT20I . These include 220/2, 208/1, 205/1, 201/5, 198/5, 195/3 and 193/1 .

How many of the South Africa women's team's top 10 WT20I scores have they won?

The South African women's team has won all of the matches in the top 10 highest team totals .

Where was the highest scoring match of the South African women's team held?

The match, with a highest score of 220/2 , was played in Cape Town .