Indian Women’s Cricket Team Schedule in 2026: Upcoming Team India Matches Including IND vs PAK in ICC T20 World Cup, England Tour and Other Full Fixtures

Indian Women's National Cricket Team Matches in 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ICC have outlined a comprehensive schedule for the Indian Women’s national team in 2026. The year is set to be one of the busiest in recent history, centered around a major ICC tournament and a series of home and away tours designed to bolster India's standing in the international rankings. Indian Men’s Cricket Team Schedule in 2026: Upcoming Team India Matches Including IND vs PAK in ICC T20 World Cup, England Tour and Other Full Fixtures With Venues.

The centerpiece of the 2026 calendar is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom during the English summer. Following a strong showing in previous editions, India enters the tournament as one of the favorites to challenge for the title.

India Women’s Cricket Team Schedule 2026 Overview

Australian Tour Kicks Off the Year

Following the conclusion of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, India’s first assignment is an all-format tour of Australia in February and March.

The tour begins with three T20Is in Sydney (Feb 15), Canberra (Feb 19), and Adelaide (Feb 21), crucial matches in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup.

The focus then shifts to three ODIs, which count towards the 2025-29 ICC Women’s Championship. Brisbane (Feb 24), Hobart (Feb 27), and Hobart (Mar 1) are the venues. The tour concludes with a one-off Test in Perth from March 6 to 9.

England Tour and T20 World Cup

India will embark on a two-month tour of England after a short break. They play three T20Is against England in Chelmsford (May 28), Bristol (May 30), and Taunton (June 2) before the World Cup begins.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup runs through June and July in England. India is placed in Group 1 and is scheduled to face rivals Pakistan (Jun 14), South Africa (Jun 21), Australia (Jun 28), and two qualifiers. The final is set for July 5 at Lord’s.

Immediately following the tournament, India remains in England for a one-off Test match between July 10 and 13 at the iconic Lord’s venue, marking the first women’s Test held there.

Home and Away Tours Conclude 2026

The latter half of the year features the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup in September-October, with the host country yet to be announced.

India then hosts Zimbabwe for a first-ever bilateral women’s series in October, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. The year concludes with another all-format away series in South Africa across December 2026 and January 2027. Smriti Mandhana Becomes Second Indian Women Cricketer To Reach 10,000 International Runs, Achieves Feat During IND-W vs SL-W 4th T20I 2025.

This extensive schedule underscores the growing commitment to women’s cricket by the BCCI and the ICC, offering players consistent exposure to top-tier competition across all formats. With key ranking points and major silverware on the line, 2026 promises to be a pivotal year for the Women in Blue as they target their first major global title.

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