India Women’s 2026 cricket schedule is packed with important matches and major tournaments. The team first toured Australia for T20Is, ODIs, and one Test match. After that, they will travel to South Africa for a five-match T20I series to prepare for major events.
The biggest event of the year will be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, where India will play their 5 group stage matches. Get the complete schedule of the India Women’s 2026 schedule.
India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026
India Women toured Australia for a multi-format series featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test in February–March 2026. India won the T20I series by 2-1 but defeated the ODI series by 3-0.
| Date & Day | Match No. | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, February 15 | Match 1 | Australia Women v India Women (1st T20I, Night) | Sydney | India Women won by 21 runs (DLS method) |
| Thursday, February 19 | Match 2 | Australia Women v India Women (2nd T20I, Night) | Canberra | Australia Women won by 19 runs |
| Saturday, February 21 | Match 3 | India Women v Australia Women (3rd T20I, Night) | Adelaide | India Women won by 17 runs |
| Tuesday, February 24 | Match 4 | India Women v Australia Women (1st ODI, D/N) | Brisbane | Australia Women won by 6 wickets (70 balls remaining) |
| Friday, February 27 | Match 5 | India Women v Australia Women (2nd ODI, D/N) | Hobart | Australia Women won by 5 wickets (83 balls remaining) |
| Sunday, 1 March 2026 | Match 6 | Australia Women v India Women (3rd ODI, D/N) | Hobart | Australia Women won by 185 runs |
| Friday, 6 March 2026 | Match 7 | Australia Women v India Women (Only Test, D/N) | W.A.C.A, Perth | Match yet to begin |
India Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026
After the Australian series, Indian women will travel to South Africa for a five-match T20I series. The team will play in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni, with matches scheduled at different evening times as they prepare for upcoming T20 World Cup.
| Date & Day | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 17 | Match 1 | South Africa Women v India Women (1st T20I) | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban | 09:30 PM |
| Sunday, April 19 | Match 2 | South Africa Women v India Women (2nd T20I) | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban | 05:30 PM |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Match 3 | South Africa Women v India Women (3rd T20I) | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 09:30 PM |
| Saturday, April 25 | Match 4 | South Africa Women v India Women (4th T20I) | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 09:30 PM |
| Monday, April 27 | Match 5 | South Africa Women v India Women (5th T20I) | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 05:30 PM |
India Women’s Tour of England 2026
India Women will tour England for a three-match T20I series followed by a one-off Test at Lord’s. The test match will be played after the ICC T20 Women’s world cup 2026.
| Date & Day | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 28 | Match 1 | England Women v India Women, 1st T20I | Chelmsford | 01:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 30 | Match 2 | England Women v India Women, 2nd T20I | Bristol | 03:30 PM |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Match 3 | England Women v India Women, 3rd T20I | Taunton | 01:00 PM |
| Friday, July 10 | 1 | England Women v India Women (Only Test) | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 03:30 PM |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India will compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an exciting group-stage schedule. The team will face strong opponents like Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands at iconic venues across England, with all matches starting at 7:00 PM IST.
| Date & Day | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 14 | Match 6 | India v Pakistan | Edgbaston | 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Match 10 | India v Netherlands | Headingley | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, June 21 | Match 18 | South Africa v India | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 07:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 25 | Match 23 | India v Bangladesh | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, June 28 | Match 30 | Australia v India | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 07:00 PM |
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Conclusion: India Women Will Play Away Series to Prepare for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
In conclusion, 2026 will be a very important year for India Women’s cricket team. The tours of Australia, South Africa, and England will help the team prepare strongly for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
These series will give players match practice, improve team combinations, and build confidence before the big tournament.
