Indian Women Cricket Team Schedule 2026, Full List of Matches

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Indian Women's Cricket Team Schedule 2026: The year 2025 was nothing short of a golden dream for Indian women's cricket. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, Team India created history by winning their first ever ODI World Cup on home soil. After a 5-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka at the end of the year, the team is now looking ahead to a busy 2026 calendar.

2026 is not only a year of challenges, but also an opportunity for the Indian women's team to establish its dominance on the global stage. Let's take a detailed look at Team India's schedule for 2026.

Indian Women's Cricket Team Upcoming Matches 2026

Beginning of the Year: Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

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The year will begin with a bang for the Indian players. The Women's Premier League will be held from January 9th to February 6th, 2026. This tournament will provide an excellent platform for the players to gain momentum and prepare for the T20 World Cup.

India Women's tour of Australia (February-March)

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Immediately after the WPL, Team India will embark on a tour of Australia. This series is expected to be very exciting as the Indian team had knocked the Australian team out in the semi-finals of the last World Cup. The Australian team, led by Alyssa Healy, will certainly want to avenge this defeat on their home ground.

• Schedule: February 15th to March 9th, 2026
• Matches: 3 ODIs, 3 T20s and 1 Test match.
• Highlight: The series will conclude with a day-night Test match at the iconic WACA Stadium in Perth.

Mission T20 World Cup 2026 (England)

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The biggest highlight of 2026 will be the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by England and Wales.

After winning the ODI World Cup, India's goal will now be to become world champions in the T20 format as well.

• Dates: June 12 to July 5, 2026
• Key Match: India will face arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14.
• Final: On July 5 at the historic Lord's ground.

Historic Test Match in England (July)

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Immediately after the T20 World Cup, a historic Test match will be played between India and England. This match, taking place from July 10 to 13, 2026, is special because it will be the first women's Test match to be held at Lord's.

Asian Games and Asia Cup (September-October)

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The Indian team will travel to Japan in 2026 to defend its Asian Games title.

• Asian Games: September 19 to October 4, 2026 (Japan).
• Women's Asia Cup: The dates for this tournament are yet to be finalized, but it is likely to be played between September and October.

Home and Away Series (October-December)

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Team India has a very busy schedule at the end of the year:

• Zimbabwe's Tour of India: 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches in October/November.
• South Africa Tour: India will tour South Africa in December 2026, playing 1 Test, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20 matches.

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Indian Women's Cricket Team Full Schedule 2026

Series / Tournament	Host	Matches	Tentative Dates
WPL 2026	India	-	January 9 - February 6
Australia Tour	Australia	3 T20s, 3 ODIs, 1 Test	February 15 - March 9
England Tour	England	3 T20s	May 28 - June 2
T20 World Cup	England	ICC Tournament	June 12 - July 5
Historic Test Match	England	1 Test (Lord's)	July 10 - 13
Asian Games	Japan	T20 Format	September 19 - October 4
Zimbabwe Tour	India	3 ODIs, 3 T20s	October / November
South Africa Tour	South Africa	1 Test, 3 ODIs, 3 T20s	December 2026

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