After a historic 2025 season where India Women created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, the Women in Blue will now gear up for a packed 2025–26 calendar.
With their maiden world title under their belt, India Women were originally scheduled to play three bilateral series — against Australia (away), Bangladesh (home), and England (away) — leading up to the next T20 World Cup in mid-2026. However, the Bangladesh series has now been postponed indefinitely following the latest communication from BCCI.
Following the ODI World Cup triumph, India Women will focus on maintaining consistency across formats. It’s a crucial season as the team aims to dominate both home and overseas conditions.
So here’s India Women’s updated cricket schedule for the 2025–26 season.
India Women’s Cricket Schedule 2025–26 (Updated)
| Series | Matches | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women vs Australia Women | 3 ODIs | India | September 14–20, 2025 |
| ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 | ODIs | India & Sri Lanka | September 30–November 2, 2025 |
| India Women vs Bangladesh Women (Postponed) | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | India | Postponed indefinitely (was December 2025) |
| Australia Women vs India Women | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 1 Test | Australia | February 15–March 9, 2026 |
| England Women vs India Women | 3 T20Is, 1 Test | England | May 28–July 13, 2026 |
| Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | T20Is | England | June 14–June 28, 2026 |
India Women vs Australia Women (3 ODIs): September 2025
India Women began their World Cup preparation with a home ODI series against Australia in September 2025. The series was crucial in finalizing combinations ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup.
New Chandigarh hosted the first two matches on September 14 and 17, while the final one-dayer took place in Delhi on September 20.
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: September–November 2025
India Women scripted history in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, lifting the trophy for the first time in history. The final took place on November 2, 2025, where India defeated South Africa by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Led by a powerful all-round performance from Deepti Sharma (5/39) and anchored by top-order brilliance, India Women’s dominance throughout the tournament inspired millions of fans.
It was a campaign to remember — with consistent performances from Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet Kaur steering India to glory. The win marked a new era for Indian women’s cricket.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): Postponed
The much-awaited home series against Bangladesh Women, originally scheduled for December 2025, has now been postponed indefinitely. The series included three ODIs and three T20Is and was expected to kickstart the new ICC Women’s ODI Championship cycle.
According to the latest update, BCCI conveyed that the Indian women’s team will be given an extended rest period following their World Cup triumph and ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The series will be rescheduled later as it is a part of the ICC Future Tour Programme.
Australia Women vs India Women (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 1 Test): February–March 2026
India Women’s first overseas challenge of 2026 will be a multi-format tour of Australia, starting mid-February. The series will include 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and a one-off Test match in Perth.
The first T20I will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on February 15, followed by the second and third in Canberra (February 19) and Adelaide (February 21).
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The ODI leg will begin in Brisbane (February 24) and conclude with back-to-back games at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval on February 27 and March 1. The tour will wrap up with a four-day Test match at Perth Stadium from March 6 to 9, 2026.
England Women vs India Women (3 T20Is, 1 Test): May–July 2026
After the Australian tour, India Women will travel to England for another important multi-format series before the T20 World Cup. The three T20Is are scheduled in Chelmsford (May 28), Bristol (May 30), and Taunton (June 2), followed by a one-off Test match at Lord’s from July 10–13, 2026.
This series will serve as final preparation for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, where India will aim to continue their golden run and add another ICC title to their name.
