The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for bilateral series involving the India Women's team, India A, and India Under-19 teams for the year 2026. The announcement, made on May 6, outlines a packed calendar of home and away fixtures against several international teams.
India Women's Schedule
The senior women's team will play a total of 12 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 12 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) across the year. They are set to host Australia for three ODIs and three T20Is in March 2026, followed by a tour to England for a similar series in June. Later in the year, they will travel to New Zealand for three ODIs and three T20Is in September, and conclude with a home series against South Africa in December, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
India A and U19 Series
The India A team will engage in multi-day matches and limited-overs games against visiting sides. In February 2026, they will host England A for two four-day matches and three one-day games. The India U19 team, both boys and girls, will have separate series. The U19 boys will play against Australia U19 in a five-match ODI series in April, while the U19 girls will host England U19 for three ODIs and three T20Is in July.
Additional Details
The BCCI also confirmed that all matches will be played at various venues across India for home series, with international venues for away tours. The schedule aims to provide ample exposure to emerging players and strengthen the depth of Indian cricket. Detailed timings and venue confirmations will be announced closer to the series dates.
