The Indian women’s cricket team is set for a busy 2026 following their remarkable victories in 2025. Their success in the 2025 ODI World Cup, the first-ever senior ICC women’s trophy for India, has raised expectations for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad. The team is now seen as capable of consistent championship wins.
In addition to the World Cup win, India also secured the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia and saw success with the A team in Australia. This has marked 2025 as a standout year for women’s cricket in India. The players will soon transition to the 2026 Women’s Premier League after completing their T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Following the Premier League, India faces a challenging tour to Australia in February-March before focusing on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England from June 12 to July 5. The team will also engage in T20Is against England in their quest to add the T20 crown to their ODI title. A historic women’s Test match against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground is scheduled for July 10.
The Indian team aims to defend their Asian Games T20 gold medal in Japan in September and October. Subsequently, they will host Zimbabwe for ODIs and T20Is in October before embarking on a tour of South Africa. Key priorities include maintaining performance consistency, managing player workload, and nurturing talent beyond the core group.
