1. Short Break, Then Big Series in Early 2026
· After lifting the Women’s ODI world cup in november 2025, the indian women’s team will take a short break. According to indian Express, their next international assignment begins in February 2026.
· The tour: India women Tour of australia (2026).
o Three T20Is:
§ 1st T20I – Sydney: 15 february 2026
§ 2nd T20I – Canberra: 19 february 2026
§ 3rd T20I – Adelaide: 21 february 2026
o Three ODIs:
§ 1st ODI – Brisbane: 24 february 2026
§ 2nd ODI – Hobart: 27 february 2026
§ 3rd ODI (D/N) – Hobart: 1 march 2026
o One-off Day/Night Test: In Perth, from 6–9 march 2026.
2. england Tour & t20 world cup 2026
· After the australia tour, the indian women will tour England in May–June 2026.
o T20Is scheduled on:
§ May 26 — Chelmsford
§ May 30 — Bristol
§ june 2 — Taunton
o A Test match is also planned: July 10–13, 2026 at Lord’s.
o ICC Women’s t20 world cup 2026: india will take part.
o According to sources, group matches will happen in England.
3. Domestic cricket When They Are Home
· Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026: Although this is a franchise tournament, many of the national team players — including Harmanpreet and Smriti — will likely feature. The 2026 WPL is scheduled from 7 january to 3 february 2026.
· BCCI Domestic Tournaments:
o Senior Women’s One Day Trophy (50-over): Scheduled from 6 Feb to 28 Feb 2026.
o Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy (first-class): From 20 march to 3 april 2026.
o Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One-Day Trophy: 5 to 15 march 2026.
o Senior Women’s t20 Trophy: Already starting from 8 october to 31 october 2025, but depending on selections, national players may or may not play.
What This Means for Harmanpreet, Smriti & the Team
· Harmanpreet Kaur, as captain and senior leader, will likely lead the Australian tour and may play across formats (T20, ODI, Test) — giving her a packed return..jpg)
· Smriti Mandhana, a key batter, is expected to feature in all formats too; her experience will be crucial on challenging away tours like australia and England.
· The break after the world cup win gives them a moment to rest, recover, and prepare mentally for the upcoming grind — but it's not a long hiatus.
· Their participation in the WPL 2026 means they'll stay match-fit and sharp ahead of the australia tour.
Why This Next Stretch Is Important
1. Momentum is Key: Riding the high of their world cup success, these upcoming series will test whether India’s women can build consistency across formats.
2. T20 world cup Prep: The australia and england tours will serve as preparation for the T20 world cup 2026, giving the team match practice in overseas conditions.
3. Raising the Bar: With more eyeballs on women’s cricket after the world cup win, every game will carry more significance — for legacy, for rankings, and for building a sustainable winning culture.
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