The Indian women's team will look to win their maiden T20 World Cup this year. Image: AFP
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Women in Blue's Blockbuster 2026: T20 World Cup, Lord's Test & More!

  • India women's team had a highly successful 2025, winning their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and achieving a 5-0 T20I clean sweep against Sri Lanka.
  • The 2026 calendar is packed, starting with the Women's Premier League (Jan-Feb), followed by major overseas tours to Australia and England.
  • Key events include a full all-format tour of Australia (Feb-Mar), a white-ball series in England, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England (June-July).
  • A historic first-ever women's Test match will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground in July, following the T20 World Cup.
  • The year will conclude with the Asian Games 2026 in Japan (Sept-Oct), where India is expected to be a strong contender.

Why It Matters: India women's cricket faces a challenging and exciting 2026 with major tournaments and historic matches.

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