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India women to host Zimbabwe for historic maiden bilateral series

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India women's team (Source: BCCI)

India women's team (Source: BCCI)

Mr Cricket UAE Staff

Mr Cricket UAE Staff

Published - 06 May 2026, 10:54 PM Read time - 5 mins

The Indian women’s cricket team is set to play against Zimbabwe for the first time in its history; the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced on Wednesday, May 6. Zimbabwe will tour India to play three T20Is and as many ODIs later this year in October.

The tour will begin with the T20I series, with three matches set to be played on October 16, 18 and 20 in Raipur. On the other hand, Baroda will host three ODIs on October 23, 25 and 28.

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Along with it, the BCCI also announced two home series for India A women's side against Australia A in September and England A in December. Both series will feature three T20s, three List A games and one multi-day fixture.

The India Under-19 women's team will also host Sri Lanka U-19 in June and July for three T20s and three 50-over games. The youth side will then take on England U-19 in November and December for five T20 fixtures.

Meanwhile, the board also announced home fixtures for the India A men’s side and India men’s U-19 side. The India A side will host Australia A men’s for two multi-day fixtures and three one-dayers in September and October.

On the other hand, Australia U-19 side will also visit India for two multi-day fixtures and three one-dayers also in September and October.

Zimbabwe women's tour of India full schedule

Date Match Venue Time
16th October, 2026 1st T20I Raipur 7:00 PM
18th October, 2026 2nd T20I Raipur 7:00 PM
20th October, 2026 3rd T20I Raipur 7:00 PM
23rd October, 2026 1st ODI Baroda 2:00 PM
25th October, 2026 2nd ODI Baroda 2:00 PM
28th October, 2026 3rd ODI Baroda 2:00 PM

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