The landscape of international women’s cricket is expanding, and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has just signaled a major milestone. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the BCCI officially confirmed that the India women’s senior team will host zimbabwe For their first bilateral series.
The historic encounter, scheduled for October 2026, consists of three T20Is and three ODIs. Beyond the novelty of the opponent, the significance of the series is much greater. IndiaThis is the first ODI on home soil since their spectacular ODI World Cup win in November 2025. For the world champions, it is a homecoming celebration and a tactical testing ground.
Zimbabwe Women to tour India for first bilateral series against India Women
BCCI has strategically chosen Raipur and Baroda as the venues for this unprecedented tour. The action will begin under lights in Raipur, which will host all three T20Is. These matches are expected to draw sizeable crowds, capitalizing on the city’s growing reputation as a center for high-intensity white-ball cricket.
After the shortest format, the teams will shift to Baroda for a three-match ODI series. These 50-over games will be important for India as they look to maintain their dominance in the format after reaching the pinnacle of the game last year.
India vs Zimbabwe: Complete match schedule
| date | Format | Time (IST) | venue |
| 16 October | 1st t20i | 7:00 pm | Raipur |
| 18 October | 2nd t20i | 7:00 pm | Raipur |
| 20 October | 3rd t20i | 7:00 pm | Raipur |
| 23 October | 1st ODI | 2:00 pm | Baroda |
| 25 October | 2nd ODI | 2:00 pm | Baroda |
| 28 October | 3rd ODI | 2:00 pm | Baroda |
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The Zimbabwe series is just one part of a huge pathway calendar announced by the BCCI, which aims to strengthen the depth of Indian cricket. Before the senior stars take the field, india one woman Will be tested against world class opposition. they are ready to host Australia A Sightseeing tour of Mohali and Dharamshala in September, followed by multi-format competition England A In Pune and Navi Mumbai.
This A team schedule is designed to ensure that the transition from domestic cricket to the international stage is seamless. By playing three T20s, three ODIs and one multi-day match against top-tier developmental teams, India are building a talent pool that can maintain their world champion status.
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