India Women Begin England Tour with First T20I in Manchester Today
The opening T20I at Old Trafford kicks off a multi-format series, with the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final also scheduled for tomorrow.
The story
The women's international cricket calendar sees the start of a new bilateral engagement today as India Women arrive in Manchester to face England in the first Twenty20 International of their 2026 tour. The match at Old Trafford marks the beginning of a highly anticipated multi-format series between the two cricketing nations.
While fans look forward to this contest, attention also turns to London, where the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final is set to take place tomorrow, July 5th. England, having secured their spot by defeating South Africa, will face Australia in the championship decider at Lord's.
Series in play
India Women tour of England 2026. 1st T20I today in Manchester
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia, #2 England, #3 India | Australia holds the top spot ahead of the T20 World Cup Final. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia, #2 England, #3 India | Australia leads with 163 rating points. |
What we'll be watching
- England vs India [T20I], India Women tour of England 2026, Manchester (July 4)
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final, Lord's, London (July 5)
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