International Women's Cricket Returns with England-India Test at Lord's, Mooney Tops T20I Batting Rankings
After a brief hiatus, the international calendar resumes Friday with a highly anticipated Test match and an ODI series, while Beth Mooney reclaims the top spot in T20I batting.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is set to resume this Friday, July 10, following a short break after the recent T20 World Cup. All eyes will be on Lord's in London, where England Women are scheduled to host India Women in a one-off Test match. This marquee fixture marks the start of India's tour of England. Simultaneously, Ireland will host West Indies for the first One Day International of their bilateral series in Magheramason, Bready.
In related news, Australia's Beth Mooney has returned to the summit of the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings. Her dominant performances, including a match-winning 64 not out in the T20 World Cup final and being named player of the tournament, propelled her back to the No. 1 position as of July 8. Mooney's opening partner, Georgia Voll, now sits in second place.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings | 1st | Beth Mooney (Australia) reclaims top spot after T20 World Cup heroics. |
What we'll be watching
- England Women vs India Women [Test], India Women tour of England 2026, Lord's, London (July 10)
- Ireland vs West Indies [ODI], West Indies Women in Ireland 2026, Magheramason, Bready (July 10)
- Switzerland Women vs Germany Women [1st T20I], Switzerland Women tour of Germany 2026, Karlsruhe (July 10)
- Switzerland Women vs Germany Women [2nd T20I], Switzerland Women tour of Germany 2026, Karlsruhe (July 10)
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