Quiet Period in Women's International Cricket as Asia Cup Approaches
Teams are in a brief lull before the Women's Asia Cup 2026, set to commence in Dubai later this month, bringing continental T20 action.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is experiencing a quiet period, with no major international fixtures concluding in the last 48 hours. This lull allows teams to prepare for upcoming tours and tournaments, with attention now turning towards the Women's Asia Cup 2026.
The continental T20 tournament is scheduled to begin on August 28 in Dubai, where eight teams will compete for the title. Sri Lanka are the defending champions, and India will be looking to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2022.
Following the Asia Cup, the schedule picks up with bilateral series, including South Africa Women's tour of Zimbabwe and Bangladesh Women's tour of Australia. The current break offers players a chance to rest or engage in domestic competitions before the next wave of international commitments.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently leads the ODI rankings with 163 rating points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia also holds the top spot in the T20I rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Asia Cup 2026 begins August 28 in Dubai, UAE.
- Thailand Women are scheduled to tour Papua New Guinea, with the first T20I on August 14.
- South Africa Women tour Zimbabwe starting September 13, 2026.
- Bangladesh Women tour Australia, with the first match on October 9, 2026.
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