International Women's Cricket Enters Brief Pause; Focus Shifts to Upcoming Bilateral Series
With no international matches in the last 48 hours, teams are preparing for September's fixtures, including South Africa's tour of Zimbabwe.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is experiencing a brief lull, with no senior international fixtures played in the last 48 hours. This quiet period precedes a busy schedule set to commence in September.
Teams are currently in preparation for upcoming bilateral tours and multi-nation tournaments. The next significant international action will see South Africa Women embark on a five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, beginning on September 11.
Later in October, Australia Women are slated to host Bangladesh Women for a One Day International series, while India Women will also host Zimbabwe Women for a T20I series. Meanwhile, the latest ICC Women's rankings, updated today, show Australia maintaining their top spots in both ODI and T20I team rankings.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia continues to lead the 50-over format. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia holds the top spot in the shortest format. |
| ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings | #1 Smriti Mandhana (India) | Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top position among ODI batters. |
What we'll be watching
- The Women's Asia Cup 2026 group stage matches are scheduled to begin on August 28 in Dubai.
- South Africa Women's five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe is set to commence on September 11.
- Australia Women will host Bangladesh Women for the first ODI on October 8 at Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
- India Women are scheduled to host Zimbabwe Women for a T20I series starting October 16.
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