From the crease — Tuesday morning, 20 October
International T20I action resumes with India Women and Australia Women on field
India hosts Zimbabwe, while Australia takes on New Zealand in ongoing bilateral series today.
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The story
After a brief hiatus, women's international cricket resumes today with two T20I encounters. India Women are scheduled to face Zimbabwe Women at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, as part of Zimbabwe Women's tour of India 2026.
Concurrently, the New Zealand Women's tour of Australia 2026 continues with a T20I match between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney. These fixtures mark the continuation of important bilateral series for all four teams.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently leads the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #3 India | India holds the third position in the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia is also the top-ranked team in Women's T20Is. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #3 India | India is ranked third in the T20I format. |
What we'll be watching
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women (T20I) on October 20, 2026, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
- Australia vs New Zealand (T20I) on October 20, 2026, in Sydney
- Australia vs New Zealand (T20I) on October 22, 2026, in Sydney
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