India Women prepare for ODI series against Zimbabwe; Australia, New Zealand play final T20I.
Following their T20I sweep, India Women are set to begin a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Vadodara tomorrow.
The story
With no international women's cricket concluding in the last 24 hours, the focus shifts to upcoming fixtures. India Women, fresh from their 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe, are now preparing to host the visitors for a three-match One Day International series.
The first ODI is scheduled for Friday, October 23, in Vadodara. This series marks the first time these two nations have met in a bilateral ODI contest.
Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand will play the third and final T20I of their series today at North Sydney Oval in Sydney. Australia has already secured the T20I series, holding an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Series in play
New Zealand Women tour of Australia 2026. 3rd T20I today, Australia leads the series 2-0.
Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026. ODI series begins tomorrow.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia holds the top spot with 164 rating points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia is ranked first with 291 rating points. |
What we'll be watching
- Australia vs New Zealand (3rd T20I) in Sydney on October 22, 2026.
- India vs Zimbabwe (1st ODI) in Vadodara on October 23, 2026.
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