Women's Victoria T20I Series to Kick Off, Signaling Return of International Fixtures
The upcoming week will see Uganda host Namibia in the Victoria T20I Series, with the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and several bilateral tours in December also on the horizon.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is poised to resume shortly, following a brief break. The immediate focus turns to the Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026, which is scheduled to commence on November 5 in Entebbe, Uganda.
The opening match will see hosts Uganda take on Namibia. This regional tournament paves the way for a busier schedule in the coming weeks.
Later in November, the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy is slated to begin on November 12, offering development opportunities for rising cricketing nations. December will also feature several bilateral tours, including India Women's visit to South Africa, Bangladesh Women's tour of New Zealand, and Sri Lanka Women's series in Australia, promising a packed end to the year for women's international cricket.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Rankings | 1st: Australia | Australia maintains the top spot, with England and India closely ranked behind. |
| ICC Women's T20I Rankings | 1st: Australia | Australia also holds the number one position in the T20I format. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026: Uganda vs Namibia, November 5, Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: Tournament begins November 12.
- India Women tour of South Africa 2026: One-off Test starts December 9.
- Bangladesh Women tour of New Zealand 2026: First T20I on December 9.
- Sri Lanka Women tour of Australia 2026: First ODI on December 14.
- England A Women tour of India 2026: Four-day match starts December 19.
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