ODI: England to Host ICC Women’s World Cup 2026; India Men’s Team Set for White-Ball Tour. England is set to host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2026, adding to a packed summer of international cricket.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the 2026 home schedule for both the men’s and women’s teams. As part of the lineup, the England men’s team will take on India in a highly anticipated white-ball series comprising five T20Is and three ODIs.
The series will run from July 1 to July 19, with all eight matches promising high-intensity action between two of the world’s top limited-overs sides.
The tour kicks off with five T20 Internationals, starting on July 1 at the Riverside Ground in Durham. The remaining fixtures are scheduled for July 4 at Old Trafford, July 7 at Trent Bridge, July 9 in Bristol, and July 11 at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.
The T20Is will be followed by a three-match ODI series, beginning on July 14 at Edgbaston. The second ODI will be held on July 16 at Sophia Gardens, and the final match of the tour is slated for July 19 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
This blockbuster summer will showcase some of the finest talent in international cricket as England gears up for a thrilling season on home soil.
Schedule England vs India Men’s T20I matches in 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 1 July | Riverside Ground | Durham |
| 2nd T20I | 4 July | Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester |
| 3rd T20I | 7 July | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| 4th T20I | 9 July | Seat Unique Stadium | Bristol |
| 5th T20I | 11 July | Utilita Bowl | Southampton |
Schedule England vs India Men’s ODI matches in 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 14 July | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| 2nd ODI | 16 July | Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
| 3rd ODI | 19 July | Lord’s | London |
India Women to Tour England for Three T20Is and a One-Off Test
The Indian women’s cricket team will travel to England alongside the men’s side for an international tour. They are scheduled to play three T20 Internationals and a one-off Test match against the England women’s team, with the series running from May 28 to July 10.
Schedule of India Women’s T20I series and one-off Test in England:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | May 28 | Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford |
| 2nd T20I | May 30 | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 3rd T20I | June 3 | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| One-off Test | July 10 | Lord’s, London |
England is set for a busy 2026 as the women’s team will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil from June 12 to July 15. Either side of the global tournament, Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England Women in a packed home schedule featuring bilateral series against New Zealand and Ireland.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup, England Women will take on New Zealand in three T20Is and three ODIs between May 10 and May 25. The ODIs are scheduled to be held in Durham, Northampton, and Cardiff, while the T20Is will take place in Derby, Canterbury, and Hove.
Following the World Cup, England will host Ireland for a three-match ODI series from September 1 to 6, with matches set to be played in Leicester, Derby, and Worcester.