Mumbai, May 27, 2026: India Women’s Tour of England 2026 is more than a bilateral series. Fans can expect pressure, rivalry and zeal for victory. The T20Is starting May 28th to June 2nd act as the prep for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the one-off Lord’s Test from July 10th to 13th marks the first time the Indian Women’s team play a Test match at the iconic ‘Home of Cricket’.
As India and England share one of the fiercest, most competitive modern rivalries in women’s cricket, both countries await a nail-biting tournament.
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The T20Is – The Prep Days
The action kicks off with a thrilling T20I series. Get your late-night snacks ready as the opening clash of the 1st T20I fires up on Thursday, May 28, at 11 PM at the iconic Chelmsford, followed by the 2nd T20I on Saturday, May 30, at 7 PM, this time moving to the vibrant city of Bristol. The T20 chapter then wraps up with the 3rd T20I on Tuesday, June 2, at 11 PM, heading to the picturesque grounds of Taunton.
The Big Days –
The only Test is happening at none other than the home of cricket itself, the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground, London! Scheduled from July 10 to 13 at 3:30 PM IST, with Day 4 falling on July 13, this is the moment every cricket fan lives for.
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and witness history in the making!
Who are the key players to look for?
India comes prepared with strategies to win in England, as they took the T20I series 3-2 on English soil last year. Harmanpreet Kaur leads, Smriti Mandhana anchors the batting, and Deepti Sharma, player of the Tournament at the 2025 ODI World Cup, gives India match-winning ability in all three departments. On the other hand, the England team at their home ground are hungry to gain victory again.
England Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the three-match T20I series against India as she aims to recover in time from a minor left calf tear for the ICC T20 World Cup. Off-Spinner Charlie Dean will lead the English side against the Women in Blue with Sophie Ecclestone’s world-class spin and Lauren Bell’s lethal pace. The explosive Danni Wyatt-Hodge will join the England team for the 2nd and 3rd T20Is. Head coach Charlotte Edwards, who led England to T20 World Cup glory in 2009, knows exactly what it takes to win on home soil.
What to expect from this much anticipated rivalry?
India is chasing their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title, while England wants to be champions at home again. Their upcoming three T20Is are as much a trial run for the tournament as they are a fierce contest. Then comes the historic match at Lord’s, which will host its first-ever Women’s Test match. Legendary former captain Charlotte Edwards, who lifted the T20 World Cup trophy on home soil in 2009, is now leading the hosts as England’s head coach. For Indian fans, returning to Lord’s for a Test match brings a new opportunity for glory at the historic venue where they suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the 2017 ODI World Cup Final.
Where can you watch the India Women’s Tour of England 2026?
Catch all the action live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD & HD, & Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD
Will the event be available in regional language commentary?
The commentary will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Where can I stream India Women’s Tour of England 2026 online in India?
You can watch the livestream exclusively on Sony LIV.
