The Indian women’s team that recently concluded their white-ball assignment in England will feature in the first-ever one-off women’s Test at Lord’s, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the home fixtures for the 2026 summer on Thursday. Along with the women’s series, the Indian men’s team, currently touring England for the five-Test series, will return to the country next year for a brief white-ball series, featuring five T20Is and three ODIs, starting July 1, 2026.
Besides the historic Test, the Indian women’s side will also play three T20Is from May 28. The 2026 summer will also see England host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 from June 12 to July 15, bringing the global spotlight to women’s cricket.
On either side of the marquee tournament, Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England Eves in a packed home schedule featuring New Zealand, India, and Ireland, including a Test match against India at Lord’s.
The series against New Zealand features three ODIs and as many T20Is from May 10 to 25. They will later play three T20Is against India from May 28 to July 10 ahead of the home T20 World Cup. After the World Cup gets over on July 5 at the Lord’s, the venue will host the historic one-off Test against India on July 10. The women’s team is also scheduled to play three ODIs against Ireland from September 1-6.
“The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, hosted here in England for the first time since 2009. It’s a huge moment for the women’s game, for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans,” ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said.
“And just after that, we’re thrilled that Lord’s will also host an England Women’s Test match for the first time, marking a really special period for the women’s game,” Gould added.
Meanwhile, the English men’s team will kickstart their summer with three Tests against New Zealand from June 4-25, followed by five T20Is and three ODIs against India (July 1-19). They will then host Pakistan for three Tests from August 19 to September 9, before hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and as many ODIs from September 15-27.