(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
PCB Unveils Action-Packed Women’s Cricket Calendar for 2025-26
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rolled out an ambitious and comprehensive women’s cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, signaling a renewed focus on advancing the women’s game both domestically and internationally.
The season features high-stakes ICC tournaments, crucial bilateral series, and extensive grassroots development programs, including U19 and university-level competitions—marking a significant step toward ensuring regular exposure and growth for Pakistan’s women cricketers.
🌍 International Commitments for 2025-26
The national women’s team will kick off its season with a T20I series against Ireland in Dublin (6–10 August 2025), followed by a crucial ODI home series against South Africa (16, 19, and 22 September in Lahore). These fixtures serve as key preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Additional international tours include visits to South Africa and Ireland, along with a home series against Zimbabwe and participation in a T20 tri-series featuring the West Indies and Ireland.
📅 Pakistan Women’s International Schedule:
| Event/Series | Format | Venue/Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Ireland | 3 T20Is | Dublin | 6–10 Aug 2025 |
| vs South Africa | 3 ODIs | Lahore | 16–22 Sep 2025 |
| ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | ODI WC | Sri Lanka | 30 Sep–2 Nov 2025 |
| vs South Africa | 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is | South Africa | 7 Feb–2 Mar 2026 |
| vs Zimbabwe | 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is | TBC | 24 Apr–11 May 2026 |
| T20 Tri-series (Pak, WI, Ire) | T20 | Ireland | May–June 2026 |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | T20 WC | England | 12 June–5 July 2026 |
🏠 Domestic & Development Tournaments
The PCB has also reinforced its commitment to local talent development. Major domestic competitions include the National Women’s One-Day and T20 tournaments, as well as U19 and inter-university events aimed at nurturing future stars.
📅 Domestic & Development Schedule:
| Event | Format | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Women’s One-Day | One-Day | Karachi | 6–24 Nov 2025 |
| Women’s U19 T20 Tournament | U19 T20 | Karachi | 15 Sep–6 Oct 2025 |
| HEC Inter-University Tournament | University | TBC | Oct 2025 |
| National Women’s T20 Tournament | T20 | Karachi | 24 Mar–17 Apr 2026 |
| Pakistan U19 tour to Bangladesh | U19 Intl. | Bangladesh | Dec 2025 |
🏏 A Stronger Future for Women’s Cricket
With a diverse, well-rounded calendar ahead, the PCB is clearly prioritizing women’s cricket development at all levels. This proactive planning is expected to enhance the competitiveness and global standing of the Pakistan women’s team, especially as it heads into two major ICC events in 2025 and 2026.
