In response to the International Cricket Council (ICC) moving the first non-Asia edition of its new Women’s Champions Trophy from June 2027 to February 2027, Cricket Australia (CA) today announced sweeping changes to its upcoming international women’s schedule.
In close cooperation with the respective boards, CA was able to create a new schedule that fits within the new international calendar and allows quality preparation for all teams involved.
The updated schedule also includes a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh which is to be played in Australia in October 2026. New Zealand, meanwhile, will travel to Australia for a three-match T20 International series in the same timeframe. Australia, whose ODIs were set to host Bangladesh for a two-match series between 9-22 October and a six-match white-ball series against New Zealand in February 2027.
The ODI leg of the Australia-New Zealand series has been postponed to March 2027 in line with the fresh Champions Trophy schedule. This change gives both teams time to prepare for the World Cup, before bilateral commitments resume later.
Cricket Australia Head of Scheduling and Cricket Operations Peter Roach said the revised calendar had been carefully developed to take into account player workloads, team preparations, and fan engagement. He stated the revision of the schedule has been done in order to provide an outcome that is best for all teams involved while maintaining an exciting international cricket schedule for fans.
The revised itinerary will include a historic day-night ODI between Australia and New Zealand at Melbourne’s Junction Oval on March 8, 2027. It will also be the first time an international match is contested under lights at the famous venue as we add another milestone to Australian women’s cricket.
The fixture is also part of a wider tribute to Australia’s cricketing heritage. Only days later, on March 11, Australia face England at the MCG in a one-off men’s Test to celebrate the arrival of the 150th anniversary of the first-ever Test match.
It is the aim of Cricket Australia that with these changes it balances international commitments and creates opportunities where players and fans alike can treasure memories.
