England Women A to Tour India Starting November 2026
The England Cricket Board has announced three squads to face India A in seven matches across two cities.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Tennis
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England Women A will travel to India to compete in seven matches, including T20, 50-over, and four-day fixtures, beginning November 30, 2026. The tour is designed to provide critical experience to players contending for senior team spots ahead of next summer's Ashes.
Why it matters
This tour serves as a key preparation window for players looking to secure a place in the senior England squad. By facing India A in diverse formats, the touring party aims to refine skills for upcoming international challenges.
The ECB announced three separate squads to play a total of seven matches. The roster includes 11 players with previous international experience and six athletes currently in the England Women Performance Programme.
The players
England Cricket Board
The governing body for cricket in England and Wales responsible for the administration and development of the sport.
Lauren Filer
An international cricketer selected to participate in all three squads for the upcoming tour of India.
Issy Wong
A professional cricketer who has been named to the T20, 50-over, and four-day squads for the winter tour.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
A player selected to represent England Women A across all three formats for the series against India A.
The details
Players including Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, and Tilly Corteen-Coleman feature in all three announced squads for the upcoming tour. The matches will be hosted at Pune's MCA Stadium and Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium to facilitate development across various formats.
Timeline
The tour matches are scheduled to commence in November 2026.
The first T20 match will take place in Pune on November 30, 2026.
The first 50-over match is scheduled for December 8, 2026, in Mumbai.
A four-day match is set to begin in Mumbai on December 19, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This tour acts as a primary evaluation phase for the England Women A team to stabilize the roster for the upcoming Ashes series. By prioritizing players seeking senior status, the ECB is actively shaping the competitive depth of the squad for next summer.
The inclusion of six performance programme players and 11 veterans indicates a rotational strategy intended to give fringe players significant game time in varied formats. Fans should monitor individual performances in these seven matches as they will directly influence roster viability for future major series.
The takeaway
This tour provides a vital opportunity for developing cricketers to gain high-level experience in foreign conditions. By testing players in multiple formats, the ECB is creating a more versatile group of athletes ready for senior international duties.
What happens next
The team captains for the squads will be announced at a later date prior to the start of the tour in November 2026.
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