September 2026 is set to be a packed month for international cricket, with major fixtures involving India, Afghanistan, England, Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe and several women’s teams. The month will feature bilateral T20I and ODI series, the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, and several important matches ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup cycle.
For Indian cricket fans, the biggest attractions include India vs Afghanistan T20Is in Delhi, the India A and Australia A series, and India’s participation in the women’s cricket events at the Asian Games. The month will also see Australia return to Zimbabwe for an ODI series for the first time in more than a decade.
Below is a detailed guide to the September 2026 cricket schedule, including series names, dates, venues, formats, past records and why each contest matters.
September 2026 Cricket Schedule: Major Highlights
Here are some of the biggest cricket events to watch in September 2026:
- India vs Afghanistan – 3-match T20I series
- Women’s Asia Cup 2026 – UAE
- England vs Sri Lanka – ODI and T20I series
- Australia vs Zimbabwe – 3-match ODI series
- South Africa vs Zimbabwe Women – T20I series
- Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games – Cricket
- India A vs Australia A – Multi-format series
- India Women at the Asian Games
- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other Asian teams at the Asian Games
The schedule has been compiled from announcements by the ICC, BCCI and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
India vs Afghanistan: 3-Match T20I Series
One of the most important September cricket events for Indian fans will be the India vs Afghanistan T20I series. The two teams will meet in a three-match bilateral series in Delhi.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | September 13, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 2nd T20I | September 15, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 3rd T20I | September 17, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The series is part of Afghanistan’s multi-format relationship with India and will be their first bilateral T20I series against India since January 2024.
India vs Afghanistan: Past Record
India and Afghanistan have increasingly become familiar opponents in T20 cricket. Their most notable recent meeting came at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, when India defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs in the Super Eight stage. The September 2026 series therefore gives Afghanistan another opportunity to challenge India in Indian conditions.
England vs Sri Lanka: White-Ball Series
England will also have a busy September, hosting Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series.
England vs Sri Lanka T20I Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | September 15 | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 2nd T20I | September 17 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 3rd T20I | September 19 | Old Trafford, Manchester |
England vs Sri Lanka ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 22 | Riverside, Durham |
| 2nd ODI | September 24 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 3rd ODI | September 27 | The Oval, London |
The series is part of England’s 2026 international calendar and will give Sri Lanka important preparation across both limited-overs formats.
England vs Sri Lanka: Past Record
England have enjoyed strong recent results against Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket. In the previous bilateral ODI series between the teams, England won 2-1 in January 2026. England also defeated Sri Lanka in their meeting at the 2022 T20 World Cup, winning by four wickets. That history makes the September series particularly interesting, especially with both sides looking toward future ICC competitions.
Australia vs Zimbabwe: ODI Series
Another major September contest will take place in Zimbabwe. Australia will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series, with all three matches scheduled at the Harare Sports Club.
Australia vs Zimbabwe ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 15 | Harare Sports Club |
| 2nd ODI | September 18 | Harare Sports Club |
| 3rd ODI | September 20 | Harare Sports Club |
The series is particularly significant because it marks Australia’s first ODI visit to Zimbabwe in more than a decade. The two sides last met in Zimbabwe in ODI cricket during a triangular series in August-September 2014, which also included South Africa.
Why Australia vs Zimbabwe Matters
The series is not simply another bilateral contest. Zimbabwe is preparing for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. Playing against a strong Australian side will provide Zimbabwe with valuable preparation ahead of the tournament. Australia, meanwhile, will get an opportunity to test its ODI combination in unfamiliar conditions.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026
One of the biggest women’s cricket events extending into September will be the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
The tournament is being played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the T20I format and features eight teams:
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- UAE
- Thailand
- Hong Kong, China
- Indonesia
The tournament runs from August 28 to September 13, 2026. Sri Lanka enter the competition as defending champions after winning the 2024 edition.
India’s Women’s Asia Cup Schedule
India begin their campaign against Thailand on August 30, meaning their September fixtures include several important group-stage matches. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan women’s Asia Cup match is scheduled for September 5 in Dubai. The semi-finals are scheduled for September 10 and 11, followed by the final on September 13.
Women’s Asia Cup Past Record
India are the most successful team in the Women’s Asia Cup, while Sri Lanka are the defending champions heading into the 2026 tournament. That makes India one of the favourites and puts additional attention on their campaign.
Asian Games 2026: Cricket Returns in September
Cricket will also take centre stage at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Olympic Council of Asia has confirmed cricket as part of the Games, with both men’s and women’s competitions being played in the T20 format.
Women’s Cricket
The women’s cricket competition is scheduled from September 17 to September 22.
The quarter-final draw includes:
- India vs Japan
- Bangladesh vs China
- Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
- Pakistan vs Thailand
The competition begins at the quarter-final stage. India will enter the tournament as defending women’s cricket champions.
Men’s Cricket
The men’s cricket competition begins later in September, with the tournament scheduled from September 24. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have been seeded directly into the quarter-final stage. The preliminary round features Afghanistan, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Oman competing for the remaining four quarter-final spots. The men’s competition will also be played in the T20 format.
India at Asian Games 2026: Defending the Gold
India will enter the Asian Games with high expectations in both men’s and women’s cricket.
The OCA notes that India are the defending gold medallists in men’s cricket, while the women’s team will also attempt to defend its title. India’s women’s squad is led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The Asian Games therefore provide another important international stage for India’s women’s cricket team shortly after the Women’s Asia Cup.
India A vs Australia A: September Development Cricket
India’s September schedule is not limited to the senior international team. According to the BCCI, India A will face Australia A in a multi-format series across September and October.
The series features:
- Two multi-day matches
- Three one-day matches
The contests will be played in Puducherry. This series is particularly important for emerging Indian players looking to move into the senior national setup.
South Africa and Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket
Zimbabwe will also host South Africa’s women’s team for a five-match T20I series in September. The first match is scheduled for September 11 at Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. The series has historical importance because it marks the first time South Africa’s women’s team will tour Zimbabwe for a bilateral T20I series.
September 2026 Cricket Schedule: Major Matches at a Glance
| Date | Match/Event | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30 | India Women vs Thailand | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 1 | Pakistan Women vs Thailand | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 5 | India Women vs Pakistan | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 10 | Women’s Asia Cup Semi-final 1 | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 11 | Women’s Asia Cup Semi-final 2 | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 13 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | T20I | Dubai |
| Sep 13 | India vs Afghanistan | T20I | Delhi |
| Sep 15 | India vs Afghanistan | T20I | Delhi |
| Sep 15 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | ODI | Harare |
| Sep 15 | England vs Sri Lanka | T20I | Southampton |
| Sep 17 | India vs Afghanistan | T20I | Delhi |
| Sep 17 | England vs Sri Lanka | T20I | Cardiff |
| Sep 17–22 | Women’s Asian Games Cricket | T20 | Japan |
| Sep 18 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | ODI | Harare |
| Sep 19 | England vs Sri Lanka | T20I | Manchester |
| Sep 20 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | ODI | Harare |
| Sep 22 | England vs Sri Lanka | ODI | Durham |
| Sep 24 | England vs Sri Lanka | ODI | Leeds |
| Sep 24 onward | Men’s Asian Games Cricket | T20 | Japan |
| Sep 27 | England vs Sri Lanka | ODI | London |
| Sep 27 | India vs West Indies | ODI | Trivandrum |
| Sep 30 | India vs West Indies | ODI | Guwahati |
The schedules above are based on officially announced fixtures from the ICC, BCCI and OCA.
India vs West Indies: September Ends With a New Home Series
September will finish with another major event for Indian cricket. India’s 2026-27 international home season begins with the West Indies tour of India. The first ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Trivandrum, followed by the second ODI on September 30 in Guwahati. The third ODI will take place on October 3 in New Chandigarh.
The five-match T20I series will then follow in October. The BCCI has announced a total of 22 international matches across 17 cities during India’s 2026-27 home season.
Why September 2026 Is Important for Indian Cricket
September is more than just another month on the cricket calendar. For India’s men’s team, the Afghanistan T20I series will provide another opportunity to build the team’s next T20 combination.
The Asian Games will give India’s women’s team an opportunity to defend its gold medal. Meanwhile, India A’s series against Australia A will help identify players who could eventually make the jump to international cricket. The month also leads directly into India’s home series against West Indies.
For cricket fans searching for the September 2026 cricket schedule, the month promises action across Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia with India at the centre of several of the biggest contests.
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