Women’s FTP 2025-29: India Women To Clash with Australia, England and SA in Busy Test Calendar

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Women’s FTP 2025-29: The Women's Future Tour Programme (FTP) for the 2025-29 cycle is set to bring a busy schedule for India Women’s cricket team, featuring four Test matches against top-tier opposition.

India will embark on an away series against Australia and South Africa in 2026, followed by two home Tests against Australia in December 2027 and England in December 2028. This FTP promises an intense calendar for Indian cricket fans, with India hosting significant matches and testing themselves in overseas conditions.

Let’s look at the full women’s Test cricket schedule as part of the FTP 2025-29:

What does the Women’s FTP 2025-29 have in store for India Women?

The FTP outlines a series of key multi-format series for India. In February-March 2026, India will travel to Australia for a Test match, marking a major tour against one of the strongest sides in women’s cricket.

This will be followed by another Test away in South Africa in December 2026, adding an additional layer of challenge as India navigate two challenging away tours in a single year. In December 2027, India will host Australia for a home Test, providing fans a chance to witness a thrilling matchup between the two nations on Indian soil.

The cycle will conclude with a home Test against England in December 2028, bringing another high-stakes match to India’s grounds as the team continues to grow its profile in the longest format.

Women’s FTP 2025-29: West Indies Set to Return to Test Cricket After 20 Years

One of the key highlights of the 2025-29 FTP cycle is the return of the West Indies to women’s Test cricket after more than 20 years. The Caribbean team, which last played a Test in 2003-04 against Pakistan, is scheduled to host Australia in March 2026.

This match is part of a multi-format series that will see the West Indies return to the longest format, followed by a home Test against England in April-May 2027 and an away Test in South Africa in December 2028.

The West Indies' return signals a broader effort within women’s cricket to revive Test matches, a format historically underplayed in the women’s game. The last Test between West Indies and England dates back to 1979, making their 2027 meeting a historic event that underscores the revival of traditional rivalries in women’s cricket.