March 2026 delivered a thrilling chapter in women’s cricket, blending gritty bilateral series, comprehensive whitewashes, and breakthrough moments. From South Africa’s series triumphs over Pakistan to New Zealand’s flawless sweeps of Zimbabwe, Australia’s Caribbean dominance, and Nigeria’s Invitational crown, capped by the inaugural Women’s Hundred Auction, fans witnessed emerging talents shine and heavyweights battle to the wire.
Australia Vs India All-format Series
Australia hosted India for an all-format series in Alyssa Healy’s farewell assignment at the international level. India, led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, clinched a historic T20I series win (2-1) down under, after 10 years since 2016. However, the tables turned for the home side as soon as Alyssa Healy took back the leadership charge for one final time. Australia inflicted a whitewash (3-0) in ODIs, which was followed by a thumping 10-wicket win in the one-off Pink Ball Test match at the W.A.C.A., Perth, as Alyssa Healy ended her international career on a high as Australia sealed the series with a 12-4 margin after being 4-2 down after the conclusion of the three-match T20I series.
South Africa vs Pakistan: Proteas Edge 2-1 Double Triumph
South Africa, under skipper Laura Wolvaardt, hosted Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, for a white-ball series from February 10 to March 1, 2026, clinching both the three-match T20I and ODI series 2-1. Pakistan fought back fiercely in the ODIs, with Sana’s side stunning the hosts by 119 runs in the 3rd ODI on March 1 to dodge a whitewash. Wolvaardt’s steady leadership and South Africa’s depth proved decisive, underscoring their home dominance against a resilient Pakistan outfit.
New Zealand’s Clean Sweep Over Zimbabwe
New Zealand hosted Zimbabwe, captained by Nomvelo Sibanda, from February 25 to March 11, 2026, delivering back-to-back 3-0 whitewashes in the T20I and ODI legs. The Kiwis’ all-round firepower, with skipper Amelia Kerr at the forefront, overwhelmed Zimbabwe, who struggled to match the hosts’ pace and precision. This series highlighted New Zealand’s rising bench strength as they dismantled a spirited but outgunned African challenger.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Kerr’s Kiwis Claw Back in ODIs
New Zealand, led by Amelia Kerr, welcomed Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa from March 15 to April 4, 2026, for five T20Is and three ODIs. The hosts stormed to a 4-1 T20I series win, but South Africa struck first in the ODIs with a nail-biting 2-wicket victory. Kerr’s team hit back on April 1, edging the 2nd ODI by 2 wickets to level the series 1-1 with one match left, setting up a decider packed with tension.
Australia’s Ruthless West Indies Raid
West Indies, skippered by Hayley Matthews, hosted Australia under Sophie Molineux from March 20 to April 2, 2026. The visitors powered through a 3-0 T20I whitewash before sealing the ODIs with a commanding 90-run win in the 2nd match on March 29. Australia’s clinical execution exposed West Indies’ vulnerabilities, affirming their status as white-ball juggernauts on the road.
Nigeria Invitational: Lucky Piety’s Heroes Upset Rwanda
The Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament lit up Lagos from March 20-28, 2026, featuring Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa U19, Zimbabwe U19, and Ghana. Hosts Nigeria, captained by Lucky Piety, defied odds to claim the title, edging Rwanda (led by Marie Bimenyimana) by 9 runs in the March 28 final at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval.
Nigeria finished league second with 6 points (3 wins, 1 loss); unbeaten Rwanda topped with 8 points. South Africa U19 (Mieke Van Vroost) took third via a 70-run 3rd-place playoff win over Zimbabwe U19 (Buhlehbenkosi Maposa), who earned 2 points. Ghana (Jacqueline Kokam) languished winless at the bottom. Standouts included Rwanda opener Fanny Utagushimaninde’s 132 runs in 3 innings, highlighted by the youngest T20I debut century in women’s cricket history, and Nigeria’s Usean Peace with 7 wickets in 3 outings.
Milestone Moment: Inaugural Women’s Hundred Auction
Off the field, March 11 marked history with the inaugural Women’s Hundred Auction for the 6th edition (July 21-August 16, 2026). This event signals surging investment and star power, promising fireworks in England’s marquee T20 league.
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