India’s women have produced the greatest T20I calendar year in their history, claiming 18 wins from 27 matches in 2026 to set a national record for most victories in a single year. The journey has spanned Australia, South Africa, England, the UAE, Japan and home soil, taking in a rare series win in Australia, an Asia Cup title, back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe under new all-format captain Smriti Mandhana. With an 11-match winning streak still alive, India have transformed consistency into a defining identity.
Vs Australia, Sydney, 15 February
India’s first win of the year arrived in the opening T20I of the tour of Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In a rain-curtailed contest, India beat Australia by 21 runs through the DLS method after restricting the hosts to 133 in 18 overs. Arundhati Reddy’s 4 for 22 was the decisive bowling effort, while Georgia Wareham’s 30 off 19 balls was Australia’s best. India were 50 for 1 in 5.1 overs when rain intervened, comfortably ahead of the par score.
Vs Australia, Adelaide, 21 February
India sealed the three-match series 2-1 with a 17-run win in Adelaide, only their second T20I series triumph in Australia. Smriti Mandhana’s 82 off 55 balls and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 59 off 46 powered India to 176 for 6. Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani then took three wickets apiece, with Mandhana named Player of the Match.
Vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 25 April
During a five-match series in South Africa, India’s lone win came in the fourth T20I at the Wanderers by 14 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma drove India to 185 for 5, before Deepti produced a match-winning 5 for 19. Her all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award.
Vs England, Chelmsford, 28 May
India opened their tour of England with a 38-run win at Chelmsford. Jemimah Rodrigues struck 69 off 40 balls, and Yastika Bhatia made 54 as India posted 188 for 7. Nandani Sharma’s 3 for 34 and Kranti Gaud’s 2 for 24 kept England at bay, with Jemimah named Player of the Match.
T20 World Cup (Vs Pakistan), Birmingham, 14 June.
India began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana’s 68 off 44 and Richa Ghosh’s 34 off 17 lifted India to 170 for 6. Deepti Sharma then ripped through Pakistan with 5 for 10, while Shree Charani added 3 for 21.
T20 World Cup (Vs Netherlands), Leeds, 17 June
India overwhelmed the Netherlands by 95 runs at Leeds after posting 209 for 5. Mandhana made 74 off 47 balls and Shafali Verma 55 off 38, before Charani’s 4 for 19 and Shafali’s 3 for 20 completed a comprehensive win. Mandhana was Player of the Match.
T20 World Cup (Vs Bangladesh), Manchester, 25 June
India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in Manchester after restricting them to 136 for 8. Radha Yadav and Shree Charani led the bowling attack with three and two wickets, respectively. Shafali Verma’s 53 off 34 balls anchored the chase and earned her the Player of the Match award.
Asia Cup (Vs Thailand), Dubai, 30 August
India opened the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup with a 94-run win over Thailand in Dubai. Shafali Verma top-scored with 64 off 36 balls in India’s 159 for 9. Nandani Sharma took 3 for 18, and Deepti Sharma remarkably claimed 3 wickets in 1.1 overs without conceding a run.
Asia Cup (Vs Hong Kong), Dubai, 3 September
Smriti Mandhana’s breathtaking 124 off 64 balls powered India to 193 for 5 and a 137-run win over Hong Kong. Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Prema Rawat and Shree Charani shared eight wickets as India’s spin depth proved overwhelming. Mandhana was Player of the Match.
Asia Cup (Vs Pakistan), Dubai, 5 September
India dismantled Pakistan for 55 in 18.1 overs. Shree Charani’s 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat’s 3 for 9 triggered the collapse, with Charani named Player of the Match as India cruised to a seven-wicket win.
Asia Cup Semi-Final (Vs Bangladesh), Dubai, 10 September
Shafali Verma’s 64 off 40 balls guided India to 149 for 6 against Bangladesh in the first semi-final. Deepti Sharma’s 3 for 26 then ensured a 40-run victory, sending India into the final. Shafali’s innings earned her the Player of the Match award.
Asia Cup Final (Vs Sri Lanka), Dubai, 13 September
India claimed their fourth ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup title with a 72-run win over Sri Lanka in the final. Shafali Verma’s 68 off 39 and Mandhana’s 59 off 39 lifted India to 183 for 5. Shree Charani’s 4 for 20 and Deepti’s 3 for 19 sealed the trophy, with Shafali named Player of the Match.
Asian Games (Quarter Final: Vs Japan), Nisshin, 18 September
India began their Asian Games defence with an eight-wicket win over Japan in the quarter-final. Shree Charani’s 4 for 10, including two maidens, bowled Japan out for 57. Shafali Verma then smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls to finish the chase in a hurry.
Asian Games Semi-Final (Vs Bangladesh), Nisshin, 20 September
Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 100 off 49 balls powered India to 195 for 4 against Bangladesh in the semi-final. Nandani Sharma, Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani then shared eight wickets as India won by 114 runs to reach the gold-medal match.
Asian Games Final (Vs Sri Lanka), Nisshin, 22 September
India retained their Asian Games title with a 147-run demolition of Sri Lanka in the final. Mandhana’s 79 off 45, Shafali’s 48 and Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 49 off 22 propelled India to 216 for 3. Deepti’s 3 for 6 and Shafali’s 2 for 3 bowled Sri Lanka out for 69, securing a second consecutive gold medal.
1st T20I Vs Zimbabwe, Raipur, 16 October
Under newly appointed captain Smriti Mandhana, India began their historic maiden bilateral white-ball series against Zimbabwe with a four-wicket win in Raipur. Nandani Sharma’s 2 for 11 restricted Zimbabwe to 114 for 5. Deepti Sharma’s 49 off 37 balls and debutant Niki Prasad’s unbeaten 39 sealed the chase with 26 balls to spare.
2nd T20I Vs Zimbabwe, Raipur, 18 October
India’s record-breaking 17th win of the year came via a nine-wicket rout of Zimbabwe. Niki Prasad’s 2 for 7 led a disciplined bowling effort as Zimbabwe managed 102 for 8. Shafali Verma’s 55 off 25 balls and Mandhana’s unbeaten 47 off 25 then finished the chase in just 8.5 overs.
3rd T20I Vs Zimbabwe, Raipur, 20 October
Harmanpreet Kaur, now playing without the captaincy burden, produced a stunning unbeaten 91 off 41 balls as India posted 216 for 7 and beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs. Shafali Verma’s 69 off 37 balls provided explosive support, while Nandani Sharma’s 3 for 18 completed India’s 3-0 series whitewash and their 18th T20I win of 2026.
With the ODI series against Zimbabwe beginning on 23 October, India’s T20I record year already stands as a powerful statement: a new leadership era has begun, but the winning machine built under Harmanpreet Kaur remains firmly intact.
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