By Arjun 
A few days after the ICC announced it will bring forward the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy to 2027, Cricket Australia obliged with some major changes to its women’s international schedule.
It was originally scheduled for June 2027 but will now take place in February, forcing Australia to reassess its home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. A new schedule has been finalised following consultations between the two Boards and it will ensure that all fixtures fit into the calendar without impact to preparations for the major ICC tournament.
Initially, Bangladesh were set to tour Australia for a six-match white-ball rubber of three ODIs and three T20Is between October 9 and 22. Apart from that, they were also set to host New Zealand for six-wite ball matches early February in 2027.
But the revised plan divides up the two series in a different manner. A three-match ODI series in October is now Australia’s only commitment against Bangladesh, with a three-match T20I series against New Zealand scheduled for the same period. The rest of the ODI series against New Zealand has been re-scheduled for March 2027 – after the conclusion of the Women’s Champions Trophy.
The rescheduled deal was then labelled as the best compromise for teams, broadcasters and fans in Cricket Australia’s eyes, with players already spending enough time getting ready for an ICC tournament.
He also mentioned that after the announced dates for revised ones of Champions Trophy, Cricket Australia’s Head of Scheduling and Cricket Operations Peter Roach said governing body collaborated with all stakeholders including Player Associations. He said that the revised schedule was intended to provide the best possible result for players and fans.
Read More : Warwickshire Secure Rising Indian Spinner Manav Suthar fo
A day-night ODI between Australia and New Zealand at Junction Oval, Melbourne on March 8 – making it the first time these two teams will take place in a day-night ODI – is among highlights of the new-look schedule. In a milestone for Australian women’s cricket, it will be the first-ever match in history to played at the iconic venue under floodlights.
The fixture will also act as a curtain-raiser to a historic event in Australian cricket with Australia and England to play off against each other over Men Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 11, which marks exactly 150 years since the first-ever Men’s Test.