Six teams. Sixteen matches. One final. And the North Zone is arriving as defending champions, looking to prove their 2022-23 title was no accident. The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2025-26 runs from March 5 to March 15, 2026, at the BCCI COE Ground in Bengaluru.
This is only the second edition of the tournament, organised by the BCCI as a round-robin 50-over competition between India’s six zonal teams. Every match counts, every run matters, and the top two teams after the league stage meet in the final to decide the champion.
Senior Women’s Interzonal One Day Trophy 2026: Full Match Schedule
The tournament runs from March 5 to March 15, 2026, entirely at the BCCI COE Ground in Bengaluru. It includes 15 league stage matches and one final to crown the champion.
Here is the complete match-by-match schedule for the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2025-26, from the opening game all the way to the final.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Match 1 | North Zone vs South Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Match 2 | Central Zone vs East Zone | BCCI COE Ground 2, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Match 3 | North East Zone vs West Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, 6 Mar 2026 | Match 4 | East Zone vs North East Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, 6 Mar 2026 | Match 5 | Central Zone vs South Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, 6 Mar 2026 | Match 6 | North Zone vs West Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | Match 7 | East Zone vs North Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | Match 8 | South Zone vs West Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | Match 9 | Central Zone vs North East Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Mon, 9 Mar 2026 | Match 10 | North East Zone vs South Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Mon, 9 Mar 2026 | Match 11 | East Zone vs West Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Mon, 9 Mar 2026 | Match 12 | Central Zone vs West Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | Match 13 | North East Zone vs North Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | Match 14 | East Zone vs South Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | Match 15 | Central Zone vs North Zone | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | Final | TBD vs TBD | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM |
The league stage wraps up on March 11, and the top two teams from the round-robin stage meet in the final on March 15, 2026, at the BCCI COE Ground in Bengaluru.
Tournament Format
The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy follows a straightforward round-robin format with a single final at the end. Every team plays every other team exactly once, and the top two teams after all league matches are completed advance to the final.
Here is a quick breakdown of how the tournament works:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Round-robin league stage followed by a final |
| Teams | 6 zonal teams |
| Total Matches | 16 (15 league matches and 1 final) |
| Overs per Match | 50 overs per side |
| Match Type | Women’s List-A |
| Dates | March 5 to March 15, 2026 |
| Venue | BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru |
| Administrator | BCCI |
| Defending Champions | North Zone |
If teams finish level on points at the end of the league stage, they are separated first by most wins, then by head-to-head record, and finally by Net Run Rate. This makes every over and every run important throughout the tournament.
Teams in the Senior Women’s Interzonal One Day Trophy 2025-26
Six zonal teams representing different regions of India compete in this tournament. Each team plays every other team once in the round-robin league stage before the top two advance to the final.
Here is the full list of participating teams for the 2025-26 edition.
| Zone | Team Name |
|---|---|
| North Zone | Defending Champions |
| South Zone | Bengaluru-based home support |
| East Zone | Strong batting lineup |
| West Zone | Experienced squad |
| Central Zone | Consistent performers |
| North East Zone | Rising regional talent |
North Zone arrives as defending champions from the 2022-23 edition and will carry that confidence into every match they play.
The other five zones will be looking to dethrone them and claim the title in what promises to be a competitive round-robin stage played entirely on one ground.
Points System
The tournament uses a points-based system to rank teams after each match in the league stage. Every result directly affects a team’s position in the standings and their chances of reaching the final.
A win earns 4 points. A tie gives 2 points to each team. A loss earns 0 points. If a match is abandoned or has no result, both teams receive 2 points each.
If two or more teams finish level on points at the end of the league stage, most wins separates them first, followed by head-to-head record, and then Net Run Rate as the final tiebreaker.
Venue: BCCI COE Ground, Bengaluru
The entire tournament takes place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.
This is a dedicated high-performance training and match facility managed by the BCCI, offering top-quality playing surfaces and excellent infrastructure for domestic women’s cricket.
Bengaluru’s moderate climate in March makes it a good location for back-to-back matches across an 11-day window.
The ground is well-maintained, and the BCCI COE facility has become one of the most important venues for domestic women’s cricket in India over the past few years, hosting several high-profile competitions.
Key Matches to Watch
Three fixtures from the league stage stand above the rest and are worth marking on the calendar before the tournament begins.
North Zone vs South Zone on March 5 is the opening match of the tournament and immediately pits the defending champions against a strong regional opponent on the very first day.
Central Zone vs North Zone on March 11 is the final league stage match involving the defending champions and could decide who finishes top of the table heading into the final.
Any match involving the North East Zone will be closely watched, as the rising regional talent they bring to the tournament has consistently surprised stronger and more experienced zones in recent domestic competitions.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
Fans can follow the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2025-26 live through the BCCI’s official digital platforms.
All matches are streamed live on bcci.tv, the official website of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The BCCI app also carries live scores and match updates throughout the tournament.
Fans can follow ball-by-ball commentary and scorecards on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, which provide complete coverage of all domestic women’s cricket competitions organised by the BCCI across the season.
Match Officials
The tournament is administered by the BCCI and officiated by domestic panel umpires across all 16 matches.
Match 2 on March 5 between Central Zone and East Zone has Ankita S Guha and Krithika V as on-field umpires, with Rajni Basnet Kalita serving as the match referee.
BCCI appoints experienced domestic match officials for this competition to ensure professional standards are maintained across all matches.
The officials rotate across fixtures throughout the tournament to provide fair and consistent officiating for all six competing zones from the opening day through to the final on March 15.
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Conclusion: Bengaluru Sets the Stage for Zonal Supremacy
The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2025-26 brings six zonal teams to Bengaluru from March 5 to March 15, 2026, for 16 matches of 50-over cricket.
North Zone comes in as defending champions, but five hungry zones are ready to challenge.
Follow the action live on bcci.tv and check back regularly for updated results and standings as the tournament moves toward its March 15 final.
