The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a three-match ODI series against Australia, set to take place in September this year.The series will serve as vital preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, which will be hosted by India later in the year.

The matches are scheduled for September 14, 17 and 20, with all games to be held at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The last time the two teams faced off in an ODI series was in December 2024, when India toured Australia for a three-match series, which the hosts won convincingly with a 3-0 sweep.

Alongside the upcoming tour, the Australia Men's 'A' team will also travel to India for a series featuring two multi-day and three limited-overs matches in September-October to be played in Lucknow and Kanpur, respectively.

In October-November, the South Africa Men's 'A' team is also set to tour India for an extensive series for two multi-day and three limited-overs formats in Bengaluru. (UNI)