India Women’s Squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup
Introduction:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the 15-member squad that will carry the hopes of a billion fans into the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Scheduled to take place across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, this year’s expanded 12-team tournament promises to be the most fiercely competitive edition yet. With India looking to capture their maiden T20 World Cup title after claiming the ODI World Cup crown last year, the selectors have opted for a balanced squad blending seasoned match-winners with exciting new talent
🏏 The 15-Member Squad
Veteran powerhouse Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to helm the side as Captain, with star opener Smriti Mandhana serving as her trusted Vice-Captain.
Here is the complete squad traveling to England:
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Batters: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shree Charani
Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud
Spinners: Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Nandini Sharma
Pacers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
🔍 Key Takeaways and Talking Points
1. A Maiden Call-Up for Nandini Sharma: The standout addition to the squad is young spinner Nandini Sharma. She earned her maiden World Cup call-up on the back of a spectacular Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign for the Delhi Capitals, where she snared 17 wickets in just 10 matches.
2. The Return of Yastika Bhatia: India receives a massive boost in the top and middle order with the return of wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia, who successfully completed her rehabilitation following an ACL surgery.
3. Notable Omissions and Injuries: The squad announcement wasn’t without heartbreak. Promising all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam were ruled out of contention due to injuries. Meanwhile, batters Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal missed out on the T20 setup, though Rawal has been named in the squad for the preceding one-off Test match against England at Lord’s.
⚔️ Navigating the “Group of Death”
India has been drawn into Group A, a bracket heavily touted by pundits as the “Group of Death.” To secure a spot in the semi-finals, the Women in Blue will have to battle their way past some of the best teams in the world, including defending champions Australia, a formidable South African unit, and their arch-rivals Pakistan.
Group A: India, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands. Group B: England (Hosts), New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland.
🗓️ India’s Group Stage Schedule
India’s campaign kicks off with a massive, high-voltage clash against Pakistan, setting the tone for the rest of the group stages.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| June 14, 2026 | Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:00 PM |
| June 17, 2026 | Netherlands | Headingley, Leeds | 7:00 PM |
| June 21, 2026 | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM |
| June 25, 2026 | Bangladesh | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM |
| June 28, 2026 | Australia | Lord’s, London | 7:00 PM |
Before the World Cup officially begins, the Indian squad will acclimate to the English conditions by playing a three-match T20I series against the hosts, England, starting late May.
With a deep batting lineup, a spin-heavy bowling attack perfectly suited to outfox opponents, and the fiery leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Women in Blue are well-equipped to mount a serious challenge for the 2026 T20 World Cup trophy.
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