Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Full Details
INTRODUCTION:
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be a landmark event for women’s cricket. Hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the 2026 edition brings a major format expansion and will see the best cricketing nations battle it out for the ultimate prize in the shortest format of the game.
Here is a comprehensive overview of the expected schedule, venues, team qualifications, and broadcast details for the upcoming tournament.
Tournament Overview
The 2026 edition marks the tenth iteration of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Crucially, this tournament will see the competition expand from 10 to 12 teams, reflecting the global growth and increasing depth of women’s franchise and international cricket.
| Feature | Details |
| Host Nation | England |
| Dates | June – July 2026 (Official dates TBA) |
| Format | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
| Teams | 12 (Expanded from 10) |
Full Schedule and Time
While the ICC will release the exact day-by-day fixtures closer to the tournament, the event is scheduled to take place during the English summer, likely spanning June and July 2026.
June 12, Friday: England vs Sri Lanka (Edgbaston) – 11:00 PM
June 13, Saturday: Scotland vs Ireland (Old Trafford) – 3:00 PM
June 13, Saturday: Australia vs South Africa (Old Trafford) – 7:00 PM
June 13, Saturday: West Indies vs New Zealand (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PM
June 14, Sunday: Bangladesh vs Netherlands (Edgbaston) – 3:00 PM
June 14, Sunday: India vs Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 7:00 PM
June 16, Tuesday: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Hampshire Bowl) – 7:00 PM
June 16, Tuesday: England vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PM
June 17, Wednesday: Australia vs Bangladesh (Headingley) – 3:00 PM
June 17, Wednesday: India vs Netherlands (Headingley) – 7:00 PM
June 17, Wednesday: South Africa vs Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 11:00 PM
June 18, Thursday: West Indies vs Scotland (Headingley) – 11:00 PM
June 19, Friday: New Zealand vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PM
June 20, Saturday: Australia vs Netherlands (Hampshire Bowl) – 3:00 PM
June 20, Saturday: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Hampshire Bowl) – 7:00 PM
June 20, Saturday: England vs Scotland (Headingley) – 11:00 PM
June 21, Sunday: West Indies vs Sri Lanka (Bristol County Ground) – 3:00 PM
June 21, Sunday: South Africa vs India (Old Trafford) – 7:00 PM
June 23, Tuesday: New Zealand vs Scotland (Bristol County Ground) – 3:00 PM
June 23, Tuesday: Sri Lanka vs Ireland (Bristol County Ground) – 7:00 PM
June 23, Tuesday: Australia vs Pakistan (Headingley) – 11:00 PM
June 24, Wednesday: England vs West Indies (Lord’s) – 11:00 PM
June 25, Thursday: India vs Bangladesh (Old Trafford) – 7:00 PM
June 25, Thursday: South Africa vs Netherlands (Bristol County Ground) – 11:00 PM
June 26, Friday: Sri Lanka vs Scotland (Old Trafford) – 11:00 PM
June 27, Saturday: Pakistan vs Netherlands (Bristol County Ground) – 3:00 PM
June 27, Saturday: West Indies vs Ireland (Bristol County Ground) – 7:00 PM
June 27, Saturday: England vs New Zealand (The Oval) – 11:00 PM
June 28, Sunday: South Africa vs Bangladesh (Lord’s) – 3:00 PM
June 28, Sunday: Australia vs India (Lord’s) – 7:00 PM
June 30, Tuesday: Semi Final 1 (The Oval) – 7:00 PM
July 2, Thursday: Semi Final 2 (The Oval) – 11:00 PM
July 5, Sunday: Final (Lord’s) – 7:00 PM
Full Squads
Group A
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
Group B
- England
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
Australia women’s cricket team: Sophie Molineux (captain), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson
Bangladesh women’s cricket team: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
England women’s cricket team: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
India women’s cricket team: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
Ireland women’s cricket team: Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Alice Tector, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride
Netherlands women’s cricket team: Babette de Leede (captain), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
New Zealand women’s cricket team: Melie Kerr (captain), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan women’s cricket team: Fatima Sana (captain), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab.
Scotland women’s cricket team: Kathryn Bryce (captain), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
South Africa women’s cricket team: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Nierkerk
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
West Indies women’s cricket team: Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.
Venues
- Lord’s, London (Final)
- The Oval, London
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Headingley, Leeds
- Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
- County Ground, Bristol
Live Telecast & Streaming
India
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
United Kingdom
- Sky Sports
Australia
- Fox Cricket / Kayo Sports
Worldwide
- ICC.tv in selected territories through the ICC digital platform.
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