The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring a month of exciting cricket across England and Wales. The tournament will feature a record 12 teams for the first time, making it the biggest edition in the competition's history. The event will begin with a match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12.
New Zealand enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the 2024 edition in the United Arab Emirates. Australia will be aiming to secure their seventh T20 World Cup title, while England will look to make the most of home conditions and repeat their success from the inaugural tournament in 2009.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition of the tournament so far, featuring 12 teams and 33 matches. The competition will run from June 12 to July 5, 2026, and will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The inclusion of the Netherlands and several emerging teams shows the continued growth of women's cricket around the world. With more teams and greater competition, the 2026 edition is expected to be one of the most competitive Women's T20 World Cups yet.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The tournament will be played at seven venues: Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Headingley, Bristol County Ground, Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and Lord's Cricket Ground.
Edgbaston will host the opening match between England Women and Sri Lanka Women on June 12. The Oval will host both semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, while Lord's Cricket Ground will stage the final on July 5.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Dates and Schedule
Before the main tournament begins, teams will play 12 warm-up matches from June 6 to June 10. The matches will help players prepare for conditions in England ahead of the World Cup.
Some of the key warm-up fixtures include India Women vs West Indies Women, England Women vs Australia Women, and India Women vs England Women in Cardiff.
Warm-Up Matches Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Netherlands vs Scotland | Derby | 10:00 AM |
| June 6 | South Africa vs Ireland | Loughborough | 10:00 AM |
| June 6 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Derby | 3:00 PM |
| June 6 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Loughborough | 3:00 PM |
| June 8 | West Indies vs India | Cardiff | 10:00 AM |
| June 8 | England vs Australia | Cardiff | 3:00 PM |
| June 9 | Scotland vs Pakistan | Derby | 10:00 AM |
| June 9 | Ireland vs Bangladesh | Loughborough | 10:00 AM |
| June 9 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Derby | 3:00 PM |
| June 9 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Loughborough | 3:00 PM |
| June 10 | India vs England | Cardiff | 10:00 AM |
| June 10 | West Indies vs Australia | Cardiff | 3:00 PM |
Main Tournament Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 6:30 PM |
| June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 AM |
| June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 2:30 PM |
| June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM |
| June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston | 10:30 AM |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 2:30 PM |
| June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 2:30 PM |
| June 16 | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM |
| June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 AM |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 2:30 PM |
| June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 6:30 PM |
| June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 6:30 PM |
| June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM |
| June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 AM |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 2:30 PM |
| June 20 | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 6:30 PM |
| June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM |
| June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 2:30 PM |
| June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 6:30 PM |
| June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord's Cricket Ground | 6:30 PM |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 2:30 PM |
| June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 6:30 PM |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford | 6:30 PM |
| June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM |
| June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM |
| June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 6:30 PM |
| June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord's Cricket Ground | 10:30 AM |
| June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord's Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM |
| June 30 | Semi-final 1 | The Oval | 2:30 PM |
| July 2 | Semi-final 2 | The Oval | 6:30 PM |
| July 5 | Final | Lord's Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM |
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
The 12 teams in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 have been divided into two groups of six teams each. Group 1 includes Australia Women, India Women, Pakistan Women, South Africa Women, Bangladesh Women, and the Netherlands Women.
Group 2 features defending champions New Zealand Women, hosts England Women, West Indies Women, Sri Lanka Women, Scotland Women, and Ireland Women. The top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, making every group-stage match important.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
Australia
Sophie Molineux (C), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh 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
Bangladesh
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), 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
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), 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
Netherlands
Babette de Leede (C), 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
Pakistan
Fatima Sana (C), 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
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (C), 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
England
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), 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
Ireland
Gaby Lewis (C), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
New Zealand
Amelia Kerr (C), 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
Scotland
Kathryn Bryce (C), 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
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (C), 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
Hayley Matthews (C), 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
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Format Explained
During the group stage, each team will play one match against every other team in its group. This means every side will play five group-stage matches. A total of 30 matches will be played in the league stage.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, which will be held at The Oval on June 30 and July 2. The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the final at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Broadcast Details
Fans around the world will be able to watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 through various television and streaming platforms.
In India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed live on JioHotstar. Fans in England can watch the tournament on Sky Sports, while viewers in Australia can follow the action on Prime Video.
In New Zealand, matches will be available on Sky Sport. Pakistan viewers can watch on PTV Sports, Geo Super, and Myco. SuperSport will provide coverage across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, while Willow TV will broadcast matches in the United States and Canada.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Prediction
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams capable of winning the title. Strong contenders such as Australia Women, England Women, New Zealand Women, and India Women will enter the tournament with high expectations.
Australia Women will start as the favourites due to their record of six Women's T20 World Cup titles and strong squad depth. England Women will also be confident of winning the title, with the advantage of playing at home.
Defending champions New Zealand Women will look to build on their success from 2024, while India Women will be aiming to win their first Women's T20 World Cup title. Any of these teams could lift the trophy if they perform well in the knockout stages.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money
The ICC has announced a record prize pool of US$8.76 million for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, a 10 percent increase from the previous edition. The champions will receive US$2.34 million, while the runners-up will earn US$1.17 million.
The two losing semi-finalists will receive US$675,000 each. Teams will also earn US$31,154 for every group-stage win during the tournament. All 12 participating teams are guaranteed a minimum payout of US$247,500, regardless of where they finish.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Winners List
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England Women | New Zealand Women | England |
| 2010 | Australia Women | New Zealand Women | West Indies |
| 2012 | Australia Women | England Women | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Australia Women | England Women | Bangladesh |
| 2016 | West Indies Women | Australia Women | India |
| 2018 | Australia Women | England Women | West Indies |
| 2020 | Australia Women | India Women | Australia |
| 2023 | Australia Women | South Africa Women | South Africa |
| 2024 | New Zealand Women | South Africa Women | United Arab Emirates |
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 begin?
The tournament begins on June 12, 2026. The opening match will feature England Women and Sri Lanka Women at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
How many teams are participating in the 2026 tournament?
A record 12 teams will compete in the tournament. They have been divided into two groups of six teams each.
Where will the final be played?
The final will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 5, 2026.
Who won the previous edition of the tournament?
New Zealand Women won the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. They defeated South Africa Women by 32 runs in the final in the United Arab Emirates.
How can fans watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Fans can watch the tournament through official broadcasters in their region. In India, matches will be available on Star Sports and JioHotstar. Fans in regions without an official broadcast partner can watch the matches live on ICC.tv.
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