Women’s T20 World Cup (Pic Credit – X)
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, paving the way for the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 12 teams vying for the prestigious title from June 12 to July 5 in England.Go beyond boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Hosts England will begin the tournament against Sri Lanka on June 12, marking the start of a nearly month-long spectacle that will culminate in the final at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5. India will open its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14.
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This edition will feature the largest field ever assembled in the competition. Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands secured the last four places through the qualifying tournament in Nepal, joining defending champions New Zealand, six-time winners Australia, 2016 West Indies champions, hosts England, ODI world champions India, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.The group stage promises several high-profile clashes.
- Group A includes Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands, which is participating for the first time in the tournament.
- The second group includes England, New Zealand, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta described the release of the schedule as an important moment for the global game.“The release of the schedule is an important milestone in the lead-up to the world’s leading sporting event,” Gupta said, underscoring the governing body’s continued investment in women’s cricket by expanding participation, improving routes, enhancing production standards and increasing commercial opportunities.
He added that recent global events have helped advance the women’s game, and expressed his confidence that the upcoming tournament will enhance its popularity and global reach.“The Women’s Cricket World Cup in India has been a force multiplier for the sport – breaking records, capturing imaginations and inspiring communities – and our ambition is to carry the momentum into the event in June and July,” he added.
Complete schedule for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Friday 12 June: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston at 18:30 GMT
- Saturday 13 June: Scotland v Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 10:30 GMT
- Saturday 13 June: Australia vs South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 GMT
- Saturday 13 June: West Indies vs New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl at 18:30 GMT
- Sunday 14 June: Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Edgbaston at 10:30 GMT
- Sunday 14 June: India vs Pakistan, Edgbaston at 14:30 GMT
- Tuesday 16 June: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 GMT
- Tuesday 16 June: England v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 GMT
- Wednesday 17 June: Australia vs Bangladesh, Headingley at 10:30 GMT
- Wednesday 17 June: India v Netherlands, Headingley at 14:30 GMT
- Wednesday 17 June: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston, 18:30 GMT
- Thursday 18 June: West Indies v Scotland, Headingley, 18:30 GMT
- Friday 19 June: New Zealand v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 GMT
- Saturday 20 June: Australia v Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 GMT
- Saturday, June 20: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 GMT
- Saturday 20 June: England v Scotland, Headingley at 18:30 GMT
- Sunday 21 June: West Indies vs Sri Lanka, Bristol County Stadium, 10:30 GMT
- Sunday 21 June: South Africa vs India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 GMT
- Tuesday 23 June: New Zealand v Scotland, Bristol County Stadium, 10:30 GMT
- Tuesday 23 June: Sri Lanka v Ireland, Bristol County Stadium, 14:30 GMT
- Tuesday 23 June: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley, 18:30 GMT
- Wednesday 24 June: England v West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground, 18:30 GMT
- Thursday 25 June: India vs Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 GMT
- Thursday 25 June: South Africa vs Netherlands, Bristol County Stadium, 18:30 GMT
- Friday 26 June: Sri Lanka vs Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 18:30 GMT
- Saturday, June 27: Pakistan vs Netherlands, Bristol County Stadium, 10:30 GMT
- Saturday 27 June: West Indies v Ireland, Bristol County Stadium, 14:30 GMT
- Saturday 27 June: England vs New Zealand, 18:30 GMT
- Sunday 28 June: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground, 10:30 GMT
- Sunday 28 June: Australia vs India, Lord’s Cricket Ground, 14:30 GMT
- Tuesday 30 June: TBC vs TBC (Semi-final 1), The Oval at 14:30 GMT
- Thursday 2 July: TBC vs TBC (Semi-final 2), The Oval at 18:30 GMT
- Sunday 5 July: TBC v TBC (final), Lord’s Cricket Ground at 14:30 GMT