NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : The ICC has rolled out the full timetable for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, packed with 12 teams battling it out in England from June 12 to July 5—the biggest field yet in the tournament’s history. Hosts England open against Sri Lanka, setting the stage for fireworks at iconic venues like Old Trafford and Lord’s, where the final crowns the queens on July 5.
Fresh qualifiers Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands join heavyweights: defending champs New Zealand, six-time winners Australia, 2016 victors West Indies, ODI WC holders India, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England (2009 pioneers). Group A pits Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and debutants Netherlands; Group B features West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.
Highlights? Ireland vs Scotland European derby on June 13 at Old Trafford; England-Scotland first ICC meet on home soil at Headingley June 20; Netherlands kick off vs Bangladesh. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta hailed it as a milestone, fueling women’s cricket growth post-India’s record-smashing WC—aiming global fan frenzy with top prize money and production.
Cricket fever builds: Can India conquer? Will Australia dominate? Mark calendars—women’s game hits new heights!
