The biggest-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to get underway in England from June 12. The tournament has expanded from 10 to 12 teams, with the Netherlands making their debut appearance. It promises to be a thrilling competition, with no team starting as the outright favourite.
Hosts England will back themselves to go all the way in familiar conditions, while defending champions New Zealand will be eager to retain their crown. Australia, the most successful team in the tournament’s history, will be determined to add a record-extending seventh title to their overflowing trophy cabinet.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are also among the leading contenders, having ended their ICC title drought last year by securing their maiden Women’s ODI World
Cup triumph on home soil.
Ahead of the marquee event, here’s everything you need to know.
First Edition: 2009 (Hosts England won the title)
Last Edition: 2024 (New Zealand won their maiden title)
Total Editions: 10
Most Titles: Australia (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023)
How Many Teams Are Taking Part in the 2026 Edition?
Twelve teams will participate in the biennial event: England, India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies, Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands.
What Is the Format of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup?
A total of 33 matches will be played between June 12 and July 5. The 12 teams have been divided into two groups – A and B – with six teams in each group.
Teams will earn two points for a win and one point each for a no-result match. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
The Group A winners will face the second-placed team from Group B, while the Group B winners will take on the runners-up from Group A.
How Have the 12 Teams Been Divided?
The teams have been split into two groups of six each.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| England | Australia |
| Ireland | Bangladesh |
| New Zealand | India |
| Scotland | Netherlands |
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| West Indies | South Africa |
When Does the Tournament Start?
The tournament will begin on June 12, with England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
What Are the Venues?
- Birmingham (Edgbaston)
- Bristol (County Ground)
- London (Lord’s, The Oval)
- Leeds (Headingley)
- Manchester (Old Trafford)
- Southampton (The Rose Bowl)
What Are The Full 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 Niekerk
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: Melie 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, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi.
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
Tell Me The Full Schedule (Timing In IST)
June 12
- England vs Sri Lanka (Edgbaston, Birmingham); 11:00 PM
June 13
- Bangladesh vs Netherlands (Old Trafford, Manchester); 3:00 PM
- Australia vs South Africa (Old Trafford, Manchester); 7:00 PM
- West Indies vs New Zealand (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 11:00 PM
June 14
- Bangladesh vs Netherlands (Edgbaston, Birmingham); 3:00 PM
- India vs Pakistan (Edgbaston, Birmingham); 7:00 PM
June 16
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 7:00 PM
- England vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 11:00 PM
June 17
- Australia vs Bangladesh (Headingley, Leeds); 3:00 PM
- India vs Netherlands (Headingley, Leeds); 7:00 PM
- South Africa vs Pakistan (Edgbaston, Birmingham); 11:00 PM
June 18
- West Indies vs Scotland (Headingley, Leeds); 11:00 PM
June 19
- New Zealand vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 11:00 PM
June 20
- Australia vs Netherlands (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 3:00 PM
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Hampshire Bowl, Southampton); 7:00 PM
- England vs Scotland (Headingley, Leeds); 11:00 PM
June 21
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 3:00 PM
- South Africa vs India (Old Trafford, Manchester); 7:00 PM
June 23
- New Zealand vs Scotland (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 3:00 PM
- Sri Lanka vs Ireland (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 7:00 PM
- Australia vs Pakistan (Headingley, Leeds); 11:00 PM
June 24
- England vs West Indies (Lord’s, London); 11:00 PM
June 25
- India vs Bangladesh (Old Trafford, Manchester); 7:00 PM
- South Africa vs Netherlands (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 11:00 PM
June 26
- Sri Lanka vs Scotland (Old Trafford, Manchester); 11:00 PM
June 27
- Pakistan vs Netherlands (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 3:00 PM
- West Indies vs Ireland (Bristol County Ground, Bristol); 7:00 PM
- England vs New Zealand (The Oval, London); 11:00 PM
June 28
- South Africa vs Bangladesh (Lord’s, London); 3:00 PM
- Australia vs India (Lord’s, London); 7:00 PM
Semi-Finals
June 30
- Semi-final 1 at The Oval, London; 7:00 PM
July 2
- Semi-final 2 at The Oval, London; 11:00 PM
Final
- July 5 at Lord’s, London; 7:00 PM
What Is The Prize Money For The Tournament?
| Total prize pool (USD) | 8.76M |
|---|---|
| Minimum prize | 247,500 |
| Group-stage win | 31,154 |
| 9th-10th place | NA |
| 5th-8th place | NA |
| Losing semi-finalists | 6,75,000 |
| Runners-up | 1.17M |
| Champions | 2.34M |
The overall prize pool for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 was increased to USD 8,764,615, marking a 10% rise from the 2024 edition.
How To Watch And Live Stream The World Cup In India?
The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and can be live streamed on JioHotstar.
