Hold onto your seats – cricket fans! The Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 was announced on Tuesday. This contest is going to be massive – the biggest one yet!
12 teams will battle it out from June 12 to July 5 across England. That’s way more teams than we’ve seen before. Every match promises to be a nail-biter.
England gets to play at home, which is pretty exciting for them. Their opening match against Sri Lanka happens on June 12 at Edgbaston. First ball bowls at 18:30 BST under the lights.
High-Profile Matches Announced
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 (Fri) | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 13 (Sat) | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 13 (Sat) | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 13 (Sat) | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 14 (Sun) | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 14 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 16 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 16 (Tue) | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 17 (Wed) | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 17 (Wed) | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 17 (Wed) | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 18 (Thu) | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 19 (Fri) | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 20 (Sat) | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 20 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 20 (Sat) | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 21 (Sun) | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 21 (Sun) | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 23 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 23 (Tue) | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 23 (Tue) | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 24 (Wed) | England vs West Indies | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 25 (Thu) | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 25 (Thu) | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 26 (Fri) | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 27 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 27 (Sat) | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 27 (Sat) | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 28 (Sun) | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 03:00 p.m. |
| June 28 (Sun) | Australia vs India | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
| June 30 (Tue) | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1) | The Oval | 07:00 p.m. |
| July 2 (Thu) | TBC vs TBC (Semifinal 2) | The Oval | 11:00 p.m. |
| July 5 (Sun) | TBC vs TBC (Final) | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 07:00 p.m. |
Now here’s the match everyone wants to see! India takes on Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14. These two teams always create buzz. The match kicks off at 14:30 BST.
July 5 at Lord’s – mark that date right now! The final happens at cricket’s most iconic ground. Can you imagine lifting the trophy at Lord’s? Starting time is 14:30 BST.
Group A looks seriously tough this year. Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh all face each other. The Netherlands joins them as a newcomer.
Group B brings together England, New Zealand, and West Indies. Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland round out this group. Nobody gets an easy ride.
Teams Qualifying for T20 World Cup 2026
Four teams earned their spots through qualifying games in Nepal. Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands fought hard for spaces. They deserve their places at the big stage.
Defending champions New Zealand return to defend their title proudly. Six-time winners Australia want their trophy back desperately. West Indies won the tournament in 2016.
ODI world champions India arrive with strong momentum. Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka complete the lineup. Every team brings quality cricket to England next year.
What ICC Says About the Schedule
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta called this a significant milestone globally. The organization has invested heavily in women’s cricket. Expanded participation and improved pathways show their commitment clearly.
Enhanced production standards will showcase matches beautifully. Increased commercial opportunities help players earn more. Recent global events broke records and inspired communities everywhere.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India elevated the game. Gupta wants to sustain this momentum forward. The goal is to boost popularity globally!
