Excitement is building rapidly following the ICC’s announcement of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 timetable, with England hosting from June 12 through to the grand finale at Lord’s on July 5. This schedule sets up a riveting path to crowning the next champions.
Featuring 12 teams in two competitive groups, the top performers advance to semi-finals. Group 1 is a gauntlet for India: facing Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Netherlands. Group 2 counters with West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland, guaranteeing blockbuster contests.
Team India’s opener is a blockbuster—a high-voltage India vs Pakistan tie at Edgbaston on June 14. The momentum builds with games against Netherlands (June 17), South Africa (June 21), Bangladesh (June 25), and Australia (June 28), testing their mettle every step.
Commenting on the launch, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta termed it ‘a landmark in preparations for this world-class event.’ He detailed the ICC’s comprehensive strategy for women’s cricket growth: inclusive participation avenues, performance enhancement programs, premium event and broadcast standards, enhanced rewards, wide media dissemination, and strategic partnerships to elevate global appeal and involvement.
Gupta invoked the legacy of India’s Women’s World Cup, stating, ‘It propelled the game forward dramatically. We aim to harness that same fervor for this upcoming tournament.’
With no T20 World Cup titles in nine editions—despite one final appearance and four semis—India enters 2026 with renewed resolve. Can they finally seize the moment and triumph?