The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is nearing its start very fast, with England set to host the prestigious tournament from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will begin at Edgbaston on June 12, where hosts England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match. It will be a big moment for England cricket, as the country hosts the Women's T20 World Cup for only the second time, having staged the inaugural edition back in 2009.

It is also the first women's ICC tournament to be held in the United Kingdom since the memorable 2017 Women's ODI World Cup. Notably, for the first time, 12 nations will compete for the trophy. The expansion from 10 teams provides greater opportunities for emerging nations to demonstrate their talent. Among the major notable points is the historic qualification of the Netherlands, who will make their Women's T20 World Cup debut. Ireland also return to the tournament after missing out on the 2024 edition held in the United Arab Emirates.

The participating teams have been divided into two groups of six. India have been placed in a challenging Group A that also includes defending champions Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. In Group B, hosts England have been placed alongside Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. India will begin their campaign on June 14 (Sunday) by taking on Pakistan women in a blockbuster clash. And defending champions Australia's campaign begins on June 13 in Manchester against South Africa.

The group stage will run until June 28, with teams earning two points for a victory and one point for a no-result. In case of a tied match, a Super Over will be held to determine the winner. The tournament format remains unchanged from the previous edition, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The first semi-final match will be played on June 30 and the second semi-final on July 2. Both semi-finals will be played at The Oval in London.

Venues:

Group-stage fixtures will be played at Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Headingley, the Rose Bowl, Bristol County Ground, and Lord's. The tournament's grand finale will take place at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squads

Australia Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ash 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 Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson

Bangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, 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

England Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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

Ireland Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Alice Tector, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride

Netherlands Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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 

New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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

Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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.

Scotland Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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

South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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 Nierkerk

Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya

West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 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.