The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule has been officially released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), confirming that the tournament will be held from June 12 to July 5, 2026, in England and Wales.
The fact that 12 teams will be competing in the tournament, with some high-intensity matches scheduled, including the much-awaited India vs Pakistan match, makes this tournament one of the largest in the history of women’s cricket.
Tournament Overview
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Host Countries: England & Wales
Start Date: June 12, 2026
Final Date: July 5, 2026
Total Teams: 12
Final Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground
This expanded edition features two groups of six teams each, followed by semi-finals and the grand final.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
Group 1
Australia
South Africa
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Netherlands
Group 2
West Indies
England
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Ireland
Scotland
Group 1 is already being labeled as the “Group of Death” due to the presence of multiple former champions and strong contenders.
India vs Pakistan Match Date & Venue
One of the biggest highlights of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule is the blockbuster clash between:
India vs Pakistan
Date: June 14, 2026
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Time: 7:00 PM
Despite political tensions, both teams have been placed in the same group, ensuring massive global viewership. The stadium is expected to witness a packed crowd for this high-profile encounter.
Full Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
June 13, 2026: England vs. Sri Lanka, Edgbaston (11:00 PM)
June 13, 2026: Scotland vs. Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (3:00 PM)
June 13, 2026: Australia vs. South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (7:00 PM)
June 13, 2026: West Indies vs. New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl (11:00 PM)
June 14, 2026: Bangladesh vs. Netherlands, Edgbaston (3:00 PM)
June 14, 2026: India vs. Pakistan, Edgbaston (7:00 PM)
June 16, 2026: New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl (7:00 PM)
June 16, 2026: England vs. Ireland, Hampshire Bowl (11:00 PM)
June 17, 2026: Australia vs. Bangladesh, Headingley (3:00 PM)
June 17, 2026: India vs. Netherlands, Headingley (7:00 PM)
June 17, 2026: South Africa vs. Pakistan, Edgbaston (11:00 PM)
June 18, 2026: West Indies vs. Scotland, Headingley (11:00 PM)
June 19, 2026: New Zealand vs. Ireland, Hampshire Bowl (11:00 PM)
June 20, 2026: Australia vs. Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl (3:00 PM)
June 20, 2026: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl (7:00 PM)
June 20, 2026: England vs. Scotland, Headingley (11:00 PM)
June 21, 2026: West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground (3:00 PM)
June 21, 2026: South Africa vs. India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (7:00 PM)
June 23 2026: New Zealand vs. Scotland, Bristol County Ground (3:00 PM)
June 23, 2026: Sri Lanka vs. Ireland, Bristol County Ground (7:00 PM)
June 23, 2026: Australia vs. Pakistan, Headingley (11:00 PM)
June 24, 2026: England vs. West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground (11:00 PM)
June 25, 2026: India vs. Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (7:00 PM)
June 25, 2026: South Africa vs. Netherlands, Bristol County Ground (11:00 PM)
June 26, 2026: Sri Lanka vs. Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (11:00 PM)
June 27, 2026: Pakistan vs. Netherlands, Bristol County Ground (3:00 PM)
June 27, 2026: West Indies vs. Ireland, Bristol County Ground (7:00 PM)
June 27, 2026: India vs. New Zealand, The Oval (11:00 PM)
June 28, 2026: South Africa vs. Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground (3:00 PM)
June 28, 2026: Australia vs. India, Lord’s Cricket Ground (7:00 PM)
Knockout Matches
June 30, 2026: Semi-final 1, The Oval (7:00 PM)
July 2, 2026: Semi-final 2, The Oval (11:00 PM)
July 5, 2026: Final, Lord’s Cricket Ground (7:00 PM)
Bangladesh Confirmed for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
After some setbacks in previous qualification attempts, Bangladesh has finally qualified for the tournament.
After the qualifiers that took place in Nepal, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, and Scotland have confirmed their places in the tournament. Bangladesh will start their campaign against Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston.
Key Group Stage Matches to Watch
England vs Scotland
Date: June 20, 2026
Venue: Headingley Stadium
This will mark the first Women’s World Cup meeting between England and Scotland on English soil.
Australia vs India
Date: June 28, 2026
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground
A potential decider for Group 1 standings.
England vs West Indies
Date: June 24, 2026
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground
Major Venues for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Matches will be played across iconic cricket stadiums, including:
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
The Oval
Hampshire Bowl
Bristol County Ground
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Headingley Stadium
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Knockout Stage Details
Semi-Final 1: June 30, 2026 – The Oval
Semi-Final 2: July 2, 2026 – The Oval
Final: July 5, 2026 – Lord’s Cricket Ground
The top teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, leading to the grand finale at the iconic Lord’s.
Why Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Will Be Historic
First expanded 12-team Women’s T20 World Cup in England
India vs Pakistan confirmed in the same group
Multiple former champions in one group
Final at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule is all set to create a thrilling atmosphere for a cricket-filled summer, with the presence of world-class teams and legendary stadiums.
Some of the strongest teams in the world, including Australia, England, India, and South Africa, will be competing in the tournament, along with some new teams like Bangladesh and Scotland.
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