The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to take place in England, highlighting the growing popularity of women’s cricket. This year marks the 10th edition of the tournament, coinciding with the men’s T20 World Cup. A total of 12 national teams will compete, starting with group matches in June 2026.
2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule
The tournament will run from June 12 to July 5, 2026. During this month-long event, teams from around the world will battle for the title.
Group Stage Teams
The teams are divided into two groups as follows:
- Group 1:
- Australia
- South Africa
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
- Group 2:
- West Indies
- England
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
Match Schedule
Here’s the complete schedule of matches:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 16 | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 |
| June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 20 | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s | 10:30 |
| June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 14:30 |
| June 30 | Semi-Final 1 | The Oval | 14:30 |
| July 2 | Semi-Final 2 | The Oval | 18:30 |
| July 5 | Final | Lord’s | 14:30 |
This year’s tournament promises thrilling matches and competitive spirit among the best women’s teams globally. Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates on the standings and results as the tournament progresses.
