India’s women’s cricket team is gearing up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to capitalize on their recent success in the ODI World Cup. The tournament is set to take place in England from June 12, with India kicking off their campaign against Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston.
India vs West Indies: Warm-Up Match Details
Before the tournament officially begins, India will face West Indies in a warm-up match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on June 8. This encounter is crucial for the team as it prepares for the competitive landscape of the T20 format. India has a favorable history against the West Indies, boasting 15 victories in 24 T20 encounters, including two wins out of three meetings in previous World Cups.
Match Timing
The warm-up match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 2:30 p.m. IST. This timing allows fans in India to watch the match live.
How to Watch
- The match can be streamed live on ICC.tv.
- It will also be available on the ICC’s official YouTube channel, accessible globally and for free.
Updated Squads
The following players have been selected for their respective teams:
India
- Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
- 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
West Indies
- Hayley Matthews (captain)
- 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
Upcoming Warm-Up Matches
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Netherlands vs Scotland | County Cricket Ground, Derby | 2:30 p.m. |
| June 6 | South Africa vs Ireland | Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough | 2:30 p.m. |
| June 6 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | County Cricket Ground, Derby | 7:30 p.m. |
| June 6 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough | 7:30 p.m. |
| June 8 | West Indies vs India | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 2:30 p.m. |
As India prepares for this warm-up match, fans are eager to see how the team performs ahead of the highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup.
