ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 : All teams, squads, groups, complete schedule, and broadcasting details

England will host the tenth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 5, 2026, featuring 12 teams—the largest field in tournament history. The event expands from previous editions, which had eight or ten teams, and will include Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, and the West Indies. New Zealand, the defending champions after defeating South Africa in 2024, will aim to retain their title, while India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, seeks its first win after finishing as runners-up in 2020, losing to Australia by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The tournament will follow a group-stage format with two groups of six teams each. Group A includes India, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands, while Group B features England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winners progressing to the final at Lord’s in London. The semi-finals will be held at Kennington Oval and Lord’s, with the tournament concluding on July 5. A total of 33 matches will be played, the most in the tournament’s history, including 30 group-stage games and three knockout matches. Venues across England, such as Edgbaston in Birmingham, Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, and The Rose Bowl in Southampton, will host the matches. The schedule begins on June 12 with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, followed by Scotland vs. Ireland and Australia vs. South Africa on June 13. Australia holds the record for most Women’s T20 World Cup titles, having won six editions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023). India has yet to win the tournament, with their best finish being the 2020 runners-up spot. The expanded format and increased participation aim to elevate the profile of women’s cricket globally.