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The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to begin on June 12, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Edgbaston. The final is scheduled for July 5 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
A total of 12 teams will compete across 33 matches, including group stage clashes, two semifinals, and the final. England, India, Australia, and New Zealand headline the teams, alongside several qualifiers, with games scheduled across six major venues in the UK.
🏆 Tournament Format
- Dates: June 12 – July 5, 2026
- Total Matches: 33
- Venues: Edgbaston, Old Trafford, The Oval, Lord’s, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, Bristol County Ground
- Groups: 2 groups of 6 teams
- Semifinals: June 30 & July 2 (The Oval)
- Final: July 5 (Lord’s)
🧾 Group Stage Teams
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Australia | England |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| India | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Qualifier 1 | Qualifier 3 |
| Qualifier 2 | Qualifier 4 |
📅 Full Match Schedule – 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 (Fri) | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 14 (Sun) | Qualifier 3 vs Qualifier 4 | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| June 14 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| June 16 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 16 (Tue) | England vs Qualifier 3 | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | Australia vs Qualifier 1 | Headingley | 10:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | India vs Qualifier 2 | Headingley | 14:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 18 (Thu) | West Indies vs Qualifier 4 | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 19 (Fri) | New Zealand vs Qualifier 3 | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | Australia vs Qualifier 2 | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | England vs Qualifier 4 | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 21 (Sun) | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 21 (Sun) | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Qualifier 4 | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier 3 | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 24 (Wed) | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 |
| June 25 (Thu) | India vs Qualifier 1 | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 25 (Thu) | South Africa vs Qualifier 2 | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| June 26 (Fri) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier 4 | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Qualifier 2 | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | West Indies vs Qualifier 3 | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| June 28 (Sun) | South Africa vs Qualifier 1 | Lord’s | 10:30 |
| June 28 (Sun) | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 14:30 |
| June 30 (Tue) | Semi Final 1 | The Oval | 14:30 |
| July 2 (Thu) | Semi Final 2 | The Oval | 18:30 |
| July 5 (Sun) | Final | Lord’s | 14:30 |
🌟 Quotes from the Stars
🗣️ Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Captain):
“Playing a World Cup on home soil, in front of our fans, is a dream. It’s going to be unforgettable and game-changing for women’s cricket.”
🗣️ Beth Barrett-Wild (Tournament Director):
“This World Cup is a moment to elevate women’s sport, fill iconic stadiums, and inspire millions around the world.”
📢 CricGend Says:
With heavyweight clashes like India vs Pakistan, the return of England to Lord’s, and new talents emerging through qualifiers, the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be one of the biggest cricketing events of the year. Stay tuned to CricGend.com for team previews, live match coverage, player interviews, and more!
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