The countdown is over as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway in England and Wales from June 12. The tenth edition of the tournament will feature 12 teams competing across 33 matches over 24 days, making it the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup ever. Defending champions New Zealand will look to retain their crown, while hosts England, India, Australia, South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan will all aim to make a deep run in the competition.
With an expanded format, a record prize pool and matches scheduled at some of England’s most iconic venues, the tournament promises to be a landmark event for women’s cricket.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Full Schedule
The tournament begins with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 and concludes with the final at Lord’s on July 5. A total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues in England and Wales.
Key India Fixtures
- June 14: India vs Pakistan – Edgbaston, Birmingham (7:00 PM IST)
- June 17: India vs Netherlands – Headingley, Leeds (7:00 PM IST)
- June 21: India vs South Africa – Old Trafford, Manchester (7:00 PM IST)
- June 25: India vs Bangladesh – Old Trafford, Manchester (7:00 PM IST)
- June 28: India vs Australia – Lord’s, London (7:00 PM IST)
Knockout Matches
- Semi-final 1: June 30 – The Oval, London
- Semi-final 2: July 2 – The Oval, London
- Final: July 5 – Lord’s, London
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
Group B
- England
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
Tournament Format
The Women’s T20 World Cup has expanded from 10 teams to 12 teams. The participating nations have been divided into two groups of six teams each. Every team will play the other five teams in its group once during the league stage.
The top two teams from each group will qualify directly for the semi-finals.
Where To Watch Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 In India
Live Telecast
Fans can watch all matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 live on the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming
Live streaming of every match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The tournament will be played across seven venues:
- Lord’s, London
- The Oval, London
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Headingley, Leeds
- Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
- Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Team India Squad
India will be led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and features a strong mix of experienced stars and young talent.
India Squad: 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 and Radha Yadav.
Prize Money
The ICC has announced a total prize pool of USD 8.76 million, representing a 10% increase from the previous edition.
- Champions: USD 2.34 million
- Runners-up: USD 1.17 million
- Losing Semi-finalists: USD 675,000 each
- Group Stage Match Win: USD 31,154
- Participation Guarantee: USD 247,500 per team
Defending Champions And Title Contenders
New Zealand enter the tournament as defending champions after lifting the trophy in 2024. Australia remain one of the favourites despite beginning a new era under new leadership, while India will be aiming to secure their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title after recent success in global tournaments. England, South Africa and West Indies are also expected to be among the strongest contenders.
The 2026 edition is set to be the largest Women’s T20 World Cup in history, with 12 teams, 33 matches and a record prize pool highlighting the continued rise of women’s cricket on the global stage.