The global cricket spotlight returns to the cradle of the game as the highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 officially kicks off in England on Friday, June 12, 2026. This landmark 11th edition shifts into history as the largest version of the tournament ever organized. Expanding from its traditional ten-team layout, the premium biennial competition now welcomes twelve elite global units, including an exciting major tournament debut for the Netherlands. With no single roster designated as an absolute frontrunner, the month-long cricket carnival promises unparalleled parity across the board.
