ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Venue, Squads, Live Streaming, Telecast Details and All You Need to Know

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place in England, marking a significant milestone for the sport as the tournament expands to include 12 competing nations. With the global event approaching, preparations are in full swing across the host cities to accommodate the largest iteration of the competition to date. New Zealand Women are the defending champions, having won the last edition in 2024 in UAE. Fans Cheer As India Women National Cricket Team Players Leave for ICC WT20 World Cup 2026 (Watch Video).

Tournament Format and Expansion

For the first time in the tournament's history, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expanded the field from 10 to 12 teams. The participating nations will be divided into two groups of six, engaging in a single round-robin format during the initial group stage.

Following the group stage fixtures, the top two teams from each group will advance directly to the knockout stage, featuring two semi-finals. The winners will then meet in the grand final to compete for the championship trophy.

Key Venues Across England

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has allocated matches across several of the country’s premier cricketing venues. The tournament will utilise grounds that have recently accommodated record-breaking crowds for women's international fixtures.

Primary host venues include Lord’s and The Oval in London, Edgbaston in Birmingham, The Rose Bowl in Southampton, and Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The tournament will culminate with the final being held at Lord's, a historic first for a Women's T20 World Cup final. Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead India at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; 15-Member Squad Announced.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Schedule

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Telecast and Live Streaming Details

Comprehensive media rights agreements ensure that the tournament will be broadcast across all major cricketing territories.

• United Kingdom: Sky Sports holds the exclusive broadcast rights. Linear TV coverage will be available on Sky Sports Cricket, while digital streaming will be accessible via the Sky Go app.

• India: Star Sports Network will provide television coverage in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Digital viewers can stream every match live on Disney+ Hotstar.

• Australia: Fox Cricket will telecast the matches on subscription television, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

• Rest of the World: In regions without a dedicated television partner, the ICC will provide free live streaming via its official digital platform, ICC.tv. Lord's Cricket Ground to Host ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads

Group 1

Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 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

Netherlands: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Nierkerk

GROUP 2:

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector

New Zealand: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, and Mithali Ayodhya

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), 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

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