The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with England and Wales ready to host the biggest edition of the tournament yet from June 12 to July 5. A record 12 teams will battle across seven venues and 33 matches for the ultimate prize in the shortest format, with defending champions New Zealand aiming to retain the crown and six-time winners Australia once again starting as one of the favourites.England, West Indies and New Zealand have lifted the trophy once each, while Australia have enjoyed unprecedented dominance with six titles. With an expanded field, a record prize pool and several heavyweight clashes, the 2026 edition promises to be one of the most competitive in the tournament’s history. From tournament history and format to teams, venues, full fixtures, prize money, squads and broadcast details, here is the complete ready reckoner for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.ICC Women’s T20 World Cup historyThe Women’s T20 World Cup began in 2009 and has grown into one of cricket’s marquee global events. England won the inaugural edition in 2009, while West Indies lifted the trophy in 2016. Australia have dominated the competition with six titles (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023), while New Zealand joined the winners’ club after clinching their maiden crown in the UAE in 2024.Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Teams and qualificationFor the first time, 12 teams will compete in a Women’s T20 World Cup, up from 10 in previous editions. The number is set to increase further to 16 teams from 2030.Hosts England qualified automatically, while New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, India and West Indies sealed places through their performances at the 2024 World Cup. Sri Lanka and Pakistan progressed via the ICC rankings, while Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and tournament debutants Netherlands booked their spots through the Global Qualifier.Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: FormatA record 12 teams have been split into two groups of six. Each side will play every other team in its group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.Group 1: Australia, Bangladesh, India, Netherlands, Pakistan, South AfricaGroup 2: England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West IndiesWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: VenuesA total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues in England:Lord’s, London – Capacity 31,100The Oval, London – Capacity 27,500Old Trafford, Manchester – Capacity 26,000Edgbaston, Birmingham – Capacity 25,000Hampshire Bowl, Southampton – Capacity 25,000Headingley, Leeds – Capacity 18,350Bristol County Ground, Bristol – Capacity 17,500Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Full schedule (IST)The tournament opens on June 12 with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. The semi-finals will be played at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, while the final is scheduled to be held at Lord’s on July 5.June 12England vs Sri Lanka (Edgbaston) – 11:00 PMJune 13Scotland vs Ireland (Old Trafford) – 3:00 PMAustralia vs South Africa (Old Trafford) – 7:00 PMWest Indies vs New Zealand (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PMJune 14Bangladesh vs Netherlands (Edgbaston) – 3:00 PMIndia vs Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 7:00 PMJune 16New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Hampshire Bowl) – 7:00 PMEngland vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PMJune 17Australia vs Bangladesh (Headingley) – 3:00 PMIndia vs Netherlands (Headingley) – 7:00 PMSouth Africa vs Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 11:00 PMJune 18West Indies vs Scotland (Headingley) – 11:00 PMJune 19New Zealand vs Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11:00 PMJune 20Australia vs Netherlands – 3:00 PMPakistan vs Bangladesh – 7:00 PMEngland vs Scotland – 11:00 PMJune 21West Indies vs Sri Lanka – 3:00 PMSouth Africa vs India – 7:00 PMJune 23New Zealand vs Scotland – 3:00 PMSri Lanka vs Ireland – 7:00 PMAustralia vs Pakistan – 11:00 PMJune 24England vs West Indies (Lord’s) – 11:00 PMJune 25India vs Bangladesh – 7:00 PMSouth Africa vs Netherlands – 11:00 PMJune 26Sri Lanka vs Scotland – 11:00 PMJune 27Pakistan vs Netherlands – 3:00 PMWest Indies vs Ireland – 7:00 PMEngland vs New Zealand – 11:00 PMJune 28South Africa vs Bangladesh – 3:00 PMAustralia vs India – 7:00 PMJune 30Semi-final 1 (The Oval) – 7:00 PMJuly 2Semi-final 2 (The Oval) – 11:00 PMJuly 5Final (Lord’s) – 7:00 PMWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: Prize moneyThe ICC has announced a record prize pool of $8,764,615, a 10 per cent increase from the previous edition. The increase continues the ICC’s push to strengthen women’s cricket and follows the introduction of equal prize money for men’s and women’s global events.
- Winners: $2.34 million
- Runners-up: $1.17 million
- Losing semi-finalists: $675,000
- Each group-stage win: $31,154
- Minimum guaranteed amount for every team: $247,500
Where to watch Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India
- Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website
- Television: Star Sports network in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: SquadsGROUP 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: Amelia 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, 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
