In a move that’s already sparking feverish anticipation, the ICC has officially announced the schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated for England starting June 12. The tournament’s climax—a potential history-maker—will unfold at Lord’s on July 5, drawing cricket lovers from every corner.
The 12 teams are split evenly into Group 1 and Group 2. India’s Group 1 pits them against powerhouse Australia (six-time champions), South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Netherlands. Over in Group 2, West Indies face England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland in intense group-stage skirmishes, with semi-final spots up for grabs.
The Indian women’s team kicks off against Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston—a fixture loaded with rivalry and expectation. Their packed itinerary then features Netherlands on June 17, South Africa on June 21, Bangladesh on June 25, and a marquee clash with Australia on June 28.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta welcomed the reveal, calling it ‘a crucial phase in readying this premier international showdown.’ He outlined the federation’s multifaceted investments: ramped-up player pathways, high-performance initiatives, top-notch event infrastructure, boosted prizemoney, global media distribution, and commercial alliances designed to maximize fan interaction and prestige.
Referencing the phenomenal growth post-India’s hosted Women’s World Cup, Gupta affirmed, ‘That tournament multiplied the sport’s reach exponentially. We’re poised to carry forward that surge into this June-July spectacle.’
India’s T20 World Cup record stands at zero titles from nine attempts, including one final and four semi-final runs. As aspirations run high, the 2026 edition represents a golden opportunity for Team India to conquer their long-standing drought.