England have officially announced their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The tournament, to be played in England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts to regain world glory.The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England and Wales. This tenth edition of the tournament will be the first tournament to feature a wide field of 12 teams participating in 33 matches.The 12 teams have been divided into two groups of six for the preliminary round-robin stage:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Australia | England (Host) |
| India | New Zealand (defending champions) |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| The Netherlands | Scotland |
England squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean (vc), Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danny White-Hodge, Heather Knight, Alice Kepsey, Freya Kemp, Daniel Gibson, Lynsey Smith, Sophie Eccleston, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Willie Man Co, Corelli.
England’s prospects
Playing at home gives England a huge advantage. The combination of experienced match-winners and youthful energy in the squad can be decisive in high-pressure games. Their spin attack, led by Ecclestone, and batting depth make them one of the strongest contenders. Uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Courtin Coleman has been included, while Lauren Filer and Asee Wong will make their T20 World Cup debuts.England Women have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup once, claiming the title in the inaugural edition in 2009. While they have been a dominant force in the format, they have also finished as runners-up on three occasions (2012, 2014, and 2018). Outside the T20 format, England have seen more success in the ODI (50-over) World Cup, winning four titles in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017.
