The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with England and Wales set to host the biggest ever edition of the tournament from June 12 to July 5. A record 12 teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize across seven venues and 33 matches in the shortest format, with six defending champions New Zealand set to win again. Australia start as favorites once again.England, West Indies and New Zealand have lifted the trophy once each, while Australia has an unprecedented dominance with six titles. With a vast field, record prize pool and several heavyweight clashes, the 2026 edition promises to be the most competitive in the tournament’s history. From tournament date and format to teams, venues, complete fixtures, prize money, squads and broadcast details, here is the complete ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 calculation.History of ICC Women’s T20 World CupThe Women’s T20 World Cup started in 2009 and has become one of the premier global cricket events. England won the inaugural edition in 2009, while West Indies lifted the trophy in 2016. Australia dominated the competition with six titles (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023), while New Zealand joined their winners’ club after triumphing at U202.Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Teams and QualificationFor the first time, the Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 12 teams, up from 10 in previous editions. From 2030 this number will further increase to 16 teams.Hosts England qualified automatically, while New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, India and the West Indies sealed their places at the 2024 World Cup with their performances. Sri Lanka and Pakistan progressed through the ICC rankings, while Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and tournament debutant Holland booked their places through the global qualifiers.Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: FormatA record 12 teams have been divided into two groups of six. Each side will play every other team in their 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 at 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: Complete Schedule (IST)The tournament will begin on June 12 against the host team Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. The semi-finals will be played on June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, while the final will be played at Lord’s on July 5.June 12England vs Sri Lanka (Edgbaston) – 11:00 PMJune 13Scotland v Ireland (Old Trafford) – 3:00 PMAustralia vs South Africa (Old Trafford) – 7:00pmWest 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 p.mPakistan 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 p.mJuly 2Semi Final 2 (The Oval) – 11:00 PMJuly 5Final (Lord’s) – 7:00 p.mWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: Prize MoneyThe ICC has announced a record prize pool of $8,764,615, a 10% increase over 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 international competitions.
- Winners: $2.34 million
- Runner-up: $1.17 million
- Semifinal losers: $675,000
- Each group stage winnings: $31,154
- Minimum guaranteed amount for each 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 Mullenix (c), Nicola Carey, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Elise Perry, Megan Shutt, Annabelle Sutherland, Georgia Wool, Georgia Wareham
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joti (c), Naheeda Akhtar (vc), Sharmin Akhtar Sapta, Sobhana Mistry, Sharna Akhtar, Ritu Muni, Rabia Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fareeha Islam Tarsna, Marufa Akhtar, Shanjeeda Akhtar Mughala, Sultana Khatun, Dalara Akhtar, Tahir Akhtar
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
Smriti Mandhana Shafali Verma, Jemima Rodrigues, Bharti Filmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shri Charani,Yastika Bhatia Nandini Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gad, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav - Netherlands: Babette de Leyde (C), Caroline de Lange, Frederic Overdijk, Hannah Lander, Heather Segers, Iris Zeuling, Isabelle van der Vooning, Lara Lemhuis, Merth van den Raad, Phoebe Molkenboer, Ruben Severina, Sanore Recurrence, Steri Kals.
- Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Gul Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Aram Javed, Ayman Fatima, Alia Riaz, Natalia Parvez, Saira Jabeen, Muniba Ali, Touba Hasan, Ramin Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashera Sindhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rabab.
- South Africa: Laura Wollwardt (c), Tazmin Burts, Nadine de Klerk, Henri Derrickson, Shabnam Ismail, Sinaloa Jafta, Marizanne Cup, Ayabunga Khaka, Sunny Loos, Karabo Miso, Nonkoliko Malaba, Kayla Rinekhone, Toni, Tam Nirkirk.
Group 2:
- England: Nate Skewer Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Keapsey, Tilly Courtin-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danny Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Danny Wing.
- Ireland: Gabby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalziel, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Amy Maguire, Laura McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stockel, Alice
- New Zealand: Amelia Kerr (c), Suzy Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Geese, Maddie Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Alling, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Muir, Nancy Patel, Georgia Plummer, Izzy Sharp, Leah Tahu
- Scotland: Catherine Bryce (c), Chloe Able, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcy Carter, Priyanaz Chatterjee, Gabriela Fontanella, Catherine Fraser, Christy Gordon, Elsa Lister, Maisie Massera, Abitha Maqsood, Megan McCall, Rachel Pilter.
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapatthu (c), Hussaini Perera, Vashmi Gunarathane, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Ameesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Koisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaarthane, Kushini Nothiangana, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shani Madushani, Shanika Dasanayaka Mithali Ayodhya
- West Indies: Hayley Mathews (c), Chenelle Henry, Deandra Dutton, Stephanie Taylor, Effie Fletcher, Aaliyah Elaine, Shameen Kimballe, Ashmani Monesar, Karisma Ramhark, Genelia Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Kiana Joseph, Mandesha James, Zaida Mandesha, James
