The stage is set for a historic summer of cricket International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the full schedule for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. takes place in England and Wales From June 12 to July 5, this 10th edition marks a milestone in the history of women’s T20 cricket as the biggest tournament covering an expanded field of 12 countries.
The action kicks off with a high-octane opener at Edgbaston, home to the hosts and the 2009 champions. Englandwill take over Sri Lanka June 12. Four qualifying powerhouses are added to this year’s lineup, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and The Netherlandssecured their place after a rigorous qualifying tournament Nepal. They join the elite ranks of the defending champions New Zealandsix-time winners Australia, India, West India, South Africaand Pakistan.
High-stakes rivalry: India and Pakistan to lock horns at Edgbaston
Of all the group stage encounters, none carries the weight of expectation quite like the clash between them India and Pakistan. The arch-rivals are scheduled to meet at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14. Given the massive diaspora and the historical intensity of this competition, the venue is expected to be completely sold out.
Historically, India’s women’s team has dominated this encounter, going unbeaten against Pakistan in their previous eight T20 World Cup encounters. However, the stakes have never been higher. ODI World Cup holders India enter the tournament with a bang, while Pakistan look to rewrite history on English soil. This ‘Super Sunday’ match is not just about points on the table; it’s a battle of nerves in front of a global audience that has seen viewership records broken recently 2025 ODI World Cup meeting
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12 teams are divided into two competitive groups. Group 1 features heavyweights Australia, India and South Africa along with Pakistan, Bangladesh and debutants the Netherlands. Group 2 includes England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland.
The tournament will span 24 days across seven iconic venues including Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval before reaching a grand crescendo at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.
| History | Encounter | Location | Local (BST) | GMT | IS |
| June 12 | England v Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 13 | Scotland – Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 13 | Australia and South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 13 | West Indies v New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 14 | Bangladesh – Netherlands | Edgbaston | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 14 | India and Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 16 | New Zealand – Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 16 | England v Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 17 | Australia v Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 17 | India – Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 17 | South Africa – Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 18 | West Indies – Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 19 | New Zealand v Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 20 | Australia – Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 20 | England v Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 21 | West Indies – Sri Lanka | Bristol | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 21 | South Africa – India | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 23 | New Zealand v Scotland | Bristol | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka v Ireland | Bristol | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 23 | Australia v Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 24 | England and the West Indies | of the Lord | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 25 | India – Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 25 | South Africa – Netherlands | Bristol | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka v Scotland | Old Trafford | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 27 | Pakistan and the Netherlands | Bristol | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 27 | West Indies v Ireland | Bristol | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 27 | England – New Zealand | Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| June 28 | South Africa – Bangladesh | of the Lord | 10:30 a.m | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| June 28 | Australia – India | of the Lord | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| June 30 | Semi-final 1 | Oval | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| July 2 | Semi-final 2 | Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| July 5 | The final | of the Lord | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
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