The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the complete schedule for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5. For the first time in the tournament’s history, 12 teams will feature, making it the biggest edition yet.
Bangladesh have been placed in Group 1 alongside India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, and the Netherlands setting up what is expected to be one of the most competitive pools in the competition’s history. Group 2 consists of defending champions New Zealand, hosts England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland. Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands all booked their places through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier held in Nepal.
England will open proceedings against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12. The following day, Ireland and Scotland face off at Old Trafford, while Australia take on South Africa later that evening. The tournament’s most anticipated fixture India vs Pakistan is scheduled for June 14 at Edgbaston, with India also set to meet Bangladesh on June 25 at Old Trafford. The semi-finals are slated for June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, with the final to be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Groups
Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands
Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland
Full Schedule (All timings in IST)
Friday, June 12 — England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston (23:00)
Saturday, June 13 — Scotland v Ireland, Old Trafford (15:00) | Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford (19:00) | West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl (23:00)
Sunday, June 14 — Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston (15:00) | India v Pakistan, Edgbaston (19:00)
Tuesday, June 16 — New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl (19:00) | England v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl (23:00)
Wednesday, June 17 — Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley (15:00) | India v Netherlands, Headingley (19:00) | South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston (23:00)
Thursday, June 18 — West Indies v Scotland, Headingley (23:00)
Friday, June 19 — New Zealand v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl (23:00)
Saturday, June 20 — Australia v Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl (15:00) | Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl (19:00) | England v Scotland, Headingley (23:00)
Sunday, June 21 — West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground (15:00) | South Africa v India, Old Trafford (19:00)
Tuesday, June 23 — New Zealand v Scotland, Bristol County Ground (15:00) | Sri Lanka v Ireland, Bristol County Ground (19:00) | Australia v Pakistan, Headingley (23:00)
Wednesday, June 24 — England v West Indies, Lord’s (23:00)
Thursday, June 25 — India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford (19:00) | South Africa v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground (23:00)
Friday, June 26 — Sri Lanka v Scotland, Old Trafford (23:00)
Saturday, June 27 — Pakistan v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground (15:00) | West Indies v Ireland, Bristol County Ground (19:00) | England v New Zealand, The Oval (23:00)
Sunday, June 28 — South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord’s (15:00) | Australia v India, Lord’s (19:00)
Tuesday, June 30 — Semi-Final 1, The Oval (19:00)
Thursday, July 2 — Semi-Final 2, The Oval (23:00)
Sunday, July 5 — Final, Lord’s Cricket Ground (19:00)
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