The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup gets underway on 12 June 2026 in England and Wales, marking the largest edition in the tournament's history with 12 teams competing for the first time. The competition runs through 5 July, with the final scheduled at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Tournament Format and Venues

The 33-match tournament is spread across seven venues — Old Trafford (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Bristol County Ground, Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), The Oval (London), and Lord's (London). Warm-up fixtures begin on 6 June at Derby, Loughborough, and Cardiff, giving all 12 squads two preparatory games before the main event.

In the round-robin phase, each team plays all other sides in their group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, which are scheduled at The Oval on 30 June and 2 July. The final follows at Lord's on 5 July.

Groups and Participating Teams

Group A features Australia, Bangladesh, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and South Africa. Group B comprises hosts England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.

England qualified automatically as hosts. Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and West Indies earned direct berths through ICC rankings, while Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands came through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. Notably, the Netherlands will make their Women's T20 World Cup debut — a milestone that underscores the growing reach of women's cricket across Europe.

Defending Champions and Tournament History

New Zealand enter as defending champions, having claimed their maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in the UAE in 2024, becoming only the fourth nation to lift the trophy. The tournament returns to England for the first time since the inaugural 2009 edition, when the hosts won the title under Charlotte Edwards — who now serves as head coach of the England women's team. West Indies won their only title in 2016.

Australia remain the most decorated side in the competition's history with six titles. This comes amid growing momentum in the women's game, with India arriving as reigning ODI World Cup champions and Australia seeking to reassert dominance in the shortest format.

Record Prize Pool

The ICC has announced a record prize pool of USD 8,764,615 — a 10 per cent increase over the previous edition. The winners will collect USD 2,340,000, while runners-up earn USD 1,170,000. Losing semi-finalists receive USD 675,000 each, and every group-stage victory carries a USD 31,154 bonus. All 12 teams are guaranteed a minimum payout of USD 247,500.

Where to Watch in India and Globally

Indian viewers can follow all matches on Star Sports and stream live on JioHotstar. The same feed covers Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In England, coverage is on Sky Sports; Australian fans can watch via Prime Video. New Zealand viewers have access through Sky Sport, while Pakistani audiences can tune in on PTV Sports, Geo Super, and Myco. SuperSport carries rights across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Willow TV serves the United States and Canada. Fans in regions without a dedicated broadcaster can stream via ICC.tv.

Full Squad List

Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.

Netherlands: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab.

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Nierkerk.

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.

New Zealand: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul.

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhy.

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.

With reigning ODI champions India, a six-time champion Australia, and debutants Netherlands all in the mix, the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup shapes up as the most competitive and widely watched edition yet.