The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, and one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament will take place on June 14 when India takes on Pakistan in a high-voltage Group A clash in Birmingham.
Set to be hosted across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, the tournament will feature 12 teams battling for the coveted trophy. For Indian fans, the India-Pakistan encounter is expected to be one of the biggest attractions of the group stage.
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India vs Pakistan Match Date, Time and Venue
India will begin its World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Match Details
Match: India vs Pakistan
Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Birmingham
The fixture is expected to draw massive global viewership, with both teams looking to make an early statement in the tournament.
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Where to Watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live
Fans in India will have multiple options to follow the tournament.
Live Streaming
JioHotstar app
JioHotstar website
TV Broadcast
Star Sports Network
Live scores, match reports and ball-by-ball updates will also be available through major sports platforms and search engines.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
GROUP 1:
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 Niekerk
GROUP 2:
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, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi.
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
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Tournament Overview
The 2026 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup will be played across England and Wales.
Key Tournament Facts
Tournament Dates: June 12 to July 5, 2026
Teams: 12
Total Matches: 33
Hosts: England and Wales
Format: Two groups of six teams each
Participating Teams
England
Australia
India
New Zealand
South Africa
West Indies
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Ireland
Netherlands
Scotland
Matches to Watch
Apart from the blockbuster clash against Pakistan, India's fixture against hosts England at Lord's on June 28 is expected to be another major test before the knockout stage. The South Africa match on June 21 could also play a crucial role in determining the Group A standings.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Knockout Schedule
The top teams from the group stage will advance to the semifinals.
Semi-finals
Semi-final 1: June 30, 2026 – 7 PM
Venue: The Oval, London
Semi-final 2: July 2, 2026 – 11 PM
Venue: The Oval, London
Final
Date: July 5, 2026
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Lord's, London
The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the final, where the next Women's T20 World Cup champion will be crowned.
Who Won the Last Women's T20 World Cup?
The most recent edition of the tournament was won by New Zealand.
2024 Women's T20 World Cup Recap
Champions: New Zealand
Runners-up: South Africa
Final Result: New Zealand defeated South Africa
