The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway in England and Wales on June 12, with 12 teams competing for a month for the title. The tournament will run until July 5 and will consist of 33 matches including the semi finals and final. India kick off their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14 and fans are waiting for one of the most anticipated events in women's cricket.
The upcoming edition marks the largest Women's T20 World Cup to date, with teams divided into two groups of six. Defending champions New Zealand, hosts England, Australia, India, South Africa and West Indies are among the leading contenders for the trophy.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Participating Teams
The 12 teams competing in the tournament are:
England, Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland.
Groups for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Group A
Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands
Group B
England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland
When and Where to Watch Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket fans in India can watch the tournament live on the JioHotstar app and website. Television coverage will be available through the Star Sports network.
Viewers can also follow live scores, match updates and key moments through online platforms and search services.
Full ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka |
| June 13 | New Zealand vs West Indies |
| June 13 | Australia vs Bangladesh |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan |
| June 14 | Ireland vs Scotland |
| June 15 | England vs Ireland |
| June 16 | South Africa vs Bangladesh |
| June 16 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands |
| June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan |
| June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland |
| June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland |
| June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
| June 20 | England vs Scotland |
| June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka |
| June 21 | India vs South Africa |
| June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan |
| June 24 | England vs West Indies |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh |
| June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland |
| June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands |
| June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland |
| June 28 | India vs England |
| June 28 | Australia vs South Africa |
| June 29 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands |
| June 29 | England vs New Zealand |
| June 30 | Semi-final 1 |
| July 2 | Semi-final 2 |
| July 5 | Final |
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Schedule India
India will play five group-stage matches, with all fixtures scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. IST.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| India vs Pakistan | June 14 | Birmingham |
| India vs Netherlands | June 17 | Leeds |
| India vs South Africa | June 21 | Manchester |
| India vs Bangladesh | June 25 | Manchester |
| India vs England | June 28 | Lord's, London |
The opening clash against Pakistan is expected to attract major attention, while the final group-stage fixture against England at Lord's could play a decisive role in determining India's semifinal chances.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Knockout Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Semi-final 1 | June 30 | The Oval, London |
| Semi-final 2 | July 2 | The Oval, London |
| Final | July 5 | Lord's, London |
What Happened in the Last Edition Women T20 World Cup 2024?
The previous Women's T20 World Cup ended with New Zealand lifting their maiden title after defeating South Africa in the final in October 2024.
Australia topped Group A with four wins from four matches, while New Zealand secured the second semifinal berth. India finished third in the group and missed qualification for the knockouts despite winning two matches.
In Group B, West Indies and South Africa progressed to the semifinals after a closely fought race decided by net run rate. England narrowly missed out, while Bangladesh and Scotland finished outside the qualification spots.
India Eyes Stronger Run in 2026
After falling short of the semifinals in the previous edition, India will be aiming for a deeper run in the tournament. With key matches against Pakistan, South Africa and England in the group stage, the team will need a consistent performance to secure a place in the last four.
The month-long tournament promises high-profile rivalries, emerging stars and intense competition as the world's top women's teams battle for the T20 crown in England and Wales.
