Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup The 10th edition of the women’s T20 World Cup kicks off on June 12, 2026, in England, with the host nation taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. This marks England’s second time hosting the tournament, following the inaugural event in 2009. The tournament will feature 12 teams, a first for the competition, with the Netherlands making their debut and Ireland returning after missing the 2024 edition in the United Arab Emirates. The event will be held across seven venues, including iconic grounds like Lord’s and Old Trafford, with matches spread over a 24-day window. The group stage runs from June 12 to June 28, followed by semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, with the final taking place at Lord’s on July 5. The tournament structure remains consistent with previous editions, featuring two groups of six teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with a points system rewarding two points for a win, one point for a no-result, and a Super Over determining ties. The expanded format increases the prize pool to a record $8.76 million, a 10% rise from the 2024 edition. Australia, the reigning champions, are in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. Their group stage fixtures include matches against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford, Bangladesh on June 17 at Headingley, the Netherlands on June 20 at the Rose Bowl, Pakistan on June 24 at Headingley, and India on June 28 at Lord’s. The team’s schedule includes warm-up games against England and the West Indies in Cardiff before the tournament begins. Australia’s squad, led by captain Sophie Molineux, includes key players such as batter Grace Harris, fast bowler Megan Schutt, and all-rounders like Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry.#icc #sri_lanka #england #women_s_t20_world_cup #edgbaston
