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Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule Announced; India, Pakistan In Group 1

Rajgeeta Yadav

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]Women's T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]

The schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is finally out. The tournament will begin on June 12, 2026, with host country England facing Sri Lanka in the opening match under the lights at Edgbaston Stadium.

This exciting tournament will run for 24 days, featuring 12 teams playing a total of 33 matches across seven major stadiums in England. These include famous venues like Lord’s, The Oval, Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford, Bristol County Ground, and the Hampshire Bowl.

India have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, runner-up South Africa, Pakistan, and two qualifying teams.

Group B includes West Indies, England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and two more qualifying teams.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Fixture

Date
Match
Venue
Time (BST)
Thu, June 12England vs Sri LankaEdgbaston18:30
Fri, June 13Qualifier vs QualifierOld Trafford10:30
Fri, June 13Australia vs South AfricaOld Trafford14:30
Fri, June 13West Indies vs New ZealandHampshire Bowl18:30
Sat, June 14Qualifier vs QualifierEdgbaston10:30
Sat, June 14India vs PakistanEdgbaston14:30
Mon, June 16New Zealand vs Sri LankaHampshire Bowl14:30
Mon, June 16England vs QualifierHampshire Bowl18:30
Tue, June 17Australia vs QualifierHeadingley10:30
Tue, June 17India vs QualifierHeadingley14:30
Tue, June 17South Africa vs PakistanEdgbaston18:30
Wed, June 18West Indies vs QualifierHeadingley18:30
Thu, June 19New Zealand vs QualifierHampshire Bowl18:30
Fri, June 20Australia vs QualifierHampshire Bowl10:30
Fri, June 20Pakistan vs QualifierHampshire Bowl14:30
Fri, June 20England vs QualifierHeadingley18:30
Sat, June 21West Indies vs Sri LankaBristol County Ground10:30
Sat, June 21South Africa vs IndiaOld Trafford14:30
Mon, June 23New Zealand vs QualifierBristol County Ground10:30
Mon, June 23Sri Lanka vs QualifierBristol County Ground14:30
Mon, June 23Australia vs PakistanHeadingley18:30
Tue, June 24England vs West IndiesLord’s18:30
Wed, June 25India vs QualifierOld Trafford14:30
Wed, June 25South Africa vs QualifierBristol County Ground18:30
Thu, June 26Sri Lanka vs QualifierOld Trafford18:30
Fri, June 27Pakistan vs QualifierBristol County Ground10:30
Fri, June 27West Indies vs QualifierBristol County Ground14:30
Fri, June 27England vs New ZealandThe Oval18:30
Sat, June 28South Africa vs QualifierLord’s10:30
Sat, June 28Australia vs IndiaLord’s14:30
Mon, June 30TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1)The Oval14:30
Wed, July 2TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2)The Oval18:30
Sat, July 5TBC vs TBC (Final)Lord’s14:30


Speaking about the tournament, the England captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt said, as quoted by the ICC: 

“World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different — it has the potential to be truly game-changing. It’s going to be a huge moment for our sport and a brilliant opportunity to inspire young people and captivate fans across the country. Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it’s going to be unmissable. I can’t wait to be a part of it.” 

Meanwhile, tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild said the tournament would contribute to lasting change.

“The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement that will rewrite the narrative about women’s cricket," she said.

It is important to note that, only the top two teams from each group will move on to the semi-finals, which are set to be played on June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, followed by the grand final at Lord’s on July 5.