The stage is set for a historic summer of cricket International Cricket Council (ICC) The full program was officially unveiled for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. happening in England and Wales Taking place from June 12 to July 5, this 10th edition marks a significant milestone as the biggest tournament in the history of women’s T20 cricket, featuring an expanded region of 12 nations.
The action begins with a high-octane opening ceremony at Edgbaston, where hosts and 2009 champions, Englandwill take charge Sri Lanka On June 12th. This year’s lineup will include four worthy powerhouses, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and this NetherlandsWho secured their places after a tough qualifying tournament Nepal. They have joined the elite ranks of defending champions new zealandsix-time winner Australia, India, west indies, South AfricaAnd Pakistan.
High-stakes rivalry: India and Pakistan to face each other at Edgbaston
Of all the group-stage matches, none carries the weight of expectation like a head-to-head match. India And Pakistan. The arch-rivals are set to face each other at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday, June 14. Given the large Indian diaspora and the historical intensity of this rivalry, the venue is expected to be a sell-out.
Historically, the Indian women’s team has dominated this encounter and has been unbeaten against Pakistan in all eight of their previous T20 World Cup encounters. However, the stakes have never been higher. India, the reigning ODI World Cup winners, are entering the tournament with enthusiasm, while Pakistan are looking to rewrite history on English soil. This “Super Sunday” match is not just about the points table; It’s a nerve-wracking battle in front of a global audience that has recently seen viewership records collapse 2025 ODI World Cup meeting.
Full ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures
The 12 teams are divided into two competing groups. Group 1 includes Australia, India and South Africa along with Pakistan, Bangladesh and, for the first time, the Netherlands. Group 2 includes England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland.
The tournament will run for 24 days across seven iconic venues including Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval, before reaching its grand climax at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.
| date | match | venue | local(bst) | gmt | First |
| 12 June | England vs Sri Lanka | edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 13 June | scotland vs ireland | old Trafford | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 13 June | Australia vs South Africa | old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 13 June | West Indies vs New Zealand | hampshire bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 14 June | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | edgbaston | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 14 June | india vs pakistan | edgbaston | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 16 June | new zealand vs sri lanka | hampshire bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 16 June | England vs Ireland | hampshire bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 17 June | australia vs bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 17 June | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 17 June | South Africa vs Pakistan | edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 18 June | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 19 June | new zealand vs ireland | hampshire bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 20 June | Australia vs Netherlands | hampshire bowl | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 20 June | pakistan vs bangladesh | hampshire bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 20 June | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 21 June | west indies vs sri lanka | bristol | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 21 June | South Africa vs India | old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 23 June | new zealand vs scotland | bristol | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 23 June | sri lanka vs ireland | bristol | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 23 June | australia vs pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 24 June | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 25th June | india vs bangladesh | old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 25th June | South Africa vs Netherlands | bristol | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 26 June | sri lanka vs scotland | old Trafford | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 27 June | pakistan vs netherlands | bristol | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 27 June | west indies vs ireland | bristol | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 27 June | England vs New Zealand | Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 28 June | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s | 10:30 | 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 28 June | australia vs india | Lord’s | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 30 June | semi final 1 | Oval | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
| 2 July | semi final 2 | Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 | 23:00 |
| 5th July | Last | Lord’s | 14:30 | 13:30 | 19:00 |
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