England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead the team in the much-anticipated home tournament. The competition, which is due to be played in England and Wales later this year, presents a unique opportunity for the hosts to regain global glory.The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England and Wales. This tenth edition of the tournament will be the first to feature an expanded field of 12 teams competing in 33 matches.The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six for the opening round:Group AGroup BAustraliaEngland (Hosts)IndiaNew Zealand (Defending Champions)South AfricaWest IndiesPakistanSri LankaBangladeshIrelandNetherlandsScotland
England squad for the T20 World Cup 2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean (vc), Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Tillyman. Corten-
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England’s chances
Playing at home gives England a big advantage. The combination of seasoned match-winners and young energy can prove decisive in high-pressure games. Their spin attack led by Eccleston and batting depth make them one of the strongest contenders. 18-year-old uncapped spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been included, while Lauren Filer and Issy Wong will make their first World Cup T20 appearances.England Women have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup once, claiming the title in the inaugural edition in 2009. Despite being a dominant force in the format, they have finished as runners-up three times (2012, 2014 and 2018). Outside the T20 format, England have enjoyed greater success in the ODI (50-over) World Cup, winning four titles in 1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017.
