ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ready Reckoner: Everything you need to know

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T20 World Cup Women’s Team Captains. (ICC photo) The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with England and Wales set to host the biggest edition of the tournament to date from 12 June to 5 July. A record 12 teams will battle it out across seven venues and 33 matches for the top prize in the shortest format, with defending champions New Zealand aiming to retain the crown and six-time champions Australia again favourites.England, West Indies and New Zealand lifted the trophy once each, while Australia enjoyed unprecedented dominance with six titles. With an expanded field, a record prize pool and several heavyweight bouts, the 2026 edition promises to be one of the most competitive in the tournament’s history. From tournament history and format to teams, venues, complete fixtures, prize money, lineups and broadcast details, here is a complete ready-to-go overview for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.History of ICC Women’s T20 World CupThe Women’s T20 World Cup started in 2009 and has grown to become one of the premier global cricket events. England won the inaugural edition in 2009, while the West Indies lifted the trophy in 2016. Australia have dominated the competition with six titles (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023), while New Zealand joined the winners’ club after claiming their first crown in the UAE in 2000.T20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Squads and QualifiersFor the first time, the Women’s T20 World Cup will see 12 teams compete, up from 10 in previous editions. From 2030, the number of teams will further increase to 16.Hosts England qualified automatically, while New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, India and the West Indies cemented their place in the 2024 World Cup with their performances. Sri Lanka and Pakistan have advanced through the ICC rankings, while Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and tournament debutants the Netherlands have booked their places through the Global Qualifier.T20 Women’s World Cup 2026: FormatA record 12 teams were divided into two groups of six. Each side will play every other team in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.Group 1: Australia, Bangladesh, India, Netherlands, Pakistan, South AfricaGroup 2: England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West IndiesT20 Women’s World Cup 2026: VenuesA total of 33 matches will be played at seven venues in England:Lord’s, London – capacity 31,100The Oval, London – capacity 27,500Old Trafford, Manchester – Capacity 26,000Edgbaston, Birmingham – Capacity 25,000Hampshire Bowl, Southampton – Capacity 25,000Headingley, Leeds – Capacity 18,350Bristol County Ground, Bristol – Capacity 17,500Women’s World Cup T20 2026: Complete Schedule (IST)The tournament begins on June 12 when hosts England take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. The semi-finals will be played at The Oval on 30 June and 2 July, while the final is scheduled to be played at Lord’s on 5 July.June 12England v Sri Lanka (Edgbaston) – 11pmJune 13Scotland vs. Ireland (Old Trafford) – 3pmAustralia vs. South Africa (Old Trafford) – 7pmWest Indies vs New Zealand (Hampshire Bowl) – 11pmJune 14thBangladesh vs. Netherlands (Edgbaston) – 3pmIndia vs. Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 7:00 p.mJune 16New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Hampshire Bowl) – 7pmEngland vs. Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11pmJune 17thAustralia vs. Bangladesh (Headingley) – 3:00 p.mIndia vs. Netherlands (Headingley) – 7:00 p.mSouth Africa vs Pakistan (Edgbaston) – 11pmJune 18West Indies v Scotland (Headingley) – 11pmJune 19New Zealand vs. Ireland (Hampshire Bowl) – 11pmJune 20Australia vs. Netherlands – 3:00 p.mPakistan vs Bangladesh – 7:00 PMEngland vs. Scotland – 11pmJune 21West Indies vs Sri Lanka – 3:00 PMSouth Africa vs India – 7:00 PMJune 23rdNew Zealand vs Scotland – 3pmSri Lanka vs Ireland – 7pmAustralia vs. Pakistan – 11:00 p.mJune 24thEngland vs West Indies (Lord’s) – 11pmJune 25thIndia vs Bangladesh – 7:00 PMSouth Africa vs. Netherlands – 11:00 p.mJune 26Sri Lanka vs Scotland – 11pmJune 27Pakistan vs. Netherlands – 3:00 p.mWest Indies vs Ireland – 7pmEngland vs. New Zealand – 11:00 p.mJune 28South Africa vs Bangladesh – 3pmAustralia vs. India – 7:00 p.mJune 30Semi Final 1 (Oval) – 7:00 p.mJuly 2ndSemi Final 2 (Oval) – 11:00 p.mJuly 5thFinal (Men’s) – 7:00 p.mWomen’s World Cup T20 2026: prize moneyThe ICC announced a record prize pool of $8,764,615, a 10 percent increase over the previous edition. The increase continues the ICC’s efforts to strengthen women’s cricket and follows the introduction of equal prize money for men’s and women’s global events.

  • Winners: $2.34 million
  • In second place: $1.17 million
  • Losing Semi-Finalists: $675,000
  • Each group stage win: $31,154
  • Minimum guaranteed amount for each team: $247,500

Where to watch Women’s World Cup T20 2026 in India

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar App and Website
  • Television: Star Sports Network in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada

T20 Women’s World Cup 2026: TeamsGROUP 1:

  • AUSTRALIA: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
  • BANGLADESH: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Juair Dilara Akter
  • INDIA: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyan Yaud,
  • NETHERLANDS: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Silververana, Saneghurana, San
  • PAKISTAN: Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab
  • SOUTH AFRICA: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nononneke Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tuk Dan Sekhukhurk Nie, Tuk Ch.

GROUP 2:

  • ENGLAND: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
  • IRELAND: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
  • NEW ZEALAND: Amelia Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nancy Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu
  • SCOTLAND: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
  • SRI LANKA: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha, Gigi Madushani, Shashini, Kashhani Madushani, Shahani Mithali Ayodhya
  • WEST INDIES: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida Sha James, Manwngru Hector,