Lord’s Cricket Ground is set up to host the World Cup final from 2026. (Getty) The cricket playground of the iconic Lord is ready to host the World Cup finals from 2026.
The tournament will begin on June 12 next year. In addition to Lord’s are also oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, Edgbaston and Bristol County Ground.
New Zealand will go to the 2026 tournament as champions.
The widespread 12-team tournament will see 33 games played for 24 days. Eight teams – hosts of England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Western India – have already secured their places for the World Cup T20 ICC Women T20.
12 teams will be divided into two groups of six for a group scene, followed by bikes and finals.
The final is set for July 5, 2026. Lord’s hosted the final of the 50 World Championship in 2017, when England defeated India for the title.
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ICC chairman Jay Shah described the confirmation of places as a “defining moment”.
“The rich diversity of the United Kingdom has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we were so memorable witnesses at past events,” he said. “The sale of the women’s cricket championship in Lord’s in 2017 remains a milestone in the rise of a female game and I cannot think of a more suitable phase for the finals.
“When we focus on preparing for the tournament, we are enthusiastic about the promise of an exciting T20 event, which not only attracts fans, but also serves as a showcase to return cricket in the Olympic scene in Los Angeles 2028.”
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Richard Gould, CEO of ECB, said: “Of course, it is extraordinarily strange to announce that the final will be held in Lord’s. It is one of the best places in the world cricket and every cricket will be part of the opportunity as the World Cup finals in Lordov.
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“It will be the greatest female cricket event ever held in England and Wales, and it is no doubt the opportunity to take more people than ever and welcome new fans – young and old.
“We want this competition to be part of the long -term movement, and not just one moment in time. This world championship will grow a new generation of fans who have not grown with a female cricket, but without it will never imagine sport.”
