ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: England leaders vow to transform women's cricket

As the largest Women's T20 World Cup approaches, England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild emphasize its game-changing potential. The 12-team event across seven iconic venues promises to elevate the sport's profile and inspire a new era for women's cricket.

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The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 12 to July 5, promises to be a landmark event for women's cricket, with England's leaders pledging to transform the sport. The 24-day tournament will feature 12 teams divided into two groups, competing in 33 matches across seven iconic English venues including Lord's, The Oval, and Old Trafford.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed optimism about the tournament's impact, stating, 'World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing.'

Beth Barrett-Wild, Tournament Director, highlighted the broader significance: '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.'

The competition's format includes two groups of six teams each. Group 1 features six-time champions Australia, last edition's runner-up South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifiers. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions, and other qualifiers. Key fixtures include India facing South Africa on June 21 at Manchester and Australia on June 28 at Lord's.

Matches will be played at seven venues with staggered start times of 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. local time, culminating in semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, and the final at Lord's on July 5.

This tournament is positioned not just as a sporting event but as a catalyst for elevating women's cricket globally, with England's leadership and ICC officials united in their vision to create lasting change.
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England's leaders, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, vow to transform women's cricket at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set from June 12 to July 5 across seven English venues. Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild calls it a chance to rewrite the sport's narrative with 12 teams competing in 33 matches.
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England to host transformative 2026 Women's T20 World Cup

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  • England will host the largest ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2026 featuring 12 teams competing across seven venues including The Oval, Lord's, Old Trafford, Headingley, Southampton, Bristol, and Edgbaston.ESPNcricinfoSports
  • The tournament is scheduled from June 12 to July 5, 2026 and will feature 33 matches over 24 days.SportsESPNcricinfo
  • Group stage matches include India facing Pakistan on June 14 and Australia on June 28; England opens against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.ESPNcricinfoSports
  • The semi-finals are set for June 30 and July 2, with the final at Lord's on July 5.ESPNcricinfo
  • England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt described the tournament as having the potential to be truly game-changing for women's cricket.Timesofindia
  • Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild emphasized the event's unparalleled opportunity to transform women's cricket and rewrite its narrative.Timesofindia
The 2026 , scheduled from June 12 to July 5, will have , , , and two qualifiers in Group 1, while Group 2 includes hosts , defending champions , , and two more qualifiers.
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Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild emphasised the transformative potential of the event: '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.'
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The 12-team competition will have two groups of six teams each. The Group 1 consists of six-time winners Australia, last edition's runner-up South Africa, India, Pakistan and two qualifying teams.
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33 matches
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Tournament structure and key group fixtures

Key Facts
  • The 12-team competition will be divided into two groups of six teams each, with Group 1 including six-time winners Australia, last edition's runner-up South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifiers.Sports
  • Group 1 fixtures for India also include a match against South Africa on June 21 in Manchester and Australia on June 28 at Lord's.ESPNcricinfo
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