Fans of Women World Cup Cricket are eagerly waiting to see their favorite teams in action. This tournament will highlight the growth of Women’s cricket, along with powerful batting performances and smart bowling strategies from top players.
The tournament will feature competitive group-stage matches followed by high-pressure knockout games. Every team will aim to perform consistently and secure a place in the semi-finals, making each match crucial in the race for the title.
In this blog, you will get complete details about the tournament overview, official groups, and the full Women’s T20 World Cup schedule in Indian Standard Time (IST).
ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
The ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted by England. The tournament will begin on June 12 and the final will be played on July 5. Matches will take place at major venues across the country, including Lord’s and The Oval.
A total of 12 teams are divided into two groups. Each team will play against the other teams in their group during the group stage. The top teams will move to the semi-finals and then compete in the grand final.
The conditions in England will make the role of the Cricket Pitch very important. Some grounds may help bowlers, while others may support batters. This Women T20 WC is expected to be very competitive.
ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
The teams are divided into two groups:
Group 1
- Australia
- South Africa
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
Group 1 looks very competitive. Australia and India are strong title contenders, while South Africa has also shown consistent performances in recent years.
The match between India vs Pakistan on June 14 in Birmingham at 07:00 PM IST will be one of the most awaited Women T20 matches of the tournament. Other big clashes will also attract major attention from fans.
Group 2
- England (Hosts)
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
Group 2 looks competitive. England, New Zealand, and West Indies are strong teams, and England will have home advantage. Fans can expect exciting matches in this group.
The match between England vs West Indies at Lord’s on June 24 at 11:00 PM IST will be one of the key fixtures. Edgbaston in England is often considered among the smallest cricket stadium venues because of its relatively shorter boundaries,
ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
Below is the complete Women’s T20 World Cup schedule :
| Date | Match | Ground | Time (IST) |
| Fri, 12 June | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham | 11:00 PM |
| Sat, 13 June | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford, Manchester | 03:00 PM |
| Sat, 13 June | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 13 June | West Indies vs New Zealand | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM |
| Sun, 14 June | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 14 June | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 16 June | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 16 June | England vs Ireland | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM |
| Wed, 17 June | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley, Leeds | 03:00 PM |
| Wed, 17 June | India vs Netherlands | Headingley, Leeds | 07:00 PM |
| Wed, 17 June | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham | 11:00 PM |
| Thu, 18 June | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM |
| Fri, 19 June | New Zealand vs Ireland | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM |
| Sat, 20 June | Australia vs Netherlands | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 03:00 PM |
| Sat, 20 June | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 20 June | England vs Scotland | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM |
| Sun, 21 June | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 21 June | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford, Manchester | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 23 June | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 03:00 PM |
| Tue, 23 June | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 23 June | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM |
| Wed, 24 June | England vs West Indies | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 11:00 PM |
| Thu, 25 June | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford, Manchester | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 25 June | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 11:00 PM |
| Fri, 26 June | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM |
| Sat, 27 June | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 03:00 PM |
| Sat, 27 June | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 27 June | England vs New Zealand | The Kia Oval, London | 11:00 PM |
| Sun, 28 June | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 28 June | Australia vs India | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 07:00 PM |
Knockout Stage Schedule
| Date | Match | Ground | Time (IST) |
| Tue, 30 June | Semi-Final 1 | The Kia Oval, London | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 2 July | Semi-Final 2 | The Kia Oval, London | 11:00 PM |
| Sun, 5 July | Final | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 07:00 PM |
The top teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, where the competition will become even more intense. Every match at this stage will be a knockout game.
The winners of the semi-finals will face each other in the grand final to lift the Women’s T20 World Cup trophy and become the new champions.
Conclusion
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. With strong teams and support from major Cricket Boards, fans can expect high-quality cricket throughout the event.
From group-stage matches to the semi-finals and the final at Lord’s, this edition of Women World Cup Cricket will show the growing strength of women’s cricket around the world.
If you are a cricket fan, get ready for exciting Women T20 matches throughout the tournament. Every game will bring new moments and thrilling action for fans.
