Women T20 World Cup 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues and Predictions
The ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 is underway in England and Wales. This is the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup ever, featuring 12 teams, 33 matches, and 7 iconic venues from 12 June to 5 July 2026.
Women T20 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Host | England & Wales |
| Dates | 12 June – 5 July 2026 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Matches | 33 |
| Format | Group Stage + Knockout |
| Final Venue | Lord’s, London |
Participating Teams
Group A
- India
- Australia
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
Group B
- England
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
Tournament Venues
The tournament is being played across seven famous cricket grounds:
- Lord’s Cricket Ground (Final)
- Edgbaston
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Headingley
- The Oval
- Hampshire Bowl
- County Ground Bristol
Key Matches to Watch
- India vs Pakistan – 14 June
- Australia vs South Africa
- England vs New Zealand
- India vs Australia
- England vs West Indies
The India–Pakistan clash is expected to be one of the most-watched matches of the tournament.
Current Tournament Update
The tournament opener saw England defeat Sri Lanka by 87 runs at Edgbaston. Danni Wyatt-Hodge smashed an unbeaten century as England posted a record Women’s T20 World Cup total.
Semi-Finals & Final
- Semi-Final 1: 30 June 2026
- Semi-Final 2: 2 July 2026
- Final: 5 July 2026 at Lord’s
Predictions
Favorites
- Australia
- England
- India
- New Zealand
Dark Horses
- South Africa
- West Indies
Predicted Semi-Finalists
- Australia
- India
- England
- New Zealand
Predicted Final
India vs Australia
Predicted Champion
India Women
With Harmanpreet Kaur’s experienced squad and recent ICC success, India has a strong chance of lifting its first Women’s T20 World Cup trophy in 2026, although Australia and England remain formidable contenders.
