One-time T20 World Cup champions England Women are now hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. England and Wales are set to host this competition between 12 June and 5 July 2026, as it is the second time the tournament will be played in England, after the inaugural edition in 2009.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: England Women Qualification
As the hosts, England Women have qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: England Women Complete Squad
Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Vice-captain: Charlie Dean
Batters
Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight
Wicketkeepers
Amy Jones
Allrounders
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, Dani Gibson, Freya Kemp
Bowlers
Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: England Women Complete Schedule
England Women are in Group 2 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, along with New Zealand Women, West Indies Women, Sri Lanka Women, Ireland Women, and Scotland Women. As 12 teams are participating in the tournament, starting with six teams each in two groups, two teams will advance to the Semi-finals of the competition.
12 June 2026: England Women vs Sri Lanka Women (23:00 IST)
16 June 2026: England Women vs Ireland Women (23:00 IST)
20 June 2026: England Women vs Scotland Women (23:00 IST)
24 June 2026: England Women vs West Indies Women (23:00 IST)
27 June 2026: England Women vs New Zealand Women (23:00 IST)
England Women’s record in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history
While England Women previously hosted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the 2009 edition, they won that inaugural edition trophy by beating New Zealand by six wickets. It is still their only T20 World Cup trophy in their cabinet. Meanwhile, they have finished runners-up thrice in the competition's history.
Champions: 2009
Runners-up: 2012, 2014, 2018
Semi-finals exits: 2016, 2020, 2023
Group Stage exits: 2010, 2024