ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — Full Squads of All 12 Teams Announced

New Zealand, who won the previous edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024 by beating South Africa in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, will begin their title defence against the West Indies on June 13 at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. 

The Amelia Kerr-led side will look to continue the same qualifying performance from the last edition. Meanwhile, the current ODI champions, India, who are yet to lift a T20 World Cup, will begin their campaign under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur against the arch-rivals, Pakistan, on June 13 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Another huge encounter of the tournament between India and Australia will take place on June 28 at Lord’s, which will also host the final a week later on July 05. The Kennington Oval in South London will host the semifinal.       

When and Where is the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026? (tournament details — dates, host, format)

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place acorss England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The games will be played in the T20I format, featuring an expanded line-up of 12 international teams, which will host a total of 33 matches aacross seven premier venues.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule- 

Here is the schedule of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026-

Friday June 12: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston- 11:00 pm IST

Saturday June 13: Qualifier v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground- 3:00 pm IST

Saturday June 13: Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground- 7:00 pm IST

Saturday June 13: West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl- 11:00 pm IST

Sunday June 14: Qualifier v Qualifier, Edgbaston- 03:00 pm IST

Sunday June 14: India v Pakistan, Edgbaston- 7:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl- 07:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 16: England v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 11:00 pm IST

Wednesday June 17: Australia v Qualifier, Headingley- 03:00 pm IST

Wednesday June 17: India v Qualifier, Headingley- 07:00 pm IST

Wednesday June 17: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston- 11:00pm IST

Thursday June 18: West Indies v Qualifier, Headingley- 11:00 pm IST

Friday June 19: New Zealand v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 11:00 pm IST

Saturday June 20: Australia v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 03:00 pm IST

Saturday June 20: Pakistan v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl- 07:00 pm IST

Saturday June 20: England v Qualifier, Headingley- 11:00 pm IST

Sunday June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground- 03:00 pm IST

Sunday June 21: South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground- 07:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 23: New Zealand v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground- 03:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 23: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground- 07:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 23: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley- 03:00 pm IST

Wednesday June 24: England v West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground- 07:00 pm IST

Thursday June 25: India v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground- 11:00 pm IST

Thursday June 25: South Africa v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground- 11:00 pm IST

Friday June 26: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground- 11:00 pm IST

Saturday June 27: Pakistan v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground- 03:00 pm IST

Saturday June 27: West Indies v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground- 07:00 pm IST

Saturday June 27: England v New Zealand, The Oval- 11:00 pm IST

Sunday June 28: South Africa v Qualifier, Lord’s Cricket Ground- 03:00 pm IST

Sunday June 28: Australia v India, Lord’s Cricket Ground- 07:00 pm IST

Tuesday June 30: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval- 07:00 pm IST

Thursday July 2: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval- 11:00 pm IST

Sunday July 5: TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground- 07:00 pm IST

All participating teams reveal complete squads for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Here are all the complete squads of the participating teams for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026- 

Group 1- 

Australia Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Bangladesh Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar

India Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Nandni Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav

Netherlands Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Netherlands: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis

Pakistan Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab.

South Africa Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Nierkerk.

See Also: India announces 15-member squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Group 2-

England Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean (vice-captain), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

New Zealand Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand: Melie Kerr (captain), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp (wk), Lea Tahuhu.

Sri Lanka Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya

Scotland Women Squad — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (captain), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul. 

West Indies Women Squad— ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector

Ireland Women Squad—ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — Key Players to Watch and big names to watch out for in the upcoming global showdown

All eyes will be on Shafali Varma from the Indian side, who was the second leading run-getter for the Indian side in the previous T20 World Cup, with the help of 97 runs in four innings. Harmanpreet Kaur was excellent to finish the event as the fourth leading run-getter with 150 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 134.

See Also: New Zealand announce 15-member squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Laura Wolvaardt from South Africa has been in fantastic form and will look to continue the same dominance in England. In the last season, she bagged 223 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 113.19. 

In the bowling department, the White Ferns’ captain, Amelia Kerr, who was the leading wicket-taker of the last event with 15 wickets in six innings at a strike rate of 9.06, will need to carry responsibility. For India, the focus will be on Deepti Sharma, especially in the middle overs, countering the opponent’s powerful batters.