India and Pakistan likely in one group for upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2026
England will host the biggest ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026 from June 12 to July 5 across seven cities. The tournament will start with England playing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and end with the final at Lord’s. India is in Group A with Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, and two more teams yet to qualify. The India vs Pakistan match is creating buzz, but not just because of cricket. Many feel it's unfair to play Pakistan when India strongly opposes terrorism linked to them.
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England is all set to host the biggest ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026, with 12 teams playing across seven cities from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will begin with England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and end with the final at Lord’s. A total of 33 matches will be played at famous grounds like The Oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol.
India has been placed in Group 1 along with Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, and two qualifying teams. Group 2 includes England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and two more qualifiers. The semi-finals will be played at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, and the final will take place at Lord’s on July 5.
"But India being in the same group as Pakistan has once again started debate. Before the groups were announced, there were reports that India didn’t want to be clubbed with Pakistan. The reason was clear India didn’t want to give any kind of benefit to a country linked to terrorism".
India has taken a strong stand by cutting off cricketing ties with Pakistan in recent years. So now, being placed in the same group raises questions. Many feel this move goes against India’s clear stand on not supporting Pakistan in any form on or off the field.
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2026 Women's T20 World Cup- Groups
Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, two teams from Global Qualifier
Group 2: England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, two teams from Global Qualifier
2026 Women’s T20 World Cup- Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston |
| 13 June | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl |
| 13 June | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Old Trafford |
| 13 June | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford |
| 14 June | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Edgbaston |
| 14 June | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston |
| 16 June | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl |
| 16 June | England vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 17 June | Australia vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 17 June | India vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 17 June | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston |
| 18 June | West Indies vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 19 June | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June | Australia vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June | England vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 21 June | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford |
| 21 June | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol |
| 23 June | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley |
| 23 June | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Bristol |
| 23 June | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Bristol |
| 24 June | England vs West Indies | Lord's |
| 25 June | India vs Qualifier | Old Trafford |
| 25 June | South Africa vs Qualifier | Bristol |
| 26 June | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Old Trafford |
| 27 June | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Bristol |
| 27 June | West Indies vs Qualifier | Bristol |
| 27 June | England vs New Zealand | The Oval |
| 28 June | South Africa vs Qualifier | Lord's |
| 28 June | Australia vs India | Lord's |
| 30 June | Semi-final 1 | The Oval |
| 2 July | Semi-final 2 | The Oval |
| 5 July | FINAL | Lord's |
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