The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin at Edgbaston.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 12 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The opening ceremony was a historic event, showcasing a performance by the full cast of the West End musical Wicked. Stars Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen took the stage as Elphaba and Glinda, captivating a global audience. This marked a groundbreaking collaboration between a major West End musical and international cricket, while also celebrating Wicked's 20th anniversary in London's West End.

The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will showcase a record 12 teams, competing in a total of 33 matches across 7 venues in England and Wales, including iconic locations like Lord's, The Oval, Old Trafford, and Headingley. Notably, there will be no Super 8 phase; instead, the top two teams from each group will move directly to the semi-finals.

Group A consists of Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands.

Group B features England, New Zealand, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.

Warm-Up Results

In the final warm-up matches on June 10, England edged out India by 5 runs, and Australia triumphed over West Indies by 6 wickets. These results set the stage for what looks to be an intensely competitive tournament ahead.

The Final is set for July 5, with defending champions New Zealand kicking off their title defense against the West Indies on June 13.

GROUP STAGE - All Matches IST

KNOCKOUT STAGE

Sources: ICC Official, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Sky Sports, Wikipedia - 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, Gulf News, Heavy.com