The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming a highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash that has drawn global attention. The 10th edition of the tournament will be held in England from June 12 to July 5, featuring 12 teams — the largest field in the event’s history.

Group A Fixtures: A Rivalry That Commands Attention

India and Pakistan have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. Their group stage match, scheduled for Sunday, June 14 at Edgbaston, is expected to draw massive viewership and media coverage. The rivalry between the two nations has consistently attracted record audiences in previous ICC events, highlighting the rising popularity of women’s cricket.

The match between India and Pakistan in the group stage has been a long-awaited moment for fans, given the intense history and global appeal of their encounters. In recent years, fixtures between the two teams have set new benchmarks for viewership and engagement, reinforcing the growing stature of women’s cricket on the world stage.

Group B and Key Matchups

Group B consists of England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland. Ireland and Scotland will kick off their campaigns with an all-European match at Old Trafford on June 13. A notable fixture is the encounter between England and Scotland on June 20 at Headingley, which will be the first time the two teams face each other at an ICC event on English soil.

Among the new qualifiers, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands secured their spots after the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal last month. They join the top teams in the tournament, including defending champions New Zealand, inaugural winners England, 2016 champions West Indies, six-time winners Australia, and current ODI world champions India.

ICC’s Vision and the Road Ahead

ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta emphasized the significance of the schedule release, calling it a key milestone in the build-up to the global event. ‘This event is in continuation of ICC’s sustained investment in women’s cricket across participation, performance pathways, and commercial partnerships,’ Gupta said.

Gupta highlighted the momentum generated by the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, which broke records and inspired communities. He expressed the ICC’s ambition to carry that momentum into the 2026 edition, aiming to elevate the sport’s global profile further.

The tournament will see several high-profile matches, including the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5. The semi-finals are scheduled for June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, with the winners advancing to the final.

The opening match of the tournament will be between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 at 11:00 p.m. IST, followed by an all-European clash between Scotland and Ireland at Old Trafford the next day.

With 12 teams competing, the tournament promises to be fiercely contested, with each match carrying significant weight in the race for the championship. The inclusion of teams like Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands adds to the diversity and competitiveness of the event.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to further solidify the status of women’s cricket as a premier global sport, with the India vs Pakistan clash serving as a highlight of the tournament. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the start of the event, which will be broadcasted across multiple platforms, enhancing accessibility and engagement.

As the countdown to the tournament begins, the cricketing world is looking forward to witnessing a new era of women’s cricket, with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup schedule setting the stage for historic moments and unforgettable matches.