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Hans India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sophia Gardens, Derby and Loughborough named as warm-up venues for ICC Women's T20 WC 2026
London: Three well-known cricket venues in England and Wales – Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – have been confirmed as warm-up match hosts for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. These grounds will stage key preparatory games ahead of the tournament's official start on June 12, 2026 when the first match will be played at Edgbaston. All three venues have a strong history of supporting women's cricket and will now play a key role in showcasing top-level talent before the tournament begins. Loughborough, which houses the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre, has long been at the heart of England's player development. Sophia Gardens and Derby have also hosted important women's international matches in recent years. Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild welcomed the addition of the three venues, saying, "We're thrilled to welcome Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground, and Loughborough University to the roster of incredible venues that will host the tournament next summer. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 provides an unparalleled opportunity to really shine a spotlight on the excellence in our sport and to launch women's cricket firmly into the mainstream.' The warm-up games will give local fans an early chance to see world-class players in action as the 12 participating nations gear up for the main event. The full schedule for these matches will be announced in the coming months. The 2026 edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will feature 33 matches across seven iconic venues over 24 days, concluding with the final at Lord's on July 5. Eight teams have already qualified, while the remaining four spots will be filled through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India To Open Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign Against Pakistan On...
India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14. The ICC and hosts England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced the full schedule of the tournament, featuring 12 teams. The 24-day long tournament will be held from June 12 to July 5 next year and will consist of a total of 33 matches to be played across seven venues in England. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will kickstart their campaigns at Edgbaston, whereas the opening match of the tournament will be between hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues of the competition. The two semifinals will be played at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, and the final will be at Lord's on July 5. The 12-team competition will have two groups of six teams each. The Group 1 consists of six-time winners Australia, last edition's runner-up South Africa, India, Pakistan and two qualifying teams. The Group 2 consists of defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, hosts England and two qualifying teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. After their opening clash against Pakistan, India will move to Headingley for their contest against a qualifying team on June 17, followed by contest against South Africa at the Old Trafford on June 21. While India will face the second qualifying team of Group 1 on June 25 at Old Trafford, their toughest game will be against Australia on June 28 at the 'Home of Cricket'. "At iconic venues across the country, we'll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change," said tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: IND vs PAK on June 14, final at Lord's
The full schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was unveiled on Wednesday, with the tournament set to begin on June 12. Matches will be played across six venues in England and opening clash will feature hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Ten teams will compete in the tournament, split into two groups of six. Four of these spots will be filled via the global qualifiers. Group 1 features India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, and two qualifying teams. Mark your calendars The fixtures for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 are out Full details ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2025advertisementDefending champions New Zealand headline Group 2, alongside last edition's runners-up South Africa, hosts England, the West Indies, and two qualifiers. India will begin their campaign with a marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14. It will be a challenging path for the Women in Blue, with powerhouses like Australia and South Africa also in their group. India hold a dominant head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20Is, winning 12 of their 15 encounters. Pakistan's last victory in this format came during the 2022 Women's T20 Asia 2 may not appear as formidable on paper, but it could still deliver tightly contested matches. New Zealand will be eyeing a smooth passage to the semi-finals, while England will hope to capitalise on home about the event, Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild said: "The ICC Women's T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement that will rewrite the narrative about women's cricket. At iconic venues across the country, we'll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who, with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change. It's our opportunity to give women's cricket, and women's sport, the stage it deserves."ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 GroupsadvertisementGroup 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Qualifier, QualifierGroup 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Qualifier, QualifierFull ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 ScheduleFriday June 12: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 18:30 BSTSaturday June 13: Qualifier v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 10:30 BSTSaturday June 13: Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BSTSaturday June 13: West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BSTSunday June 14: Qualifier v Qualifier, Edgbaston 10:30 BSTSunday June 14: India v Pakistan, Edgbaston 14:30 BSTTuesday June 16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BSTTuesday June 16: England v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BSTWednesday June 17: Australia v Qualifier, Headingley 10:30 BSTWednesday June 17: India v Qualifier, Headingley 14:30 BSTWednesday June 17: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston 18:30 BSTThursday June 18: West Indies v Qualifier, Headingley 18:30 BSTFriday June 19: New Zealand v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BSTSaturday June 20: Australia v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 10:30 BSTSaturday June 20: Pakistan v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BSTSaturday June 20: England v Qualifier, Headingley 18:30 BSTSunday June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTadvertisementSunday June 21: South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BSTTuesday June 23: New Zealand v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTTuesday June 23: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BSTTuesday June 23: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley 18:30 BSTWednesday June 24: England v West Indies, Lord's Cricket Ground 18:30 BSTThursday June 25: India v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BSTThursday June 25: South Africa v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 18:30 BSTFriday June 26: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 18:30 BSTSaturday June 27: Pakistan v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTSaturday June 27: West Indies v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BSTSaturday June 27: England v New Zealand, The Oval 18:30 BSTSunday June 28: South Africa v Qualifier, Lord's Cricket Ground 10:30 BSTSunday June 28: Australia v India, Lord's Cricket Ground 14:30 BSTTuesday June 30: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval 14:30 BSTThursday July 2: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval 18:30 BSTSunday July 5: TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord's Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
News18
18-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: India To Open Campaign Against Arch-Rivals Pakistan
Last Updated: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will start their T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on June 14, 2026, at Edgbaston. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will open their T20 World Cup campaign next year against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, June 14 at Edgbaston, with the tournament set to commence on June 12 at the same venue, with a clash between hosts England and Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council and hosts England Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the full schedule of the mega-event, featuring 12 sides. This edition marks the biggest Women's T20 World Cup yet, with the number of sides, more than ever before, vying for the coveted trophy. The 24-day-long tournament will go on till Sunday, July 5, with the final set to be played at the Home of Cricket and will consist of 33 games to be played across seven stadiums in England. Mark your calendars 🗓The fixtures for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 are out 😍 Full details ➡ — ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2025 Besides Edgbaston and the Lord's, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval and the Bristol County Ground are the other stadiums earmarked for the tournament. The two semifinals will be played at the Oval on June 30 and July 2. The 12-team tournament will have two groups of six teams each. ICC. The top two sides from each group will advance to the semifinals. After their opening game against Pakistan, India will move to Headingley for their match against a qualifying side on June 17, followed by contests against the Proteas at Old Trafford on Sunday, June 21. While India will face the second qualifying side of Group 1 on June 25 at Old Trafford again, their toughest match will be against the mighty Aussies on Sunday, June 28, at Lord's. 'At iconic venues across the country, we'll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change," tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild said. First Published: June 18, 2025, 15:43 IST
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Full list of matches, day and date, England and Wales venue, time
The full schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was officially released on Wednesday, with England and Wales set to host 24 days of thrilling international cricket. The 12-team tournament will open with England taking on Sri Lanka under lights at Edgbaston on June 12. Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through an ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. The prestigious trophy is currently held by New Zealand. Archrivals India and Pakistan clash on June 14. READ: ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches, venues, teams, timings in IST With the semifinals and final already confirmed to take place in London, at The Oval and Lord's, respectively, iconic venues such as Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Bristol County Ground, and Hampshire Bowl will also play their part in showcasing world-class cricket throughout the earlier stages of the landmark tournament. 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement that will rewrite the narrative about women's cricket. At iconic venues across the country, we'll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who, with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change. It's our opportunity to give women's cricket and women's sport the stage it deserves,' tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild said. How to buy tickets? Tickets for pre-registered fans across all matches are currently on sale on ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Groups Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Qualifier, Qualifier Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Qualifier, Qualifier Full ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Friday, June 12: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston, 18:30 BST Saturday, June 13: Qualifier v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 10:30 BST Saturday, June 13: Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 BST Saturday, June 13: West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 BST Sunday, June 14: Qualifier v Qualifier, Edgbaston, 10:30 BST Sunday, June 14: India v Pakistan, Edgbaston, 14:30 BST Tuesday, June 16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 BST Tuesday, June 16: England v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 BST Wednesday, June 17: Australia v Qualifier, Headingley, 10:30 BST Wednesday, June 17: India v Qualifier, Headingley, 14:30 BST Wednesday, June 17: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston, 18:30 BST Thursday, June 18: West Indies v Qualifier, Headingley, 18:30 BST Friday, June 19: New Zealand v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 BST Saturday, June 20: Australia v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 BST Saturday, June 20: Pakistan v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 BST Saturday, June 20: England v Qualifier, Headingley, 18:30 BST Sunday, June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 BST Sunday, June 21: South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 BST Tuesday, June 23: New Zealand v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 BST Tuesday, June 23: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground, 14:30 BST Tuesday, June 23: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley, 18:30 BST Wednesday, June 24: England v West Indies, Lord's Cricket Ground, 18:30 BST Thursday, June 25: India v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 14:30 BST Thursday, June 25: South Africa v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground, 18:30 BST Friday, June 26: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, 18:30 BST Saturday, June 27: Pakistan v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 BST Saturday, June 27: West Indies v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground, 14:30 BST Saturday, June 27: England v New Zealand, The Oval, 18:30 BST Sunday, June 28: South Africa v Qualifier, Lord's Cricket Ground, 10:30 BST Sunday, June 28: Australia v India, Lord's Cricket Ground, 14:30 BST Tuesday, June 30: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval, 14:30 BST Thursday, July 2: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval, 18:30 BST Sunday, July 5: TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord's Cricket Ground, 14:30 BST Related Topics Women's T20 World Cup
