Six-time champions Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in London. Batting first, West Indies posted 125/7, with Deandra Dottin scoring an unbeaten 26. Australia chased down the target in 13 overs, with Beth Mooney scoring 61* and Ashleigh Gardner 35*, securing their place in the final.
Ireland secured their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup win, defeating the West Indies by six wickets in Bristol, ending a 21-match losing streak. This historic victory impacts the semifinal race, affecting New Zealand and England's chances.
Pakistan secured a 37-run victory over the Netherlands in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with Captain Fatima Sana leading the team to a disciplined bowling performance, bowling out the Netherlands for 89 in 18 overs.
Shafali Verma's 53 off 34 balls guided India to a five-wicket win against Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. She also became the first batter with 500+ runs to achieve a strike rate over 133.
India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign faces a blow as spinner Shreyanka Patil is out with an ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as her replacement by the ICC.
Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten 54 guided Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Set 151, Sri Lanka chased the target with one ball remaining, boosting their campaign.
Bangladesh began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win against the Netherlands at Edgbaston. Opener Juairiya Ferdous scored 50, and an unbeaten partnership between Sharmin Akhter (37*) and Shorna Akter (18*) chased down the target of 140.
Scotland achieved their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup victory, defeating Ireland by 40 runs. Captain Kathryn Bryce led the team to 161/5, with a key 106-run partnership with her sister Sarah Bryce. Ireland was bowled out for 121, with Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Fraser taking three wickets each.
India begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan, aiming for a second global title. The team has a strong head-to-head record against Pakistan but has yet to win the T20 World Cup, with their best performance being runners-up in 2020.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 as England began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. England posted a record 219/1, the highest team total in the tournament's history, before their bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for 132.
The 10th ICC Women's T20 World Cup will feature a record 12 teams from June 12 to July 5, 2026, hosted across seven venues in England. Australia are favorites with six titles, while defending champions New Zealand aim to retain their crown. The tournament boasts a record prize pool and expanded format.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur promises a fearless approach as her team begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a mixed warm-up, the team is confident, with Richa Ghosh's batting a key positive.
India's women's cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, arrives in England for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, seeking their first title after previous runner-up and semifinal finishes.
South Africa women's national cricket team have announced their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail making a surprise return from retirement. Led by Laura Wolvaardt, the Proteas will aim for their first ICC title after back-to-back runner-up finishes. Experienced players like Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk also feature in the squad.
England have named Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which they will host from 12 June to 5 July. The squad includes uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, while Lauren Filer and Issy Wong will feature at their first T20 World Cup. England, who won the inaugural 2009 edition and have finished as runners-up three times, are considered strong contenders with their mix of experienced players and young talent.
England have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt named captain for the tournament hosted by England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July. The squad includes uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, while Lauren Filer and Issy Wong will feature at their first T20 World Cup. England, winners of the inaugural 2009 edition, will aim to reclaim global glory on home soil.
Presenters and personalities from the BBC and Sky reveal the 15 players included in England's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup this summer.
