The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the warm-up schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. All twelve teams will play two matches each from June 6 to 10 across four venues as preparation for the tournament, which will commence on June 12 at Edgbaston.
The Netherlands, who are set to make their Women’s T20 World Cup debut, will kick off the warm-up competition in Derby against Scotland. Hosts England will face Australia and India in Cardiff. Reigning champions New Zealand will face Bangladesh and South Africa in Loughborough.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 June | Netherlands vs Scotland | Derby | 10 AM |
| 6 June | South Africa vs Ireland | Loughborough | 10 AM |
| 6 June | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Derby | 3 PM |
| 6 June | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Loughborough | 3 PM |
| 8 June | West Indies vs India | Cardiff | 10 AM |
| 8 June | England vs Australia | Cardiff | 3 PM |
| 9 June | Scotland vs Pakistan | Derby | 10 AM |
| 9 June | Ireland vs Bangladesh | Loughborough | 10 AM |
| 9 June | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Derby | 3 PM |
| 9 June | South Africa vs New Zealand | Loughborough | 3 PM |
| 10 June | India vs England | Cardiff | 10 AM |
| 10 June | West Indies vs Australia | Cardiff | 3 PM |
With a month left for the tournament to begin, four teams are yet to announce their squads: Pakistan, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. As per ICC rules, teams are to name squads one month before the tournament starts. Teams can still make tweaks to the team under certain circumstances.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Groups
- Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands
- Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Stage | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2026 | England | Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 13/06/2026 | Scotland | Ireland | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Group 2 | 15:00 IST |
| 13/06/2026 | Australia | South Africa | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 13/06/2026 | West Indies | New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 14/06/2026 | Bangladesh | Netherlands | Edgbaston | Group 1 | 15:00 IST |
| 14/06/2026 | India | Pakistan | Edgbaston | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 16/06/2026 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | Group 2 | 19:00 IST |
| 16/06/2026 | England | Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 17/06/2026 | Australia | Bangladesh | Headingley | Group 1 | 15:00 IST |
| 17/06/2026 | India | Netherlands | Headingley | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 17/06/2026 | South Africa | Pakistan | Edgbaston | Group 1 | 23:00 IST |
| 18/06/2026 | West Indies | Scotland | Headingley | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 19/06/2026 | New Zealand | Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 20/06/2026 | Australia | Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | Group 1 | 15:00 IST |
| 20/06/2026 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 20/06/2026 | England | Scotland | Headingley | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 21/06/2026 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | Group 2 | 15:00 IST |
| 21/06/2026 | South Africa | India | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 23/06/2026 | New Zealand | Scotland | Bristol County Ground | Group 2 | 15:00 IST |
| 23/06/2026 | Sri Lanka | Ireland | Bristol County Ground | Group 2 | 19:00 IST |
| 23/06/2026 | Australia | Pakistan | Headingley | Group 1 | 23:00 IST |
| 24/06/2026 | England | West Indies | Lord’s Cricket Ground | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 25/06/2026 | India | Bangladesh | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 25/06/2026 | South Africa | Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | Group 1 | 23:00 IST |
| 26/06/2026 | Sri Lanka | Scotland | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 27/06/2026 | Pakistan | Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | Group 1 | 15:00 IST |
| 27/06/2026 | West Indies | Ireland | Bristol County Ground | Group 2 | 19:00 IST |
| 27/06/2026 | England | New Zealand | The Oval | Group 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 28/06/2026 | South Africa | Bangladesh | Lord’s Cricket Ground | Group 1 | 15:00 IST |
| 28/06/2026 | Australia | India | Lord’s Cricket Ground | Group 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 30/06/2026 | TBC | TBC | The Oval | Semi Final 1 | 19:00 IST |
| 02/07/2026 | TBC | TBC | The Oval | Semi Final 2 | 23:00 IST |
| 05/07/2026 | TBC | TBC | Lord’s Cricket Ground | Final | 19:00 IST |
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