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Int'l Cricket Council
4 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Dates, venues for key Women's T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures revealed
The first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be held at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 12 June with the hosts England kicking off the tournament. The Oval in London will play hosts for both the semi-finals on 30 June and 2 July respectively while the Final will be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July. The marquee tournament will take place across 24 days with 33 matches set to be played across seven different venues in England, including Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Bristol County Ground in Bristol and The Oval and Lord's in London. This is the biggest ever Women's T20 World Cup edition with 12 teams competing for the prestigious trophy. Eight teams including hosts England, Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka South Africa, West Indies and the defending champions New Zealand have already qualified for the tournament while four more will join them through the Qualifier next year. The dates and key fixtures for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India were also announced today with ICC Chair Jay Shah reiterating the governing body's commitment to the women's game. 'Fans have shown great support for the women's game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues," he said. 'Women's cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we've built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.' A tournament to savour | WT20WC 2024 A tournament to savour | WT20WC 2024 Exclusive presale tickets for the opening match, the semi-finals and the final will begin on 12 June, 2025 and fans can register the interest for the same here. Tickets for the opening game will start at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors and the semi-finals tickets will be available at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors. The final tickets will be sold at £30 for adults and £15 for juniors. ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2026NewsWomen's News
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
England to host Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Dates and venues confirmed
The countdown has officially begun for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirming that England will host tournament from June 12 to July 5, action will get underway in Birmingham, where Edgbaston is set to stage the opening match, featuring host nation England Women. Over the next 24 days, the cricketing spectacle will move across seven renowned venues in England and Wales, culminating in the grand finale at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on July both semi-finals set to be held at The Oval in London, scheduled for June 30 and July 2, the set up promises back-to-back thrillers before the final clash under the historic Lord's lights. A total of 33 matches will be contested across the tournament, with the spotlight shining on cricketing powerhouses like Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand, alongside hosts England and five other contenders. Four more teams will earn their spot through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in will unfold at some of the most storied venues in the sport — including Old Trafford (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), and Bristol County Ground, offering fans a nation-wide cricketing a move to build excitement, the ICC has also announced that tickets for the tournament opener will go on sale from June 12, 2025, exactly one year before the World Cup gets T20 World Cup: Dates and venuesJune 12, 2026 – Tournament opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham (England Women play)June 30, 2026 – First semi-final at The Oval, LondonJuly 2, 2026 – Second semi-final at The Oval, LondonJuly 5, 2026 – Final at Lord's, LondonAdding to the momentum, ICC also revealed the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup, which will run from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: dates, venues for key fixtures revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released the schedule for key fixtures of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. England will host the tournament from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will span 24 days, with 33 matches scheduled across seven iconic venues in England. The much-anticipated opening match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 12 June, featuring hosts England. Lord's to host Women's T20 World Cup final in 2026 Both semi-finals are set to be played at The Oval in London on 30 June and 2 July, while the grand final will be staged at Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July, a venue steeped in cricketing history. The venues selected for the event include: Edgbaston, Birmingham Old Trafford, Manchester Headingley, Leeds The Hampshire Bowl, Southampton Bristol County Ground, Bristol The Oval, London Lord's, London This will be the biggest-ever edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with 12 teams vying for the coveted title. Eight teams have already secured their spots: England (hosts), Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, and defending champions New Zealand. The remaining four teams will qualify through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier to be held in 2025. The announcement marks a major milestone for women's cricket, as the sport continues to grow in popularity and reach new audiences globally.
Int'l Cricket Council
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Four events spanning Men's, Women's and U19 cricket feature in bumper pathway event schedule in the region Italy, Netherland and Scotland will host events from May to August featuring 19 teams from 11 hopeful nations vying for qualification Infographics detailing the road to qualification for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup are available to download from the ICC's Online Media Zone Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men's, Women's and U19 pathway events from May to August. The action-packed schedule begins with the first step on the road to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The Europe Qualifier Division 2, staged in Rome, Italy, will see the hosts welcome Germany, Isle of Man, Jersey, Spain and Sweden for 15 round-robin matches across Simar and Roma Cricket Grounds in the Italian capital from 25-29 May where the top two teams will advance to the Europe Qualifier. Hosts Netherlands and Ireland lie in wait at the next stage from 20-27 August, and a double round-robin format will determine the two nations that will progress to the global qualifying event – the final hurdle on the road to England and Wales 2026. Sandwiched between those two events are key competitions in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 pathways. From 5 July, the Netherlands will stage the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier with the ultimate goal of a World Cup spot up for grabs. Sub-regional victors Italy, Guernsey and Jersey join Scotland, and the hosts, to do battle over the week-long event, and the top two teams in the table come the final fixtures at Voorburg CC on 11 July will earn their places alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket competing in India and Sri Lanka next year. The penultimate event on the calendar will be the hotly-contested ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier in Scotland. Six teams featuring the most exciting young players in the region will head to Scotland with just a solitary World Cup berth available to the table-topping side. Denmark, Guernsey, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland and Sweden will all be hoping to triumph across three venues in Forfarshire and earn their place at the celebrated World Cup event in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year. President of Cricket Italy, Lorena Haz Paz, said: "Italy is honoured to be hosting another ICC event after the success of last year's Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, and in particular a Women's event. I wish the six participating teams the best of luck as they start their journeys towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.' Chief Executive of (KNCB) Lucas Hendrikse, said: 'The KNCB is looking forward to hosting a busy summer of international tournament cricket in 2025. Alongside our CWC League 2 hosting commitments, we are proud to be hosting pinnacle European events for both the Men's and Women's T20 World Cup pathways. 'It is always a pleasure to welcome high-quality teams to the Netherlands, and this summer promises many opportunities to watch live cricket across our fantastic international venues." Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, Trudy Lindblade, added: 'Cricket Scotland is thrilled to be hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier this summer. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the best young players from across Europe, as they compete to play at next year's showpiece event in Zimbabwe and Namibia. 'Forfarshire, Arbroath, and Strathmore are three of our most historic and picturesque grounds, and we would encourage the Scottish cricketing public and local communities to come along and support the cricketing stars of the future. 'We are grateful to the International Cricket Council for the opportunity to host another major pathway event and we're looking forward to a sunny week of exciting high-quality cricket.'
Int'l Cricket Council
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Test: Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Four events spanning Men's, Women's and U19 cricket feature in bumper pathway event schedule in the region Italy, Netherland and Scotland will host events from May to August featuring 19 teams from 11 hopeful nations vying for qualification Infographics detailing the road to qualification for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup are available to download from the ICC's Online Media Zone Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men's, Women's and U19 pathway events from May to August. The action-packed schedule begins with the first step on the road to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The Europe Qualifier Division 2, staged in Rome, Italy, will see the hosts welcome Germany, Isle of Man, Jersey, Spain and Sweden for 15 round-robin matches across Simar and Roma Cricket Grounds in the Italian capital from 25-29 May where the top two teams will advance to the Europe Qualifier. Hosts Netherlands and Ireland lie in wait at the next stage from 20-27 August, and a double round-robin format will determine the two nations that will progress to the global qualifying event – the final hurdle on the road to England and Wales 2026. Sandwiched between those two events are key competitions in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 pathways. From 5 July, the Netherlands will stage the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier with the ultimate goal of a World Cup spot up for grabs. Sub-regional victors Italy, Guernsey and Jersey join Scotland, and the hosts, to do battle over the week-long event, and the top two teams in the table come the final fixtures at Voorburg CC on 11 July will earn their places alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket competing in India and Sri Lanka next year. The penultimate event on the calendar will be the hotly-contested ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier in Scotland. Six teams featuring the most exciting young players in the region will head to Scotland with just a solitary World Cup berth available to the table-topping side. Denmark, Guernsey, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland and Sweden will all be hoping to triumph across three venues in Forfarshire and earn their place at the celebrated World Cup event in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year. President of Cricket Italy, Lorena Haz Paz, said: "Italy is honoured to be hosting another ICC event after the success of last year's Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, and in particular a Women's event. I wish the six participating teams the best of luck as they start their journeys towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.' Chief Executive of (KNCB) Lucas Hendrikse, said: 'The KNCB is looking forward to hosting a busy summer of international tournament cricket in 2025. Alongside our CWC League 2 hosting commitments, we are proud to be hosting pinnacle European events for both the Men's and Women's T20 World Cup pathways. 'It is always a pleasure to welcome high-quality teams to the Netherlands, and this summer promises many opportunities to watch live cricket across our fantastic international venues." Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, Trudy Lindblade, added: 'Cricket Scotland is thrilled to be hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier this summer. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the best young players from across Europe, as they compete to play at next year's showpiece event in Zimbabwe and Namibia. 'Forfarshire, Arbroath, and Strathmore are three of our most historic and picturesque grounds, and we would encourage the Scottish cricketing public and local communities to come along and support the cricketing stars of the future. 'We are grateful to the International Cricket Council for the opportunity to host another major pathway event and we're looking forward to a sunny week of exciting high-quality cricket.'
